Announcement of the 3rd Edition of India Art Summit™ 20-23 January 2011

New Delhi, India ( pressreleasecollection ) March 17, 2010 - India Art Summit? is pleased to announce its 3rd edition, from 20 – 23 January 2011 in New Delhi.<br /><br />Launched in 2008, India Art Summit? hosts the country’s Modern and <a href="http://www.indiaartsummit.com">Contemporary Art Fair</a>, alongside a vibrant four day programme which includes a reputed International Speakers’ Forum, Curated Projects, an Education Series and a variety of collateral events.<br /><br />In 2009, the 2nd edition of India Art Summit™ drew 40,000 visitors; participants included 54 galleries from across India, the Asian region, the Middle East , Europe and the Americas displaying the works of over 500 emerging and established artists from around the world. With 50% of the artworks on display sold (valued at Rs. 26 Crore/ US $5.3 million) and a three-fold growth in terms of scale and participation, India <a href="http://www.indiaartsummit.com">Art Summit</a>? was one of most successful 2ndeditions of an art fair anywhere in the world.<br /><br />Applications are now open for the 3rd edition of India Art Summit™ in 2011. Art galleries from India and overseas are invited to apply. For information on applications, please email info@indiaartsummit.com, or log on to <a href="http://www.indiaartsummit.com">http://www.indiaartsummit.com</a>.<br /><br />India Art Summit™ Programme 2011<br /><br />VIP & Press Preview: Thursday, 20th January 2011 <br /><br />Public Hours: Friday, 21st to Sunday, 23rd January 2011 <br /><br />Art Fair<br />The 3rd edition of India Art Summit™ will represent the best of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art and provide a unique opportunity for international art to be received by a large and discerning art audience. Approximately 75 galleries will participate in the General Exhibition Section and the newly launched Solo Projects Section; exhibiting a range of paintings, sculptures, photography, mix media, prints, installations, drawings, video art and performances. With this, India Art Summit™ will offer visitors from around the world a rich and fulfilling art experience in India.<br /><br />International Speakers’ Forum<br />A series of highly engaging topical seminars and panels will be planned for the 3rd edition of India Art Summit™. The 3rd International Speakers’ Forum will bring together an illustrious panel of experts from the art world to discuss key issues pertaining to art in the region, assess important trends in emerging and developed art markets, and exchange views on the development of art.<br /> <br />Video Lounge<br />The Video Lounge will be one of the largest and most comprehensive showcases of video art in India till date. Visitors will have the opportunity to view video art by established and emerging artists from India and around the world as part of a specially curated video art programme.<br /><br />Sculpture Park<br />The 3rd edition of India Art Summit ? will host a 900 sq mtr outdoor space for a Sculpture Park, curated by a panel and presented by participating galleries at the art fair.<br /><br />Curated Projects<br />Art Projects at the 3rd edition will be conceived to cover all genres and media of Contemporary Art. These interactive initiatives will involve eminent curators, art professionals and research students and will be designed to engage the visitors at India Art Summit™.<br /><br />VIP Programme<br />In addition to the preview of India Art Summit™, our VIP Guests will also have access to exclusive social and cultural events, exhibition tours and artists’ studio visits. A distinctive programme will be designed to engage art collectors visiting India Art Summit™, so as to provide an enriching and memorable cultural experience in Delhi.<br /><br />New Introductions in 2011<br /><br />Solo Projects<br />A new section of the Art Fair will be launched at the 3rd edition; Unlike the General Exhibition Section of the Art Fair in which each gallery booth shows a number of artists, galleries participating in the Solo Projects Section will have booth displays dedicated to a single artist.<br /><br />ArtARENA <br />A space allocated within the Art Fair dedicated to the art industry, representing a range of art business and organizations including Art Magazines, Art Publishers, Art Funds, Art Insurance Companies, Art Movers and Packers etc.<br /><br />Education Series<br />The 3rd Edition will include a number of educational initiatives designed to provide greater understanding and access to art in India; the Education Series is an ideal opportunity for visitors to engage in specialized workshops and educational programmes.<br /><br />India Art Summit? is produced by Fourth Dimension Experiential Marketing Pvt. Ltd. <br /><br />Venue: Hall 18, Pragati Maidan (ITPO), New Delhi, India<br /><br />Contact Details<br />India Art Summit™ 2009<br />E-228, Basement<br />East of Kailash<br />New Delhi 110 065, India<br /><br />###

Announcement of the 3rd Edition of India Art Summit™ 20-23 January 2011

New Delhi, India ( pressreleasecollection ) March 17, 2010 - India Art Summit? is pleased to announce its 3rd edition, from 20 – 23 January ...

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India Art Summit™ 19th – 22nd August 2009 New Delhi

New Delhi, India ( PressReleaseCollection ) Jun 26th 2009 -India Art Summit™ will take place for the 2nd year running this August in New Delhi. Following the landmark success of India Art Summit™ 2008, which attracted over 10,000 art enthusiasts from India and overseas and saw about 50% of the artworks sold, the art fair is being seen as a definitive factor in setting the mood for the art market this year. This year’s exhibition space has been expanded three-fold from 1500 sq m. to 4,500 sq m. at Pragati Maidan, ITPO. Support from the art community has been unprecedented with 54 leading galleries participating as compared to last year’s 34 galleries. From the 3 international galleries in 2008, there are now 17 galleries from around the world including some of the most prominent international galleries from Europe, Asia & the United States. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.indiaartsummit.com">India Art Summit™</a> comes at a time when there is an audible demand in the art market for an inclusive, international platform for Indian art. Besides being the single largest showcase of Indian art, the event will be the first major exposition of international art in the country. An important objective of India Art Summit™ is its focus on education and raising awareness about art. Part of this extended outreach is a specially convened International Speakers’ Forum, with over 45 influential Indian and international speakers. <br /><br />The 2nd edition of <a href="http://www.indiaartsummit.com">India Art Summit™</a> is supported by Sotheby’s and brings together a string of collaborations with organizations in support of the fine arts including Asia Art Archive, Asia Society, Lalit Kala Academy, The Devi Foundation, and The British Council.<br /><br />Special Initiatives at India Art Summit 2009<br /><br />1. International Speakers’ Forum<br /><br />The International Speakers’ Forum will be held during India Art Summit™, from the 20th to the 22nd of August 2009. Its intent is to bring together artists, curators, scholars, museum directors, and art professionals to discuss pertinent issues that affect modern and contemporary art today and which will define its future. Although only a year old, the Speakers’ Forum at India Art Summit™ is already acknowledged internationally, as a highly reputed platform for discussion on contemporary art.<br /><br />The programme will on the one hand focus on the academic research and current theories on globalization and its effects on art, and on the other, discussion between the various agents who are involved in the redefinition of the art market as we know it today. The symposium will serve as a platform for discussion on the rise of Asia - the influence of the Asian diaspora, the evolution of art in an emerging market, key players in the art market, new media and the changing face of contemporary art.<br /><br />2. Sculpture Park<br /><br />Located strategically at the entrance of the Indian Art Summit™ this year will be a 600 sq m. open air sculpture park, which will be open to all visitors. Large scale sculptures by a range of artists have been carefully selected, with the aim of creating a dialogue with the audience. The works displayed represent a diversity of individual styles, and each explores the interaction of art with the environment.<br /><br />3. The Purple Wall Project<br /><br />Special installations of the best of modern and contemporary art will be displayed in locations across the fair. Curated by Gayatri Sinha, this unique project aims to highlight the experimental use of materials, mediums, techniques and genres by Indian artists today.<br /><br />4. Video Lounge<br /><br />The purpose of the video lounge at India Art Summit™ is to acquaint art lovers with video art in its fullest form. The works being screened will showcase the growth of this medium, and its significance on the international art scene.<br /><br />5. Satellite Events <br /><br />During the week of the India Art Summit ™ 2009, reputed galleries around the city will play host to exclusive openings and exhibitions. Among them will be some of the foremost galleries, artists, and collectors in the city who will open their doors to visitors.<br /><br />Contact Details<br />India Art Summit™ 2009<br />E-228, Basement<br />East of Kailash<br />New Delhi 110 065, India<br /><br />Press Coordinator: Ms. Prianka Sen |prianka@indiaartsummit.com | +91 99710 07468<br />Associate Summit Director: Ms. Neha Kirpal |neha@indiaartsummit.com | +91 98180 28322<br /><br /><a href="http://www.indiaartsummit.com">www.indiaartsummit.com</a> India Art Summit 2009 (c) All rights reserved. <br /><br />###

India Art Summit™ 19th – 22nd August 2009 New Delhi

New Delhi, India ( PressReleaseCollection ) Jun 26th 2009 -India Art Summit™ will take place for the 2nd year running this August in New Del...

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