Culture Art
Abstract Goa and Ladakh appear in Italian expressionist Francesca’s paintings…
The soothing breeze at twilight hours along the tropical Goa beaches tugged at the sensibility of Francesca Amalia Grimaldi like a thin layer of fine silk, triggering spontaneous creativity in the Italian painter. That inspired her to wield her brush on the canvas with distinctive imagery, even as the images carried flashbacks to her formative years on the seafronts of her Mediterranean country.
An exhibition, which is now on in the Indian capital, features ‘Goa Beach’ among 32 select paintings of the European artist. The five-day event, named ‘Metamorphosis’ and displaying some of Francesca’s most recent mixed-media works, will be for public view till February 27 at LTC, Bikaner House. The show is organised by Masha Art, a prominent art investment firm with a portfolio of over 5,000 contemporary paintings and sculptures.
The walls in the gallery have come alive with a blend of ideas, all from across the sea. The exhibition titled ‘Notes from Another Shore’, has come with a vision to bridge the cultures of India and the United Arab Emirates.
Organised by the Abu Dhabi-based Rizq Art Initiative in collaboration with the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Department of Cultural Affairs, and Abu Dhabi Art, at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery, the exhibition has brought some exciting contemporary art to Kerala.
Shafeena Yusuff Ali, executive director, Rizq, says the exhibition opens new avenues for artists from Kerala and Arab countries to collaborate and showcase their work on a global stage.
Read more: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2024/Jul/31/bridging-cultures-through-art
The month of May is Asian-American Heritage Month, and FOX 44 is bringing attention to a smaller demographic that does not always get a lot of attention.
Rajesh Solanki is an Indian-American in Waco who is embracing his culture through art and sharing it with the world in a colorful way.
“My big question is always like, ‘Where are the Indians?’,” asks Rajesh.
Read more: https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/texas/aapi-heritage-month-embracing-culture-through-art/
Setting up an oasis of artistic and cultural expression right in the nation’s capital city is what Capital Art Fair Tshwane seeks to accomplish. Capital cities are known to play a pivotal role in preserving the nation’s artistic legacy, serving as custodians of its cultural heritage for future generations, and forging a nation’s identity. In Tshwane, this responsibility takes on added significance, given the city’s rich political history, cultural diversity and eclectic international community.
By providing a platform for artists to showcase their work and engage directly with audiences, Capital Art Fair Tshwane (CAFT) wants to ensure that South Africa’s artistic legacy continues to thrive and evolve. This inaugural art fair with the theme Intersections will take place at Menlyn Maine, Pretoria from 5 to 7 April 2024.
