The Art Expo India, The deals, the buzz, the people, the party ,Indian Art Fair an event not to miss

Sept. 15, 2009 - PRLog -- Mumbai will be hosting the celebrated Indian contemporary Art Expo 2009 from 25th to 27th this month. 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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The Ashok Art Gallery is internationally known for one of its most important holdings: more than 2000 major works by the world’s most significant Artists.Over the past years, as Ashok Art Gallery has become a major centre for contemporary visual art.