New Delhi: Art fairs in India are entering digital space. The country's first online art fair, India Art Collective, will be held Nov 19-26, a private art promotion platform, Burgundy Art Pvt. Ltd., announced Wednesday.

India Art Collective co-founder and director Sapna Kar said: "India Art Collective will allow collectors and art lovers to discover a vast collection and newest trends at a single location from any place."

"Some of the most reputed galleries in the country will ensure that collectors can book and buy from an inventory from a high quality of modern and contemporary Indian art," she added.

According to Sunil Gautam, advisory board member of India Art Collective, an online art fair is an exciting way to make technology interplay with aesthetics and commerce.

"It promises to make the discovery of art easier and less intimidating," he added.

Some of the participating galleries of repute include Chemould Prescott Road, Nature Morte, Gallery SKE, Sakshi Art Gallery, Vadhera Art Gallery, Gallery Espace, Apparao Galleries, Akar Prakar, Palette, Latitude 28, Tao Art Gallery, The Guild and the Experimenter.

The online art fair will be held twice annually.

 

Home | Top of the Page

Top Stories

Punish those guilty of misleading probes: Jamia Teachers' body

In a strongly worded letter released to the media, Jamia Teachers’ Solidarity Association (JTSA) termed the framing of Muslim youths in the 2006 Malegaon blast case as "deliberately  »

NIA admits error in probe; Declares Malegaon youths innocent

Agonized families, resolute protesters and barefaced government

ATS haste that brought hell to an entire family

  Most Read

At least seven people were killed and 85 injured as a EMU train rammed a stationary passenger train near Arakkonam junction in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district Tuesday night, officials said,  »

With 86 pending bills, citizens cry foul over unruly MPs in parliament

People are sick and tired of MPs for causing frequent disruptions of parliament and point out that they take salaries for work not done. The little over month-long monsoon session that just ended saw unceasing bedlam in both the houses over a variety of issues, ranging from the frivolous to the Anna  »

  News Pick

Using icons of Islam, a small group of Muslim women is creating a genre of art that seeks to address contemporary socio-political issues and concerns related to empowerment of women. "They are innovating on elements  »

Armaan first Indian to secure a slot at Indy Lights

Armaan Ebrahim has become the first Indian to secure a place in the coveted Indy Lights motor racing series following a successful test session with the Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) team at the Putnam Park Road Course   »

The Delhi-based Institute of Objective Studies, (IOS), has formed a panel of five eminent jurists to study the provisions of different Lokpal bills, including the Jan Lokpal Bill, and suggest improvements,   »

Picture of the Day

The 27th of Ramadan (August 26, 2011 this year), "Laylet al-Qadr" (Night of Power), is one of the holiest nights of the Islamic calendar, the night when the Quran began to be revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Millions from around the world visit the Grand Mosque in Makkah from all over the world and pray over the night.