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Spaces in Bangalore where art thrives

Published: Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012, 14:25 IST
By Vishwadha Chander | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA
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When art oozed out of its pores, some Bangaloreans went ahead to create spaces that not only accommodated the creative juices but also elevated art to a very high pedestal. DNA brings to you a collection of spaces in the city where art thrives.

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Nestled in Langford town, this colonial cottage looks as beautiful as the works it displays. Established by Sunitha Kumar Emmart in 2003, this gallery has grown to house some of the most progressive, innovative and inspirational pieces of contemporary art. Some artists represented include Navin Thomas, Avinash Veeraraghavan, Sreshta Premnath, Sheela Gowda, Sakshi Gupta and Zakkir Hussain among others.

Jaaga
If there is a space for art, in its purest, craziest, sincerest and most genuine form, it’s Jaaga. The building is itself very innovatively designed to create a social gathering place, a space for anyone, to showcase anything, for free… as long as it contains social, political, environmental or artistic value. Jaaga works towards nurturing any innovative venture by providing the space and the core infrastructure and by involving the community. It is an experiment in art and has a nomadic value that is ever-evolving.

Kynkyny
Accessible art is what drives them. Kynkyny showcases artists across media, styles and themes and works towards integrating art and the community. A masterpiece in oil or a sculpture, something abstract or something concrete, the brush or the pen, Kynkyny is a space for them all. Namrata Kini Radhakrishnan began the space to vent her passion for art.

Sublime Art Gallery
Launched earlier this year, the Sublime Galleria’s new venue aims at not just attracting more art patrons but also providing young artists a platform to showcase their work for a longer period of time. Founder of Sublime Galleria, Uzma Irfan believes young art in Bangalore requires a mentor. The works displayed too are suspended in air and not fixed to the walls. The Sky Galleria aims to be a refreshing concept in providing visitors a unique experience of being suspended in midair while browsing through fine art.

Renaissance Art Gallerie
A space completely devoted to Indian art, this gallery showcases Indian fine art, realistic art, paintings and sculptures of both upcoming and established artists. Promoted by Shreen Malani, this gallery combines all aspects of culture. Every exhibition is opened with a tasteful selection of music concerts or dance recitals. With the focus on encouraging even non-art enthusiasts and making them more comfortable, the gallery aims at achieving widespread awareness.

Gallerie De’Arts
Bringing world art to Bangalore’s doorstep, Deepa Subramanium’s gallery works towards catering to both artists and collectors. Centrally located in M.G. Road, the gallery promotes new artists.

Crimson Art Gallery
This space has moved beyond simply showcasing artists by creating the concept of art as an investment by promoting both established and new artists whose works are high on quality but still affordable. Crimson is one of Bangalore’s original art galleries that opened its first in Safina Plaza in 1989. In 2004, Crimson opened its second gallery at The Hatworks Boulevard, a heritage villa. The space looks to include new art mediums and take art beyond the country.

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