World-renowned institutions show interest in Indian art

The Louvre Paris is one of the most renowned museums in the world. Its president Henri Loyrette is looking forward to engage with talented contemporary Indian artists.

The art aficionado visited the country last month, to take stock of its thriving art scene. Keeping in mind the vitality and dynamism of their work, the institution is eager to associate with top names like Subodh Gupta.

Louvre currently possesses only Mughal miniatures that form part of its Islamic arts department. They constitute just a drop in the vast ocean of the thriving Indian art scene. This is exactly why he wants to know more about its dynamic art scenario.

Loyrette has emphasized in a media interaction that India, just like China, cannot be ignored, adding:“We've been inspired by the exhibits of Indian art in Paris and a growing number of Indians are now visiting the Louvre. I don't know much about artists from India. I'm hoping to do so in near future. This visit should help me in that regard.”

In fact, he reportedly explored the different possibilities of collaboration with established gallerists, leading museums such as the NGMA, the government officials, intellectuals, top collectors including Kiran Nadar, the Ambanis, the Poddars etc, and of course, the artists themselves.

Meanwhile, according to media reports, London’s Tate Modern is establishing new acquisition committees, specializing in African and Indian contemporary art - a sign that the institution is expanding curatorially as well as physically.