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‘INDIART 2007, LONDON '
An Exhibition of contemporary Indian art
organized by the International Institute of Fine Arts (IIFA), India
at the House of Lords 2 nd and 3 rd of October 2007. |
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For the first time at the House of Lords, London , an exhibition of contemporary Indian art was held on the 2 nd and 3 rd of October, 2007. This landmark event was organized by the International Institute of Fine Arts (IIFA), Modinagar , India .
The exhibition, ‘Indiart 2007, London' organized by IIFA and hosted by The Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate OBE and The Lord Laird of Artigarvan at the House of Lords, was curated by Mrs. Kalpana Shah. 25 paintings by 15 eminent Indian artists were displayed at the exhibition. The artists included M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza, Krishen Khanna, Akbar Padamsee, Bal Chhabda, Ganesh Haloi, Sakti Burman, Madhvi and Manu Parekh, Arpana Caur, Jagdish Chander, Paresh Maity, Satish Gujral, Subhash Awchat and Sujata Bajaj. The exhibition provided a unique opportunity to explore cross-cultural influences in the works of these artists. |
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| Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate OBE addressing the gathering |
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| Mr. S.K. Modi FRSA delivering his welcome address. |
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| The Lord Laird of Artigarvan; Mr. Karan Modi; Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate; Mrs. Kalpana Shah; Mr . Michael Macy, Cultural Attaché, American Embassy in London ; Mrs. Abha Modi; Mr. S.K. Modi and Mr. Brian Healy at the event |
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| The Rt Hon Margaret Hodge (MBE MP), Minister for Culture, Creative Industries & Tourism and Mrs. Kalpana Shah |
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| The opening reception of ‘Indiart 2007,London' was held on the 2 nd of October at the House of Lords and was attended by dignitaries and distinguished personalities from various fields , including The Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MBE MP, Minister for Culture, Creative Industries & Tourism. Artists, Mr. M. F. Husain and Mr. Sakti Burman were also present on the occasion. |
Mr. S.K. Modi FRSA , President, IIFA, said in his welcome speech on the 2 nd of October, “Today happens to be a special day – the birth anniversary of the apostle of humanity and peace, Mahatma Gandhi. On this ‘International Day of Non-Violence', it becomes all the more significant for us to focus on a common, universal language. And what better universal means of communication can there be - than art. |
Art is, indeed, a global language, where visual expression evokes raw emotions and is thus an effective medium of conveying the very important messages of peace and harmony. Powerful images of paintings can leave an ever-lasting impact on peoples' minds. Unlike words which are spoken, heard and sometimes forgotten, art on canvas stays forever and so does the message it conveys. |
We are truly proud to bring a glimpse of modern India in this collection of contemporary Indian art at this prestigious venue, the House of Lords. ” |
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