WORLD PREMIERE OF 26 NEW WORKS BY LIVING LEGENDS OF CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART |
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| New York, NY (March, 2008) – ‘Indiart 2008, New York : The Journey' unveiled for the very first time 26 new works by the biggest stars of the contemporary Indian art world. Presented by the International Institute of Fine Arts (IIFA) in concert with the New York Academy of Art and supported by Deutsche Bank, (private wealth division) as the first step toward a broader partnership and artistic exchange. This exhibition introduced these paintings for the very first time to an avid New York audience. This event took place at The New York Academy of Art, Tribeca, NY. |
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Guests at the opening
reception
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Mr. S.K. Modi, Mrs.
Kalpana Shah,
Mrs. Abha Modi and Mrs.
Khandelwal
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| ‘Indiart 2008, New York' was conceptualized by Mr. Satish Kumar Modi and curated by Mrs. Kalpana Shah. There was an eclectic, international community gathering to commemorate the opening of this 7 day exhibition. The exhibition was hosted by the New York Academy of Art and supported by Deutsche Bank. |
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Mrs. Abha Modi, Ms. Linda
Daines
and Mr. S.K. Modi
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Mrs. Abha Modi, A Guest,Mr.
S.K. Modi,
Ms. Andrea Ryder and Mr.
Robert Brisefel
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| ”The exhibition was intended to acquaint art lovers in the United States with Indian contemporary work and introduce the artists who have high degree of talent,” Mr. S K Modi said. |
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| In an effort to promote contemporary Indian art across the globe, IIFA organizes annual art events internationally. These exhibitions showcase works by several renowned and up-and-coming Indian artists. Recent exhibitions include: Bali : Power of Peace, London : House of Lords. Upcoming new exhibitions will be on view at London, Tate Britain (May 2008) and United Nations (Sept/Oct. 2008), NY. |
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Mrs. Abha Modi, Ms. Marie
Briefel
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Visitors admiring the
works on display |
ABOUT IIFA: |
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A leading college in India, IIFA was established by Satish Kumar and Abha Modi in July 2000. The aim is to provide quality education to students in the fields of art and design. Currently there are over 450 students enrolled in degree courses in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Painting and Applied Art. In addition, the institute offers diplomas in Photography and an advanced diploma in Computer Graphics and 3-D Animation. IIFA is the only college in India to offer all of these subjects under one roof. |
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Today, IIFA has international recognition and established alliances with schools around the world, including the University of the Arts London, LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore and most recently, with New York University. In addition, IIFA has signed an agreement with the New York Academy of Art for joint programmes and student exchange.
www.iifaindia.org |
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ABOUT DEUTSCHE BANK: |
Committed to being the best financial services provider in the world, Deutsche Bank is one of the fastest growing, most successful organizations in the world today. With over 75,000 employees working in 76 countries worldwide. As owners of one of the most significant institutional art collections in the world, Deutsche Bank appreciates the aesthetic sensitivities that inspire the private collector. Deutsche Bank prides itself on supporting Indiart 2008, New York. www.db.com |
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| ABOUT THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF ART : |
| Located in the heart of TriBeCa, the New York Academy of Art is
dedicated to the advancement of figurative painting, sculpture and
drawing as a vital component of contemporary art. Its Graduate School of Figurative Art offers the Master of Fine Arts degree, which has been awarded to 850 men and women from more then 20 countries around the globe. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational and cultural institution, the Academy was founded in 1982 by artists,
scholars and patrons of the arts, including Andy
Warhol and Tom Wolfe.
www.nyaa.com |
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