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24
Jan

Top 10 artists for the next decade

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Top 10 artists for the next decade

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MF Husain

The Indian master is unparalleled in his artistic depth, breadth and output. Husain is where most collections begin and end. The decade ahead will only further cement his status as an artistic leader in India and an ambassador for Indian art throughout the world.

FN Souza (1924-2002)

As the founder of the Progressive Artist Group, Souza was the intellectual fount that brought diverse artists ranging from Husain to Raza together to create a new vanguard for Indian art. The artist and his works are very much the embodiment of passion, as alternately a bon vivant or an enfant terrible, who was obsessed with women, nature and religion. There is so much still left to discover about Souza whose operatic life could influence future artists and writers for generations.

VS Gaitonde (1924-2001)

With so few works readily available from a lifetime of solitary painting endeavour, Gaitonde may not be as well known as his contemporaries but amongst the cognoscenti, he is considered a sublime master whose style cannot be replicated. There is no one else that has the ability to render fire, air and mist from ether into two dimensions. While I would be curious to analyse his work scientifically to see what gives his painting its characteristic luminescent glow, I also very much enjoy the simple pleasures of sitting in front of my work in quiet contemplation.

Manjit Bawa

He may be better known for his charming works that juxtapose bold colour planes with whimsical figures and animals that continue to grow in popularity but there is another side of Bawa’s works that appeal to me. He is capable of extremely fine draughtsmanship and powerful imagery that has a socio-political bent. Though under the radar at the moment, more attention is being paid to his entire body of work following his recent passing.

Atul Dodiya

He is one of the most talented, perfectionist and intellectual painters of our time. He bridges the generations from the Progressives to the youngest artists coming out of art school today, the latter of whom owe him a stylistic debt as one of the first artists bring a post-modern aesthetic into Indian art. While his style is mercurial, his works always surprise. Atul Dodiya will grow in greater esteem as the decade continues.

Tyeb Mehta

I envision that within the next decade the curatorial and collecting demand for Tyeb Mehta’s work will increase exponentially now that he has unfortunately passed on. His meticulously rendered paintings are homages to the downtrodden of our society. In contrast to these works, with his series of Hindu goddesses, he exhibits a deep understanding of classical Indian texts and philosophies that one does not see too often in current contemporary art practices.

Arpita Singh

Like the artist herself who maintains a demure façade, Arpita Singh’s works with their pastel candy colours look benign. But that is only until one sees more closely the strong subject matter and violent brushstrokes that give her works a raw intensity in an otherwise domestic or feminine scene. As a successful artist working in a male-dominated field, she inspires legions of followers and students for being a great painter in her own right.

Rameshwar Broota

One should say that Broota is almost sculptural in his highly individualised artistic technique of scraping layers and creating works by removing paint. Having a relatively small body of work will only makes his appeal stronger. In some of his early works which I have, I see humour and subversiveness in how he views society and its inequities. His recent works have philosophical underpinnings about nature, man, beast and universe that to me begin a visual dialogue about humankind and existence.

Jitish Kallat

As a young artist who has achieved much during a relatively short career, Jitish Kallat is extremely driven. I think many are drawn to his level of technical proficiency along with the urban themes that underlie his recent works. The sprawling city, its classes and underclasses in a jumbled explosion of line and colour are reflections of chaotic times in India where Jitish Kallat serves as a chronicler of the moment.

V Ramesh

A painters painter, V Ramesh’s works are rooted and he uses metaphorical allegory to emphasise the ides of importance of the Human Body. One of the art worlds’ better kept secrets!

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29
Dec

India sand Santa sculptures spread green message

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Indian sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik has sculpted 100 Santa Claus figures on a beach in the tourist town of Puri.
The exhibition, which was opened by two foreign tourists last week, seeks to spread awareness about global warming.
Mr Patnaik has also sculpted Christmas trees with the message “Save the Earth from Global Warming”, to encourage people to give trees as gifts.
Hundreds of tourists and locals have been visiting the beach to see the unique display.
About 1,000 tonnes of sand and 36 hours of labour went into the creation of the sculpture.
Mr Patnaik was assisted by 20 students of the Golden Institute of Sand Art set up by him on Puri beach.
‘Humble effort’
“It is my humble effort to press home the dire need to go green to save the world from the menace of global warming,” Mr Patnaik told the BBC over telephone from Puri in eastern Orissa state.
Puri, 60km (37 miles) from the state capital, Bhubaneswar, is a major centre of Hindu pilgrimage and is the place where sand art originated in the 14th Century.
Around this time of year thousands of tourists from all over the world descend on Puri.
“That is what prompted me to think of this way of drawing attention to this global problem,” Mr Patnaik said.
The artist has won many prestigious global awards, including first prize in the world sand art championship in Germany earlier this year.
He won a place in the Limca Book of Records by creating the world’s tallest (25-foot) Santa Claus last year.
He has participated in nearly 40 international sand art championships and festivals.
Mr Patnaik has always chosen themes such as HIV-Aids, the bird flu outbreak in India, the tsunami disaster and conservation of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles.
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28
Dec

SRK, Salman follow their [he]art

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Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan might not see eye-to-eye, but there is a common thread existing between them –their love for painting.While Salman has also come out with a fashion line to help the needy through his Being Human foundation, Shah Rukh’s feats at art are no less ordinary. Shah Rukh first teamed up with MF Husain and painted a canvas during a ‘live’ effort. The painting was then auctioned by Bonhams of London. Next, he paid a tribute to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks by painting on a wall at Marine Lines. He has pledged support to any cause and initiative that moves him and says painting is certainly a way through which he can reach out to the masses.

“For me painting is like a hobby and it feels good when you do something like this to help people or spread a message. I am a silent philanthropist and I will continue to be so,” says Shah Rukh.

For Salman it’s ‘not a hobby but a passion’. “I have always painted when my heart has told me to. Since I know a particular art which is over and above acting, I should dedicate it to charity to help people who are less fortunate than us,” he says.

Salman adds, “Through Being Human I have interacted with a lot of needy people. I have been moved by those interactions. Though I earn crores through my movies, my paintings and Being Human initiatives make me most happy. We all have social responsibilities and I’m only trying to do my part.”

Salman Khan being an avid painter is a fact that’s now as old as the hills. The brawny actor is known to even gift his exquisite paintings to those whom he considers truly special. The latest person to benefit from Salman’s generosity and love is none other than Aamir Khan

Aamir’s performance in Ghajini has surely caught Salman’s fancy. Now one will have to wait and watch if it manages to impress the janta-janardhan when the film opens across cinema halls this Christmas.

Asin unveils the Ghajini paintings made by Salman Khan

Asin unveils the Ghajini paintings made by Salman Khan

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22
Dec

resolutions: 10 ideas for arts, music

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The holiday season is also the high season for the performing arts – if you’re the type of person who goes to see one ballet a year, it’s a very good bet that ballet is “The Nutcracker,” especially if you are a parent.

The rest of the year, we often think about getting off the couch for some cultural enrichment, but then Bravo puts on a “Top Chef” marathon and, well, there’s always next week.

But not this year. It’s time to turn on the TiVo and go out to experience art, live music, theater and dance. It’s not just good for your brain, it’s fun, too.

1. See a Pulitzer Prize-winning play: Tracy Letts won the prestigious literary award for “August: Osage County,” his 3 1/2-hour family drama. Sound ponderous? Well, it’s not. Starring Estelle Parsons as a pill-popping Oklahoma matriarch, “Osage County” is a wickedly funny roller coaster that bowled over Broadway and is now wowing audiences on tour. Jan. 5-10 at ASU Gammage, Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard, Tempe. $19.75-$63. 480-965-3434, asugammage.com.

2. Visit the world-renowned Heard Museum: Like the Grand Canyon, it’s a popular tourist attraction that Arizona residents often never get around to visiting. Devoted to Native cultures of the Southwest and around the world, it features both archeological objects and contemporary art. For example, coming in April is “pop! Popular Culture in American Indian Art.” Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $12 (discounts for seniors and kids). 602-252-8848, heard.org.

3. See a show at the historic Orpheum Theatre: Built in 1929, the wonderfully kitschy architectural landmark, complete with gargoyles, was renovated in 1997 and now hosts concerts, theater and dance. Next up: Comic musician Stephen Lynch on Jan. 8. 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. $29.50 (plus fees). 602-262-7272, ticketmaster.com.

4. Support local music: A bit old to hit the clubs in search of the next breakout rock band from the Valley? Then sit back with a beer and salute the latest class of inductees to the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame: Long John Hunter, Scotty Spenner and Big Nick and the Gila Monsters. Performers include Chuck Hall and Hans Olson. Jan. 10 at the Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. $10 suggested donation. 602-265-4842, rhythmroom.com, azblueshof.com.

5. Support Arizona playwrights: Theatre Artists Studio, an artist-run co-op, is committed to nurturing the talents of local actors, directors and writers. Next up it presents the world premiere of Micki Shelton’s “Medea’s Ghost,” a drama about two women connecting from opposite sides of prison bars. Jan. 29-Feb. 13 at 4848 E. Cactus Road, Suite 406, Scottsdale. 602-765-0120, thestudiophx.org.

6. Buy local art: You don’t have to be a millionaire to collect art. Help jump-start the local economy by finding affordable paintings from the diverse artists who show during First Fridays, downtown Phoenix’s free self-guided galley tour. 6-10 p.m. Jan. 1. artlinkphoenix.com.

7. Introduce your kid to theater: There’s something magical about live theater. For proof, just watch the faces of the kids who see shows from Childsplay, Tempe’s acclaimed professional troupe for young audiences. The company’s musical “Peter and the Wolf” toured venues around the national late last year and soon comes home for a run. Jan. 30-March 13 at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Blvd. $20-$25. 480-350-2822, childsplayaz.org.

8. Introduce yourself to opera: It’s the epitome of “culture” that often seems intimidating. But if any opera will convert you, it’s the gorgeous “La Boheme” (which inspired Broadway’s “Rent” – how’s that for cool?). Arizona Opera’s production runs Jan. 29-31 at Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix. $29-$130. 602-266-7464, azopera.org.

9. Give modern dance a chance: Another intimidating genre. But even if you’re not ready for the pioneering Martha Graham Dance Company, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in March, you are sure to get a kick out of it when the same venue hosts “The Best of MOMIX,” a retrospective by the whimsically inventive company that tends toward the Cirque du Soleil side of visual spectacle. Jan. 21-22 at 7380 E. Second St. $47. 480-994-2787, scottsdaleperformingarts.org.

10. Get in touch with your inner artist: Art isn’t just for seeing and hearing, it’s for doing. One of the best places to get your hands dirty, figuratively or literally, is the studios at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., which offer classes in dance, acting, ceramics and more

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