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Time of India
21-05-2025
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- Time of India
‘Modepu'selected for Lalithakala Akademi book award
Mangaluru: 'Modepu: Contributions of Late Artists to Modern Art – An Introduction,' a publication by Art Kanara Trust , was selected for the Karnataka Lalithakala Academy Book Award for the year 2022–2023. The book captures the rich and nuanced history of coastal Karnataka's visual art movement, with a special focus on the contributions of artists and pioneers of the past, whose legacies often remained overlooked. It meticulously documents the lives and works of 34 artists, including Pavanje Gopalakrishnaiah, NG Pavanje, Shivarama Karanth, KK Hebbar, LK Shevgoor, BG Mohammad, LP Anchan, PP Karanth, GS Shenoy, Ramadas Adyanthaya and Mohan Sona. The book was the culmination of a major curatorial initiative jointly organised in Nov 2022 by Art Kanara Trust and the INTACH, Mangaluru chapter, in collaboration with the NG Pavanje Chair for Visual Arts of Mangalore University. The initiative featured exhibitions of artworks and archival material of all 34 artistes, held at the Kodialguthu Center for Art & Culture in Mangaluru and Drishti Art Gallery in Udupi, with the support of Artists' Forum. A 243-page volume was subsequently published in Feb 2023. The book's text was authored by artist Janardhan Havanje , with an insightful foreword by acclaimed art critic HA Anil Kumar, who emphasised the significance of documenting regional art histories as meaningful alternatives to dominant mainstream narratives. The research, structure, design, and editing for Modepu were led by noted art historian Nemiraj Shetty and artist Rajendra Kedige, both trustees of Art Kanara Trust, who served as co-editors. Harish Kodialbail and Reshma S Shetty played a key role in organising the exhibitions and coordinating the publication. Subhash Chandra Basu, INTACH convener and president of Art Kanara Trust, provided guidance and valuable feedback throughout the publication process. The publication was supported by Shenoy Art Foundation, Bengaluru. The Karnataka Lalithakala Akademi Award will be officially conferred during a felicitation ceremony scheduled to be held on Friday at Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bengaluru.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Modepu, a chronicle of State's visual art movement, bags Karnataka Lalithakala Academy award
Modepu: Contributions of Late Artists to Modern Art—An Introduction, a publication by Art Kanara Trust, has been selected for the Karnataka Lalithakala Academy Book Award for the year 2022–2023. A release here said the book captures the rich and nuanced history of coastal Karnataka's visual art movement with a special focus on the contributions of artists and pioneers of the past, whose legacies have often remained overlooked. The book documents the lives and works of 34 artists, including Pavanje Gopalakrishnaiah, N.G. Pavanje, Shivarama Karanth, K.K. Hebbar, L.K. Shevgoor, B.G. Mohammad, L.P. Anchan, P.P. Karanth, G.S. Shenoy, Ramadas Adyanthaya, Mohan Sona, among others. Curatorial initiative The book is the culmination of a major curatorial initiative launched in November 2022 by Art Kanara Trust and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) Mangaluru Chapter, in collaboration with the N.G. Pavanje Chair for Visual Arts of Mangalore University. The initiative featured exhibitions of artworks and archival material by 34 artists, held at the Kodialguthu Center for Art and Culture in Mangaluru and Drishti Art Gallery in Udupi with the support of the Artists' Forum. A 243-page volume, researched and authored by artist Janardhan Havanje, was published in February 2023 with foreword by art critic H.A. Anil Kumar. Mr. Kumar emphasised the significance of documenting regional art histories as meaningful alternatives to dominant mainstream narratives. The research, structure, design and editing for Modepu were led by art historian Nemiraj Shetty and artist Rajendra Kedige, trustees of Art Kanara Trust, who served as co-editors. Harish Kodialbail and Reshma S. Shetty organised the exhibitions and coordinated the publication. Intach convener and Trust president Subhash Chandra Basu provided guidance and valuable feedback throughout the publication process. Shenoy Art Foundation, Bengaluru, supported the publication. The award would officially be presented during a felicitation programme on Friday at Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bengaluru.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Exhibition of works by academy award winning artists inaugurated
Mangaluru Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and Art Kanara Trust inaugurated a group exhibition titled 'Contemplations and Dialogue' at Kodialguthu Centre for Art and Culture on Sunday, bringing artistic brilliance into focus. The exhibition showcases works by three acclaimed Mangaluru-based artists—Veena Srinivas, Syed Asif Ali, and Rajendra Kedige—who were recently honoured by the Karnataka Lalithakala Academy. The show is open to the public daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. till May 14. Veteran artist and film-maker Madhusudhan Kumar, who presided the preview, praised the artists for channelling deep personal and social insights through their art. 'Artists' works speaks powerfully. It's inspiring to see Mangalorean artists being recognised for such meaningful expression,' he noted. INTACH convener and president of Art Kanara Trust Subhas Chandra Basu expressed pride in the achievements of the featured artists. 'This is a proud moment for Mangaluru's art scene. Having three State-recognised artists from our city is a significant milestone. We at INTACH and Art Kanara Trust are privileged to collaborate with these talented individuals,' he said. The three artists were felicitated at the event. Ms. Srinivas displayed contemporary interpretations of Kaavi Kale, a traditional coastal art form. She said, 'From an early age, I felt a strong calling to preserve this ancient art form. It holds deep meaning for our community.' Mr. Ali exhibited a series of watercolour landscapes rich in mood and detail, reflecting his refined technique. A mentor to many emerging artists, his works stand out for their depth and sensitivity. Mr. Kedige presented abstract works rooted in geometry, offering a poetic interplay of form and feeling, which are hallmarks of his distinctive style.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Hear O, Mahatma, an experimental film by P.N. Ramachandra screened
Art Kanara Trust, Mangaluru arranged a special screening of Hear O, Mahatma, an experimental film directed by P.N. Ramachandra at the Kodialguthu Centre for Art and Culture on Saturday (May 3, 2025) here. The event drew a select gathering of artists, thinkers and film enthusiasts and was introduced by Subhas Chandra Basu, President of Art Kanara Trust. Mr. Ramachandra, a Mumbai-based filmmaker and a 1990 graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, presented his 100-minute film, which was released in 2024. The film delves into the contradictions of contemporary society through the prism of Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, employing a hybrid narrative that blends documentary and fiction. It follows the intertwined stories of a conflicted filmmaker, a committed social reformer and a regressive politician—each portrayed as doppelgangers—to reflect the fractured spirit of the times. The work seeks to critique modern society's strained relationship with Gandhian ideals. Introducing the screening, Mr. Ramachandra remarked, 'The format includes a significant amount of personal footage, which has been experimented with using Artificial Intelligence. This is not the conventional documentary format that viewers may be familiar with.' A discussion followed the screening, during which the director engaged with the audience on various aspects of the film, including its experimental structure, socio-political undertones, the integration of AI and its accessibility to a wider audience.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Award-winning artists to exhibit their work in Mangaluru from May 5 to 14
The Mangaluru chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), in association with Art Kanara Trust, will organise an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Karnataka Lalithakala Academy award-winning artists. Titled 'Contemplations and Dialogue', the exhibition will be held from May 5 to 14 at the Kodialguthu Centre for Art and Culture, G. G. Road, Ballalbagh. The exhibition features works by three Mangaluru-based artists – Veena Srinivas, Syed Asif Ali and Rajendra Kedige – who were recently honoured by the academy for their significant contributions to the field of visual art. Ms. Srinivas presents her contemporary interpretation of the traditional art form Kavi Kale. Mr. Ali showcases a series of water colour landscapes while Mr. Kedige exhibits abstract compositions rooted in geometric forms. An exclusive preview of the exhibition will take place on May 4 at 5.30 p.m. in the presence of artist and film-maker Madhusudan Kumar. The exhibition will be open to the public daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., till May 14.
