1. Copal
The Leading Authority on Indian Art
Weekly Collector Issue: IV
February 2011
Newsletter for Art Collectors & Aficionados

2. Thought for the week:
If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that
you don't want.
~ Oscar Wilde
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NATIONAL HERITAGE: A TREASURE
“Treasures of Ancient China” a very significant exhibition aimed to fructify
cultural exchanges between the two most ancient civilizations of the world:
Indian & China, was inaugurated by the Minister of Culture (Government of
India) Kumari Selja in the presence of H.E. Zhang Yan (Chinese
Ambassador to India) and the senior officials of Cultural Heritage from
China on February 19, 2011.
History:
The year 2006 was declared “Indo-China Friendship Year” and as a
significant component of the yearlong celebration in this context, an
exhibition on “Treasures of Ancient India” was organized in 2006-07 at four
venues in China-Beijing, Zhengzhou, Chongqing and Guangzhou. One
hundred exquisite Indian art objects ranging from 3rd century BC to 18th
Century AD, representing Hindu, Buddhist and Jain pantheons made in
stone, metal, ceramics etc. were mounted on display to present a
microcosmic view of Indian art and culture.

3. In reciprocation to that endeavour, India opens “Treasures of ancient China” that
brings alive over 10,000 years of Chinese history through some amazing pieces of
artefacts like terracotta warriors and special tri-coloured pottery of China. Copal
strongly feels that National Treasures of a country are vital in demonstrating the
artistic outlook of that nation.
“Such joint ventures help strengthen and grow the bond of affection between
people of our countries. We are readying with the second exhibition on Tagore
paintings and will work out details in this regard”
~ Kumari Selja
This exhibition will be on till March 20, 2011
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COLLECTOR'S CHOICE: HARSH GOENKA
This week we bring to you, the art inclination and penchants of business mogul Harsh
Goenka with his fervour for art and about his most recent attempt to advance viewing
of art.
His interest in art dates back to his childhood days in Kolkata and since then, this art
enthusiast has been collecting countless art pieces from all across the globe. The art
aficionado has now organised a unique art show titled 'Of Gods and Goddesses' which
is an eclectic mix of artworks by several artists.
“The fabric of religion, cinema and cricket truly binds the collective consciousness
of the nation” ~ Goenka
The industrialist feels that his arty influences have also been extended to his entire
family. “Their involvement in art is relatively passive though,” he stated in an
interview to DNA. Goenka is one of the biggest collectors of art in India and has a
diverse collection of artworks in his office as well.
Early this month also witnessed the 18th season of the Art Camp, an annual, week-
long art exhibition held at Goenka's beach house in Marve, Mumbai marked by an
array of works by 20 artists from India and abroad.

4. It is heartening to see art enthusiasts like Goenka who elevate the criterion for
showcasing and promoting Indian Art and is one of the adherents who endorse the
value and significance of art in our lives.
Source: Copal, Shreya Badola-DNA
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CELEBRATING RAZA
We are glad to share with you, a recent issue of the art magazine 'Harmony' for the
month of February which has featured Copal recommended senior artist SH Raza's on
its cover page, snap shot of which we are sharing with you (see image below).
This month also marked the 89th birth anniversary of the legend and we are glad to
have a gem like him in the fraternity without whose dedicated time and effort, we
could have not reached our aspiration to benefit this community and the overall
promotion of art.
We hope that his life be full of colours and vividness just like he has dedicated his life
to brighten the intensity of Indian art globally.
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5. SUBODH GUPTA: ABSOLUT VODKA
Indian artist Subodh Gupta is the latest to contribute to Absolut Vodka's art collection.
Absolut has built up an original art collection over the last 30 years, which comprises
works by greats such as Andy Warhol, Louise Bourgeois and Rosemarie Trockel.
About Gupta:
Until Subodh Gupta happened, most Indian artists were aping installation practices in
the West. Subodh's utensils, his cow dung cakes, his aluminium rods tweaked into a
fence like bamboo, his gigantic cow - illuminates his capacity for bridging different
worlds, all have restructured Indian constructivism to the sensuous fluid installations of
his more recent, rustic ruminations.
The Absolut Vodka sculpture by Gupta goes beyond the chaotic eruption of vessels and
instead is the artful disorganization of a quaint and curious order. This deceptively
simple-looking bottle(below) is garbed in the high-gloss sheen of the familiar, homely,
stainless steel forms, and is a commentary on contemporary India.

6. “I work with my childhood memories. I have always believed art should be
contemporary, but it must have a distinct language that gives it life beyond years.
My work emerges from the mundane, from the surroundings, from my past, brought
forward to the present”
~ Subodh Gupta
Source: Copal, Times of India
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ART NEEDS A PRESERVATION LAW
Recently, it was declared by the ministry of India that conservation and public art
initiatives would be given priority on a long list of imperatives vis-à-vis an appropriate
preservation of culture.
News reports state that the Indian ministry may even contemplate the enforcement of a
registration law that will list public art and heritage relics. It is likely that additional
stringent laws would be framed to prevent desecration of public art.
Heritage walks, brochures and festivals have given the world something to talk about.
But much more needs to be done. Hopefully, Delhi will stand as a carefully calibrated
colourful example to the rest of the country and tout its culture and heritage
preservation moves, as much as its vibrant economic climate.
The authorities may want to consider tapping into its already wealthy mind power and
draw from trained resources to arrive at a more comprehensive and enlightened policy
that addresses all aspects of art, culture and heritage conservation.

7. Kumari Selja
"People must learn to respect public art. Art should be brought out from the
confines of the museums to public spaces so that they become more interactive and
mass-oriented"
~Kumari Selja, Minister of Culture (GOI)
Source: Copal, DNA
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INDIAN ART & CULTURE AT ABU DHABI FEST
A three-day cultural and entertainment event that was inaugurated on February 17,
2011 concluded on February 20 at Abu Dhabi's Indian Social and Cultural Centre
(ISC). This festival, having attended by over 25,000 visitors presented a glimpse of
Indian, art, culture and cuisine to national and international tourists.
Artists from various Indian organizations across the UAE performed in a range of
programmes, representing India's cultural diversity, as it aimed to open its doors to all
Indians who constitute the largest expatriate community in the capital and also in the
UAE.
“The first time that the centre has organized such a major event portraying the
cultural elements from various parts of India”
~ ISC President M. Thomas Varghese
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8. EVENTS
Contemporary Pioneers Karnataka
A show of works of Karnataka's artists from the 1970s, dedicated to K.K. Hebbar
The works of 22 veteran, pioneering artists; a special limited-edition by Yusuf Arakkal;
originals by K.K. Hebbar at Galerie De' Arts has an interesting show lined up to celebrate its
first anniversary.
Homai Vyarawalla: A Retrospective
Over 200 images from Vyarawalla's career of 35 years (1930s to 1970s) will be on display at
the NGMA, introducing people to the human side of India and poignant moments in Indian
nationalism. On till April 10.
Tyeb Mehta: Triumph of Vision
Works of legendary artist Tyeb Mehta
in a solo exhibition titled Triumph of
Vision on display curated by Yashodhara
Dalmia. On till 15 March 2011 at Vadehra Art Gallery
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Special Contributions by: Ashok Vajpeyi , Ajay Seth, Devesh Garg
Editor: Saguna Ahluwalia
Contributing Editors: Mithila Kapoor, Nikhil Khandelwal, Ricky Seth, Sahitya Prakash, Sharan Seth, Swati Sharma,
Mahendra Nayar
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