Art of the Matter

On today’s episode host Arvind Vijaymohan speaks to Jagannath Panda, a Contemporary artist who has, with a very high degree of sensitivity, reacted to the quintessential chaos of urban existence. We would like to learn about his fascinating journey that started with his earthy routes in Bhubaneswar, leading to Baroda, followed by Fukuoka in Japan, and further on to London, and finally to the teaming metropolis of Gurgaon. A rich mix of geographies that undoubtedly inspired his creative vision that we’d like for him to walk us through, sharing all the learning each location had on his practice.

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On this episode host Arvind Vijaymohan speaks to Vibha Galhotra, a leading Indian Contemporary artist who has made a significant dent with her bold statements that reflect on consumerism, globalization, the evolution of culture and geographies, and capitalism, all rendered in a range of unconventional mediums that have captured the imagination of the global art fraternity. She speaks about the unlikelihood that led to her stumbling into the world of Contemporary art, and about how following her heart has played a vital role in all major life decisions.

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On this episode host Arvind Vijaymohan speaks to one of the most prominent Indian Modernists, Mr. Manu Parekh. Mr. Parekh tells us about his inspirational journey and his encounters with several creative disciplines, theatre, design, film, and how each played a unique role in refining his voice and vision. He also speaks about the impact of all the cities he lived in, and how each contributed in its own special manner in shaping his perspective. He shares some deeply personal insights into how he crafted his signature, and key pointers artists and creators must always bear in mind as they make their way towards their creative calling. Mr. Parekh candidly speaks about the experiences and learning over his five decade in the Indian art world, and shares some insightful moments and memories from along the journey of his highly celebrated career. 

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On this episode host Arvind Vijaymohan speaks to Rohit Chawla, a creative powerhouse who after several successful decades in advertising, decided to change lanes and pursue photography as a full-time career. Given that his roots were deeply entrenched in constantly thinking outside the box, a conventional approach to the age-old perspective as seen through the lens was all but impossible. Rohit tells us about how he as a new suitor on the block reimagined the universe of photography, constantly pushing the bounds of the norm, as a result creating some iconic visuals and uniquely presented signature work. He shares insights on how he created a personal stamp on his evolving practice that sharply separated him from the pack, insights that any creative professional can adapt, and use to their benefit.

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On today's episode, host @arvindvijaymohan speaks to Sundeep Bhandari, a collector whose passion for art resulted in his taking a big step forward, pushing him to dawn the hat of an active cultural promoter. Sundeep is the Founder Trustee of the Craft and Community Development Foundation, a not-for-profit initative that undertakes projects that support and fund regional and tribal artisan communities. These projects introduce the artisans to new concepts and designs while retaining the purity of the craft's origin. Sundeep tells us about the importance of supporting this fabulous mission and shares with us his learnings as a collector, promoter and a hobbyist painter. 

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On today's episode, host @arvindvijaymohan speaks to Abhay Maskara, one of the foremost voices of the Indian art world, whose gallery program @gallerymaskara has strictly and strongly followed a focused mission statement, to exhibit and promote art of the present. Abhay has bravely championed artists whom he believes are relevant in the present time, whose work constantly challenge and inspire the viewer. 

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On today's episode, we speak to the Founder and Executive Trustee of The Raza Foundation, Mr. Ashok Vajpeyi. An imminent poet and essayist, he is a noted cultural baron, an art administrator, with a storied career in the Indian Civil Services. Mr. Vajpeyi shares some of his experiences and memories, recounting his friendship with S.H. Raza, as well as talking about the ambitious scope of The Raza Foundation, an initiative that ensures the master's legacy lives on.

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In today’s episode, we are going to speak to a collector who over the past 15 years has built a significant contemporary collection that has not followed the herd chasing signatures of blind trends. We ask Saloni Doshi, the Director of Space 118, an initiative founded in 2009 that provides studios on a short term basis to artists, to share her learnings as she navigated the complex routes within the Indian art world, the role played by mentors and the essential facets to keep in mind while honing one’s instincts. And importantly, how can one build a strong collection on a modest budget.

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On today’s episode, we speak to a patron who found herself thrust into a role that she had barely any preparation for, that of managing an ambitious art program with a wide, sweeping vision. But thankfully for Richa Agarwal of Emami Art, legendary mentors from the art fraternity were at every turn to show her the way. She also tells us about the challenges and triumphs encountered along the way while establishing a dream project, the Kolkata Centre for Creativity.

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On today’s episode, we speak to one of India’s most prominent collectors, someone who after several decades of collecting, decided to go one generous step forward and share his private collection with the community in the form of a museum. Abhishek Poddar shares his journey within the Indian art world starting with his early steps as a young collector, riddled with several fascinating incidents and serendipitous encounters. He tells us about the adventures involved in getting the Museum of Art and Photography, MAP, as it is popularly known that houses his private collection, off the ground. 

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