An exhibition named ‘Kalpana – Masterpieces of Indian Figurative Paintings’ hosted by the consulate general of India in HCMC is being held at HCMC Fine Arts Museum in District 1 to mark the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the nations.
Paintings by 14 Indian artists in town
By Kieu Giang in HCMC
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| A visitor enjoys the works at the ‘Kalpana – Masterpieces of Indian Figurative Paintings’ exhibition at HCMC Fine Arts Museum in District 1 - Photo: Kieu Giang |
An exhibition named ‘Kalpana – Masterpieces of Indian Figurative Paintings’ hosted by the consulate general of India in HCMC is being held at HCMC Fine Arts Museum in District 1 to mark the 40th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the nations.
There are 29 works by 14 India’s top painters from the last century to celebrate human forms that we see in sculptures, temple walls or paintings. All the works are reprints of original canvases, each of which has been approved by the artists.
The paintings, ranging from Jamini Roy (born 1887) to Arpana Caur (born 1954) depict the emergence of Indian art from a colonial hegemony into a new era of artistic freedom.
“The Indian tradition of painting and murals goes back over two thousands years. India also has a vibrant contemporary art movement, which has impacted not only the local art scene but also the global art market,” said R. Gururaj, consul of the consulate general of India in HCMC.
“Indian paintings have not been on display in Vietnam for quite some time and it is hoped that today’s
exhibition is an inspiration and whets the appetite of art lovers in this vibrant city,” he added.
According to the consul, the painting display is among activities during the friendship year, including an Indian Food Festival in September, an Indian Scholarship Day in October and the visit of an Indian Car Rally in December.
The exhibition runs until Friday at 97A Pho Duc Chinh Street, District 1.