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Art in the times of COVID-19

2020 was supposed to be a fruitful year for the art industry. Commencing with the India Art Fair in late January and early February, several artists were able to show their talent to the general masses, and many art deals were promised. However, the gradual yet continuous spread of the coronavirus in India resulted in […]

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Serendipity Arts Foundation announces curators for Serendipity Arts Festival 2018

Serendipity Arts Foundation reveals the names of curators for the third edition of Serendipity Arts Festival 2018. The new panel of curators will showcase their unique efforts on December 15-22, 2018 at the multi-disciplinary event in Goa. Leading curators and practitioners in their respective fields, this year’s list of curators span generations and bring a […]

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‘project AMSOE – where Art Meets Science Of Everything’ from 1st to 23rd December 2017 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Project AMSOE is an inter-disciplinary arts festival conceptualized by young enthusiast Pratiksha Jain. It will be a melting pot of emerging and established artist, innovators, entrepreneurs, experienced activists, thinkers and do-ers. The festival will include works ranging from performance art, sonic art, public-interventions, social and ecological justice projects, installations, film, interactive work, poetry and more. […]

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Saffronart’s Fundraiser Auction raised INR 2.75 Crores for Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018 and saw 98% of artworks sell

Last night, collectors, artists and gallerists came together in a display of solidarity in support of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) Fundraiser Auction held by Saffronart. The art, generously donated by leading Modern and Contemporary artists, raised a total value of INR 2.75 crores with 98% of works being sold. The total proceeds will go towards […]

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gallery g in association with The Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation proudly announces the 169th birthday celebrations of Raja Ravi Varma

Beyond The Arch Raja Ravi Varma was one of India’s greatest artists, whose vision helped forge a new global identity and stature for Indian art by fusing Indian tradition and classical European technique. He made art more accessible by printing his paintings in serial lithographs and his techniques and approaches built a bridge of mutual […]

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Saffronart announces two upcoming online auctions, The Design Sale, 18—19, April and Living Traditions, Folk and Tribal Art, 19 – 20 April

Saffronart announces two upcoming online auctions, The Design Sale, 18—19, April and Living Traditions, Folk and Tribal Art, 19 – 20 April. Following successful combinations of the two sales in the past Saffronart is previewing the sales together in their Mumbai sale room, opening the work to new audiences by marrying these old and new […]

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22 Collateral Events are scheduled for the 57th International Art Exhibition entitled VIVA ARTE VIVA

22 Collateral Events are scheduled for the 57th International Art Exhibition entitled VIVA ARTE VIVA, curated by Christine Macel and organized by La Biennale di Venezia chaired by Paolo Baratta (preview on May 10th, 11th and 12th 2017), open to the public from May 13th to November 26th 2017. The Collateral Events, which are admitted […]

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Cities, Grow in Difference – the Seventh UABB will be jointly curated by Hou Hanrou, the curator and critic, Liu Xiaodu and Meng Yan

In the afternoon of Mar 20, 2017, the first press conference of Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture (Shenzhen) (short as “UABB“) held in the press hall of Shenzhen Municipal Government, China. Themed on “Cities, Grow in Difference”, the Seventh UABB will be jointly curated by Hou Hanrou, the curator and critic, Liu Xiaodu and Meng Yan, […]

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A Tale of Two Cities: Crossing Borders, Boundaries and Temporalities

Gallery Espace, in collaboration with Serendipity Arts Trust and Theertha Artists Collective brings to IGNCA, New Delhi, A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition which showcased at Serendipity Arts Festival, Goa, 2016. As part of the closing week of the exhibition, Dept. of Sociology, South Asian University (SAU), has collaborated with the project to present […]

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Kathmandu Triennale 2017 opened yesterday, 24 March at the Hyatt Regency’s Ballroom, Kathmandu

Kathmandu Triennale 2017 opened yesterday, 24 March at the Hyatt Regency’s Ballroom, Kathmandu. The ceremony began with a short film by Kishror Kayastha called Shifting Valley which brought home the horrors of the earthquake, that turned the once the once bustling and energetic Kathmandu to a ghost of a city replete with destruction. The opening […]

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The 7th edition ICAC Artist-in-Residence Program from 3rd to 12th March 2017 at Dehgam, Gandhinagar

ICAC to foster cross-cultural dialogue, artistic exchange and create an environment for research and creativity with 18 talented artists Here’s a great opportunity for 10 days of free art residency, for serious artists to work together and interact with each other. There is a great value in working together and to appreciate, learn and understand […]

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Saatchi Gallery and Huawei present From Selfie to Self-Expression from 31st March – 30th May 2017

The Saatchi Gallery and Huawei are pleased to announce that, as a result of its popularity with visitors, the run of From Selfie to Self-Expression has now been extended to 6 September 2017. Saatchi Gallery and Huawei, the world’s number three smartphone brand, announce they have teamed up to present From Selfie to Self-Expression. Opening […]

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Two days of literary extravaganza at Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Literary Meet 2017

The second edition of the Tata Steel Bhubaneswar literary meet (TBLM) concluded on a high note with diverse, engaging and enriching sessions by writers and intellectuals for literary enthusiasts, avid readers and young minds. The two day meet witnessed participation from over 40 renowned writers and novelists. The Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Literary Meet is in […]

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Houzz Launches in India’ – The world’s largest home design and renovation platform launches dedicated Indian service

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, launched a dedicated Indian site, houzz.in, and apps for Indian users – specifically tailored for the Indian market. Strong local demand for Houzz, coupled with India’s growing influence in the global design community, prompted the company’s expansion into the country. Over one million Indians are […]

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CIMA Awards – Kolkata Art Festival 2017 on 4th February to 4th March 2017

Ms. Rakhi Sarkar and Dr Alka Pande announced the highlights of CIMA Awards – Kolkata Art Festival 2017, in New Delhi. The second edition of CIMA AWARDS-the Kolkata Art Festival 2017 has been designed as a biennial event in search of country wide talent in visual arts. Initiated and supported by Art & Heritage Foundation […]

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A tribute to Dr. M Balamuralikrishna – The legendary musician

Legendary Carnatic singer Dr. M Balamuralikrishna passed away in Chennai on Tuesday. He was 86. Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna (6 July 1930 – 22 November 2016) was an Indian Carnatic vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, playback singer, composer and actor. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, for his contribution towards Indian Art. He was made […]

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3rd edition of Pune Biennale to commence in January 2017

Key Highlights Dates: 5th to 29th January 2017; 75 days to go Several international and Indian artists confirmed More than 10 venues identified & revealed The countdown to India’s uniquely community driven biennale begins as Pune Biennale Foundation officials flagged off the Pune Biennale 2017 at National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai, recently. Dates, […]

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Yusuf Arakkal- the noted painter from Kerala

Yusuf Arakkal was a Malayali painter based in Bangalore, India. He was born in 1945 at Chavakkad, Kerala. He passed away on October 4th, 2016 at Bangalore. His mother belonged to the royal family of Arakkal, the only Muslim royal family to have ruled Kerala and his father to Keyees, the well known business family […]

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Indian Photography Festival – Hyderabad ’16 : A coverage

The Indian Photography Festival (IPF) – Hyderabad, a Not-For-Profit initiative of Light Craft Foundation is an international photography festival, showcasing a wide range of photography across all genres from portraits and landscape through photojournalism to fine-art by emerging and legendary photographers from India and around the globe. The IPF creates a platform for the professional […]

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We are India’s first exclusive tech-media platform, dedicated to artists.

We help communities, although we have many different kinds clients they all have one thing in common: they want to build better communities through the arts. Perhaps it’s a City looking to revitalize its downtown. Or an arts organization that has outgrown its home. Or a building owner looking for ways to support the arts […]

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Welcome to OpenArt!

We are passionate about and focused on the cultural arts. In an overall perspec­tive, art has an impor­tant role in social development. Art gives thoughts, stimulates the entrepreneurial spirit, builds sustainability and encourages consideration. At OpenArt, we create a platform outside the traditional norms, here, the ambition is high and ideas are bold!