The interesting exhibit will include exclusive maps of India and its exotic environs from 18th and 19th century. They are on loan from Art Source Int. in Boulder. In keeping with the socio-political changes in the country that are take placing at a rapid pace, it looks at the evolution of contemporary Indian art. The museum curator of the show, Tom Katsimpalis, mentioned in an interview:
"I wasn't really aware how vibrant the art scene there is. Some of them are well established and some are younger artists who are doing some very exciting work that people might be surprised to see coming from India.”Combining pointed social commentary and an examination of India's evolved role in the world apart from immense artistic potential, the participating artists look to explore a ‘triad of creativity’ in terms of ‘introspection, observation and tradition’. For instance, video artist Surekha focuses on the different lenses people use to view garden city Bangalore along with their sense of belongingness to it. On the other hand, sculptor Ghanshyam Gupta's work juxtaposes religious imagery with a contrasting contemporary feel. He mentions in an interview:
"The subject matter of my work is based on past experiences; I subconsciously filter these experiences so as to explore them visually."The show features such exciting works by 30 artists that explore artistic innovation happening in modern India, inextricably linked to its culture and tradition. With it, the museum/gallery opens up a new passage to the world’s emerging social and economic powerhouse.
Along with paintings and other art forms, there will be a series of photographic works by Aakash Mittal from metros like Kolkata, Delhi and Agra. In concurrence with the main event, 'Mapping India' show will also be on display in the Foote Gallery/Auditorium of the museum.
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