Art is the process or product used to affect the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of activities, creations, and modes of expression, including music, literature, film, photography, sculpture, and paintings.
Manjit Bawa, Lot No.72, GBP 1.95m Sold@ Sotheby's, South Asian Art Auction, London, 15 Jun 2010
Art works produced during the period roughly from the 1860s to the 1970s, is refered to as Modern art and denotes the style and philosophy of the art produced during that era. The term is usually associated with art in which the traditions of the past have been thrown aside in a spirit of experimentation.
Modern artists experimented with new ways of seeing and with fresh ideas about the nature of materials and functions of art. A tendency toward abstraction is characteristic of much modern art. More recent artistic production, 1980’s till present, is often called Contemporary art, or postmodern art.
Indian art is a reflection of the heterogeneous environment where all religions and philosophies are fertilized in a constantly changing, challenging and joyful society. The breath, variety and forms are endless and there is something for everyone. Each religion and philosophical system provided its own nuances, vast metaphors and similes, rich associations, wild imaginations, humanization of gods and celestial beings, characterization of people, the single purpose and ideal of life to be interpreted in art.
Indian art is constantly challenged as it rises to the peak of achieving the ideals of one philosophy in a visual form, then begins anew for another. This challenge and revolution in thought provides, Indian artists with reasons for innovation and creation, and the process of visualizing abstract ideas and the culture of the land.
Contemporary Indian art takes influence from all over the world. With many Indian artists immigrating to the west, art for some artists has been a form of expression merging their past with their current in western culture, therefore making it more accessible for a broader audience. It is innovative, attractive, esthetic and provide new angles, insights and emotions to all aspects of the universe.
Indian art have been and are, especially now after the resent economical recession, a very good and sustainable investment. Since 2000 the market for Indian art has grown significantly both in size and value. Today Indian art is exhibited at the major art fairs, and international auction houses like Sotheby’s and Christies hold dedicated events with major Indian artists and art work selling for hundred of thousands of dollars. The value increases have been significant for the internationally and domestically established artists. Many other established and coming artists, who produce high quality works, are still affordable, holding a huge potential.
Indian modern and contemporary art is, in general, affordable in an international perspective. It is an exciting field to explore, study and enjoy. And – it holds high quality art for every investor, collector, institution, or home.
So the question is how can you find your favourite artists, formats and expressions in this exciting field, If you are an Indian art lover or collector or an appreciator?
One way is to start exploring some artists and their work, artists that are known for quality and personality in their work .The important aspect of collecting an art work be it Indian , European or American is that one should and must associate with the art work while buying the work and must live with it for a period of time to enjoy the essence, aesthetic & real meaning of that art work. Also, must explore the current trends of art market to keep update oneself with new happenings.
We at Extend are pleased to be able to introduce and expose some of the very best art works to our clients and can search, and find, the right artworks based on the interest and profile of any client.
