S.G. Vasudev’s art transcends a rarefied world
5 years, 5 months ago

S.G. Vasudev’s art transcends a rarefied world

The Hindu  

S.G. Vasudev has not created any new work in the last year and a half. “I think it’s important for a show like this to travel,” said the 77-year-old artist who last showed in the city at Jehangir Art Gallery in 2014. Now, I have written to NGMA Delhi and I want the show to travel there and also to Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Goa.” Those familiar with Vasudev’s art understand what he means. Unlike Bengaluru, there won’t be a live-demonstration with Subbarayulu weaving in the gallery, but the viewers will be able to see the artistic tapestries bearing Vasudev’s imagery. He’s always aspired to take art beyond the rarefied world of scholars, fellow artists, poets, art buyers, writers and theatre artistes.

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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Narratives from Baroda in Delhi’s art scene

Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 10 months ago

Living Art | Nishad Avari, Christie's Specialist, discusses reasons behind increasing prices of Jehangir Sabavala's works

Firstpost  

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New Indian Express  

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public art Chennai
4 years, 11 months ago

public art Chennai

The Hindu  

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5 years, 11 months ago

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The Hindu  

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