Despite the recession and the subsequent fall in prices, experts feel the market for fine art is still very strong.Art Expo India 2009 will act as a window for them to peep into Indian art and its growing art market.
After a significant fall in art prices last autumn, domestic as well as international galleries are optimistic about the contemporary art market. Experts predict a sooner than expected, however, a gradual recovery.
According to ArtTactic, a market research firm, the market sure has strengthened after a noticeable drop in average prices for contemporary Indian art at the recent auctions (roughly 76% during the period of September 2008 and March 2009). Average auction prices for Indian art are currently at around $24,536, up from the lows of $13,827 in March 2009.
In an effort to add momentum to the recovery, Art Expo India 2009 is bringing together the country's largest fine and popular art galleries, art dealers, artists, experts and art publishers. Apart from thousands of quality art works by Indian artists, it will include international galleries that will bring works from their top . Art Expo India 2009, in a way, provides art investors and collectors a cross section of Indian and world art.
Their spontaneous response suggests that most exhibitors are keen on showing their best works in the financial capital of India. They want to use the fair as an opportunity to develop a network, add to their contacts, enhance collaborations and gauge the mood of the domestic market.
From 25‐27th September 2009, the cosmopolitan financial capital of India, Mumbai will be hosting the celebrated Indian contemporary Art Expo. Leading Indian and international art galleries will be taking part in this event. The Art Expo promises to be a significant cultural and social event in the Indian Subcontinent. The discussions at the Art Expo feature prominent international art world personalities including Kay Saatchi, Judith Greer, Princess Tatjana zu Schaumburg‐Lippe, Kirsty Ogg and many other Museum curators, consultants and collectors. Now in its 2nd year, it is the largest art fair devoted to modern and contemporary Indian Art. Organised at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai, this year's show exhibits a wide mix of cutting edge, eclectic and exciting art works. A series of interactive conversations with experts will demystify the language & knowledge of art to visitors.
The Art Expo India is a high profile meeting ground for art dealers, galleries, artists and collectors. This expo has popularised Indian contemporary art across cultural, social and economical boundaries in India and internationally and plays a catalytic role in building a market for contemporary Indian art both in India and globally. It is a high end shopping event presenting a wide array of works by famous and upcoming Indian artists. Publishers, dealers and gallery owners will showcase cutting edge work in different media ‐ from paintings and sculpture to prints and photography. The exhibition holds the largest gathering of art professionals in India and is the only place where one can meet thousands of new collectors and artists on a one‐to‐one basis.
Over 10,000 art lovers including collectors, buyers and corporate decision makers, high net worth individuals, leading Indian business families, CXOs from different multinationals and celebrities from Bollywood will be attending this prestigious social event in the Indian art calendar.
ART EXPO INDIA 2009 Exhibitors:
Ashok Art Gallery Delhi, Apparao Galleries Chennai, ICIA Mumbai, Sakshi Mumbai, Latitude 28 Delhi, Jolrong.com Singapore / Bangladesh, Gallery BMB Mumbai, Dhoomimal Gallery Delhi, Art Musings Mumbai, Wonderwall Delhi, Art Seefeld Switzerland, Gallery Archana Malaysia , Ishka Cochin, Marigold Fine Art Delhi, Priyasri Art Gallery Mumbai, Kalakriti Hydrabad, Progressive Art Gallery Delhi, Sara Arakkal Banglore, Ashok Art Gallery Delhi, Indian Art Ideas Delhi , Gurgaon Art Centre Delhi, Gallery Beyond Mumbai , Bajaj Capital Art House Delhi, Art Inc. Delhi, Pink Ginger Arts Mumbai, 1x1 Art Gallery Dubai , The Arts Trust Mumbai, Ojas Art Delhi
Speakers Schedule
25th September
5:00 pm: The Key note address will be Mrs. Kay Saatchi in conversation with Malika Sagar Adwani on spotting young talent and building up an art collection.
26th September
•12:00 am - 01:00 pm : Art in Life: the daily pleasure of collecting : Sangita Jindal in conversation Judith Greer.
•03:00 pm - 04:00 pm : The aesthetics of the erotic Dr. Alka Pande, Satish Manashinde moderator Anjolie Ela Menon.
•04:30 pm - 05:30 pm : (X)topia: A Search for Place, A Place for Search - A Conversation between Jitish Kallat and Ranjit Hoskote..
27th September
•12:00 am - 01:00 pm : Everything is Art a panel discussion between Bose Krishnamachari , architect Shantanu Poredi moderator Rajshree Pathy.
•03:00 pm - 04:00 pm : Sharan Apparao & Menaka Kumari Shah buying art in recessionary times Moderator Brian Brown.
•04:30 pm - 05:30 pm : Kirsty Ogg in conversation with Abhay Sardesai on Indian Art in an international prospective.
Find at STALL - 27 Ashok Art Gallery
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