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The Hindu
08-05-2025
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- The Hindu
How Bengaluru houses beauty
April 15, the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci was chosen as World Art Day in 2012, by the International Association of Art to honour creativity. Perhaps best known for his paintings, Da Vinci was a polymath — prolific as an architect, engineer, theorist and scientist. A look at art galleries in Bengaluru that house permanent collections: National Gallery of Modern Art A beautiful, 100-year old mansion houses the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Bengaluru. Established in 2009, under the leadership of Priyanka Mary Francis who took over as director last year, there has been a marked change in NGMA's social media presence. Apart from their recently renovatedauditorium, NGMA boasts a public art reference library and a museum shop. Workshops, seminars, film screenings and guided walks are some of the activities NGMA holds throughout the year. While their permanent collection covers various periods, from Indian miniatures and colonial artists to the Bengal School and post-independence artists, the gallery is currently hosting Sanhita, showcasing the Air India Collection — a treasure trove of works celebrating the airline's cultural history, as well as a retrospective of Kolkata-based artist Amitabh Sengupta. NGMA is at Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road, Vasanth Nagar Gallery G Founded in 2003, under the leadership of Gitanjali Maini, Gallery G partners with the Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation and Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation. They have made a name for themselves with their collection of art works and antiquities. The gallery is currently hosting The Masters and The Modern 2025 - South Edition, an exhibition that shines a spotlight on the works of over 40 South Indian masters. An immersive multisensory experience inspired by the diary of C Raja Raja Varma, younger brother, co-artist, and assistant to Raja Ravi Varma, is also on display at the gallery. Call 70224-43338 to book a slot. Gallery G is at Maini Sadan, 38, Lavelle Road, 7th Cross. Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath was established in 1960 and houses 18 galleries. While five of these spaces are open for artists to exhibit their work, the remaining galleries showcase permanent collections of paintings, sculptures and folk art. Of these, the most notable are the works of Nicholas Roerich and his son Svetoslav Roerich. The College of Fine Arts, a visual arts college, is also on the premises of the Parishath. The gallery is currently holding a retrospective on KG Subramanyan, one of the country's leading modernists. Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath is on Kumarakrupa Road, Kumara Park East, Seshadripuram MKF Museum of Art On a quiet blink-and-miss lane, under a leafy overhang is the MKF Museum of Art. It was established in 2018, by the Manjushree Foundation, 'to promote, protect, conserve and preserve any form of art'. The foundation started the MKF Museum of Art to showcase and exhibit different nuances of art for the public MKF's private collection comprises renowned names from the Indian art world such a Arup Das, Manu Parekh, Ram Kumar, Jamini Roy, Sakti Burman and JMS Mani, to name a few. Also, on display are a collection of limited edition pens from all over the world such as Marlen, Montegrappa, Cartier, Montblanc, and Caran D'Ache. MKF recently concluded a show by artist Satish Multhalli, and will be exhibiting the works of artist Priya Elayaraja from May 17. MKF Museum of Art is on Lavelle Road, opposite SodaBottleOpenerWala. Museum of Art & Photography The Museum of Art & Photography or MAP as it is fondly called by patrons was founded by Abhishek Poddar who wanted 'to revive the cultural landscape of the city of Bengaluru, and pioneer a museum-going culture for children and adults'. With a growing collection of over 60,000 artworks that include paintings, sculptures, textiles, photographs, popular culture and more, the museum has art galleries and digital experience centres, spread over six storeys. What sets MAP apart from other art galleries in the city are its long-running exhibitions that usually have a minimum duration of three months. Museum of Art & Photography is at 22, Kasturba Rd, Shanthala Nagar Dwija Art Gallery Dwija Art Gallery is housed in a beautiful, 129-year-old bungalow that retains its old world charm. Apart from regular exhibitions, Dwija Art Gallery is celebrating their first anniversary by displaying works of artists who are part of their permanent collection, which includes names such as FN Souza, KK Hebbar, Jyoti Bhatt, Achutan Kudallur, MS Murthy among others. Dwija Art Gallery is on 4, Field Marshal Cariappa Rd, Shanthala Nagar Tune In The following art galleries in the city have regular shows: - Gallery Sumukha at BTS Depot Road, NGO Colony, Wilson Garden is hosting 'Bring me Flowers' by Mohit Mahato till May 17 - Gallery Time and Space on the 2nd Floor of The Guild, 55, Lavelle Road, is hosting a solo show of artist Amitabh Sengupta till May 18, with a retrospective of the artist concurrently running at NGMA - KYNKYNY Art Gallery is at 104 Embassy Square, Infantry Road, and will be showcasing sculptures crafted by artist Janarthanan Rudramoorthy from May 30 - Gallery DTALE Archist on the 1st Floor, 693/1 ITPL main road, Whitefield, is currently hosting a group show of artists, architects and designers, that will be on till June 6, 2025 - Artisera on the 3rd floor of Ambaram Estates, Stage 1, Indiranagar, will be hosting a group show by artists Ashu Gupta, Rakhee Shenoy and Ashu Gupta in July
Deccan Herald
26-04-2025
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- Deccan Herald
Do you see us?
On the heels of World Art Day, we highlight the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C., the first museum dedicated to championing women in art. It addresses gender imbalance by spotlighting both historical and contemporary women artists, writes Kiran Mehta
Daily Tribune
17-04-2025
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- Daily Tribune
‘Concordia' Art Photography Competition launched
Marking World Art Day, the Bahrain Arts Society has announced the launch of its 'Concordia' Art Photography Competition. This initiative seeks to document and highlight the artistic beauty of the monumental artwork 'Concordia' by world-renowned artist Sir Brian Clark, which graces the façade of Bahrain International Airport. The Society invites professional and amateur photographers alike to participate by submitting their creative photographic works. The competition is divided into two main categories: professional camera photography and mobile phone photography. One winning photograph will be selected from each category. Winning entries The winning entries will receive a cash prize and will be showcased on display screens at Bahrain International Airport's terminals, in addition to being featured on the digital platforms of both the Airport and the Society. Interested participants should note that the deadline for submissions is Wednesday, April 30, 2025. For further details on competition terms and conditions or to complete registration, please visit the Bahrain Arts Society's official social media accounts.
Daily Tribune
16-04-2025
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- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Arts Society Announces 'Concordia' Art Photography Competition in Celebration of World Art Day
Marking World Art Day, the Bahrain Arts Society has announced the launch of its 'Concordia' Art Photography Competition. This initiative seeks to document and highlight the artistic beauty of the monumental artwork 'Concordia' by world-renowned artist Sir Brian Clark, which graces the façade of Bahrain International Airport. The Society invites professional and amateur photographers alike to participate by submitting their creative photographic works. The competition is divided into two main categories: professional camera photography and mobile phone photography. One winning photograph will be selected from each category. The winning entries will receive a cash prize and will be showcased on display screens at Bahrain International Airport's terminals, in addition to being featured on the digital platforms of both the Airport and the Society. Interested participants should note that the deadline for submissions is Wednesday, April 30, 2025. For further details on competition terms and conditions or to complete registration, please visit the Bahrain Arts Society's official social media accounts.
What's On
15-04-2025
- What's On
World Art Day: 10 facts about the stunning Louvre Abu Dhabi
A 'museum city' in the sea… If there's one structure in the UAE capital that will catch your eye when you're driving along Saadiyat, it has to be Louvre Abu Dhabi. Home to a series of stunning year-round and limited-time exhibitions, the trailblazing structure, inaugurated in November 2017, has become an architectural jewel in Abu Dhabi. And since it's World Art Day, when better to discover more? Here are 10 facts you must know about Louvre Abu Dhabi's stunning design. 1. The vision In the words of Jean Nouvel, the mind behind Louvre Abu Dhabi's architecture: 'All climates like exceptions. People do not resist thermal shock well, nor do works of art. Such observations have influenced the design of Louvre Abu Dhabi, which is both calming and complex. It wishes to create a welcoming world, serenely combining light and shadow, reflection and calm.' Intrigued? We sure are. 2. In numbers 55 individual buildings, including 23 galleries, make up Louvre Abu Dhabi. Its iconic dome is 180 metres in diameter, and consists of 8 different layers – 4 outer ones clad in stainless steel, and 4 inner ones clad in aluminium. 3. What gives Louvre Abu Dhabi's dome its distinct design? The museum's award-winning shape is a combination of traditional design and modern construction techniques. The dome's pattern is repeated at various sizes and angles, with each ray of light penetrating its 8 layers before appearing, then disappearing. The result? A cinematic effect, due to the sun's gradual movement, as the day progresses. At night, it forms as many as 7,850 'stars', visible from both inside and out. If you're wondering how the dome seems to float, it's because it's supported only by 4 permanent piers, each 110 metres apart – and they're hidden within the museum buildings. 4. Why do you feel cooler under the iconic dome? Well for one, because it acts as a canopy. The dome protects the buildings and outdoor plaza from the sun, improving comfort for visitors and reducing the building's energy consumption. This allows you to wander around in the outdoor spaces, in a self-regulated 'micro-climate' that can be experienced between the various galleries, exhibitions, Children's Museum, auditorium, plaza, café and restaurant. But there's more. Passive energy systems naturally enhance the cooling of the buildings, so visitors arriving at the museum and spending time under the dome can experience a gradual transition from the soaring outdoor temperatures to the structure's controlled 'micro-climate'. 5. Floor-to-ceiling The museum galleries' floor paving is made of stone modules framed in bronze. So throughout the galleries, the choice of stone relates to the period of the art pieces on display. And up above it all, there are 17 glass ceilings within the museum galleries, with each made up of 18 different types of glass panels. In total, there are over 25,000 individual pieces of glass. 6. Lighting The galleries' glass ceilings incorporate both natural and artificial lighting, to provide an optimal lighting system for the art showcased. Filtered natural light is present in all of the museum's galleries, and this results from the use of glass to capture sunlight and direct it into the gallery spaces, while also scattering rays to avoid glare. 7. Exterior Internationally-acclaimed sculptor Giuseppe Penone of Italy, and artist Jenny Holzer of the US worked closely with Louvre Abu Dhabi's team and Jean Nouvel, to develop sculptures and installations that reflect the stories of the museum. You'll be able to appreciate these when you're at the exterior of the space. 8. Dining spaces Louvre Abu Dhabi's restaurant is designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel, and is made up of modular compartments. While the interior design takes inspiration from Arabic patterns, the furniture complements the light-filled interiors and panoramic views of the sea. As many as seven bespoke chandeliers hang over the seven VIP tables. Nouvel's design for the Museum Café is inspired by the Op art (optical art) movement of the 60s. From some spots, the café seems entirely white while from others, its interiors are almost a colour-splashed reflection of the local marine environment. 9. One with the elements You'll agree water is a huge part of Louvre Abu Dhabi's design and location. But did you know waterproofing and protection against corrosion was also a major consideration, particularly on the underside of the basement structure, which extends up to 10 metres below sea level? Additionally, the latter stage of the development involved pumping of sea water within the temporary walls and around the structure, raising its water level to match the sea level, before Louvre Abu Dhabi was fully integrated with the surrounding waters. It's also protected from the open sea by a number of breakwaters. 10. Sustainability Several techniques have been incorporated at Louvre Abu Dhabi with sustainability in mind, include solar shading of the dome and self-shading of the various buildings on site. While its roof perforations allow in sunlight minus the excess heat, the museum's stone floor benefits from night-time cooling. Light-coloured materials and efficient HVAC systems also contribute to creating a comfortable environment for visitors. With all of the above, Louvre Abu Dhabi achieves a noteworthy 42 per cent reduction in solar gain, 27.2 per cent reduction in energy use and 27 per cent reduction in water use, well and truly setting the standard for sustainable architecture regionally and globally. So there you have it, 10 amazing facts about Louvre Abu Dhabi that you may, or may not have already known. For more updates on Louvre Abu Dhabi and its exhibitions, stay tuned to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Mon to Thurs 10am to 6.30pm, Fri to Sat 10am to 8.30pm, @louvreabudhabi
