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The Sublime Galleria – A Plethora of Artists and Creative Ventures

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India’s first Sky Gallery, Sublime Galleria is a dynamic meeting ground for upcoming artists, art connoisseurs and buyers. Founded in 2009, Sublime is a renowned platform for the promotion of diversity and innovation in art.

Bangalore, India, September 20, 2013 — The Sublime Galleria is a dynamic meeting ground for upcoming artists, art connoisseurs, and buyers. It is India’s first Sky Gallery, and was founded in 2009 by Ms. Uzma Irfan, Executive Director of Corporate Communications at the Prestige Group. Having hosted several successful exhibitions in the past, it is recognized as a launch-pad for upcoming artists who represent a cross section of styles, media, techniques and forms that define today’s artistic sensibilities. Sublime Galleria is on a mission to further the cause of the arts and also sees itself as a dynamic crucible for the next generation to develop and showcase their talent. It reaches out to upcoming artists and offers them a platform to showcase and make their body of work accessible to the art lovers of Bengaluru. Sublime also organises regular workshops for children in various creative and artistic fields like music, painting, drama, dance and more. These workshops are conducted by international experts and offer the kids an opportunity to develop their skills and augment their knowledge in their chosen area of creative expression.

One such workshop is ‘Berserk’, an art conference for children between the age of 8 and 12 years. Through a series of rigorous auditions in the chosen city schools, a set of 60 students were shortlisted to take part in the 3-day residential conclave aimed at promoting and encouraging creativity and talent. At the grassroots level, this is a 3-day residential art conference with expert mentors from Jagriti, Lourd Vijay Dance Studio, Taaqademy and 3 Peel. Selected children of different verticals received endorsements ranging from intensive training programs to working on productions under expert guidance. The endorsements are custom-designed by each of the vertical heads. The event is conceptualised to be a stepping-stone for the children to nurture and pursue their creative talent.

Another event that stood out for its generosity and spirit was Melange, a group art exhibition where over 20 established and emerging artists came together in aid of the Indian Society for Performers and Teachers of Dance (ISPTD). The Society offers underprivileged children an opportunity to train in dance, thus taking them one step further towards realising their dreams. The artists who have contributed an artwork each to this worthy cause include Bheemaraya Devikeri, Mahesh Pattar, Ruchika Motwani, Shibu Arakkal, Triveni Vinod, Konda Srinivasa Rao, Vivek Rao, Dnyati Wagh, Neena Vaishampayan, Swati Pasari, Elena-Renee Pereira, Sonu Mulchandani, Milind Nayak, Sujata Sah Sejekan, S.A.Vimalanathan, Pragya Jain and Bhavana, among others.

Sublime strives to showcase works that reflect innovation. The Exhibition ‘Genesis’ by avid filmmaker and artist Simran K.S. Lamba, revealed the conceptualisation and assimilation of a new medium – ‘Coal Tar’. Sonu Mulchandani’s ‘The Voyage’ was a rare collection of maps and memorabilia that resonates the Gallery’s commitment to promoting creativity. One of the most recently concluded exhibitions ‘The Reflective’ by Elena Pereira was a spectacular amalgamation of a multitude of materials, ranging from flowers to metal.

Art Bengaluru, has grown over the last 4 years to become one of the biggest art festivals of South India. A joint initiative by Art Chutney and Sublime Galleria, Art Bengaluru brings together art of all forms every year. This year’s event was noted for the Galleries featured, ‘Berserk’, the Luxury Art Auction, and the artsy atmosphere it set across Bengaluru.

Without the support of the art community and the diversity Bengaluru enjoys, Sublime believes its efforts to promote art would not have materialised. Sublime will continue in its endeavour and would love for all of you to support its initiatives for the fine arts.

Visit http://www.sublimegalleria.com for more details.

For further information, please contact:
Urmila Biswas
+91 98860 99736
contact@marchingantsllp.com
http://www.sublimegalleria.com

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South India’s Only Art Festival, ‘Art Bengaluru’ is back with its 4th Edition

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Co-sponsor ‘Jaguar’ to showcase latest luxury models at the Festival and Luxury Art Auction.

Bangalore, India, July 19, 2013 — Art Bengaluru needs no introduction. What was started in 2010 as an attempt to increase art awareness in the city, has today grown into a much-awaited international art festival that has carved a niche for Bangalore on the global art map.

The 4th Edition of Art Bengaluru presented by The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria and Art Chutney will take place at The Collection, UB City. It promises to be a week-long extravaganza from 16th to 23rd of August, 2013. ‘Art Bengaluru 2013’ will bring together the best art galleries from across India as well as the rest of the world. Surpassing the magnificence of the previous editions of Art Bengaluru, this year will showcase the works of over 100 international and national artists from across 15 galleries on one common platform.

Ms. Uzma Irfan – Co-Founder, ‘Art Bengaluru’ and Founder, Sublime Galleria said, “This year’s theme for the festival is ‘Reflections’. Keeping with the theme the art festival will include all forms of art that are a reflection of our being and a portrayal of our emotions, be it joy, sorrow, turmoil, anger, etc. ‘Art Bengaluru 2013’ will have all the usual trademarks that have made it the landmark event, it is today. A grand opening night, national and international artists and art galleries, a residential art conclave and of course, the much-anticipated Luxury Art Auction as its culmination.”

The grand Inaugural Night will be on 16th August, 2013 and will showcase an artwork created by celebrated artist and Padmashree Awardee, Thota Tharrani. Sri Tharrani is working on the centre-piece exclusively for this event, to portray the theme of ‘Reflections’. He is an integral part of this festival, and will be present at the Opening Night. The evening will also feature Body Art Dancers as yet another reinforcement of the theme.

Highlights of the Festival:
Berserk:
Another major attraction of ‘Art Bengaluru 2013’ will be the introduction of ‘Berserk’, an Art Conference to promote and encourage creative awareness among children. This event by Sublime Galleria, will shortlist 60 children from 15 Bangalore Schools that encourage art in its multiple forms. Berserk 2013 is a 3-day residential conference for children between the age group of 8-12 years. Categorized under four key art verticals – Theatre, Dance, Music and Visual Art, Sublime has brought the best in the industry to mentor and guide these children. The expert mentors will be Jagriti for Theatre, Lourd Vijay Dance Studio for Dance, Taaqademy for Music and 3 Peel for Visual Art. Selected children of different verticals will receive trust funds and endorsements ranging from intensive training programs to working on productions under expert guidance. The endorsements are custom-designed by each of the vertical heads.

Luxury Art Auction:
Art Bengaluru always starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one! This is because the festival culminates with the Luxury Art Auction, one of the most-awaited events of the year for serious art collectors. The Art Auction will take place on 23rd August, 2013 at ITC Windsor and to give it a truly international feel, the auction this year will be hosted by renowned London-based auctioneer, Bob Hayton. The magnitude of the event can be gauged by the fact that there will be up to 100 lots on auction this year. Last year’s auction included the works of celebrated artists like Abanindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Jamini Roy, Sailoz Mookherjea, Nandalal Bose, K.H. Ara, S.K. Bakre, H.A. Gade, M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza, F.N. Souza, Krishen Khanna, Akbar Padamsee, Ram Kumar, Bombay Group – Ara, Hebbar, S.G. Vasudev, M. Senathipathi, K.V. Haridasan, Paresh Maity, Jayasri Burman, Arunanshu Chowdhury, Arunkumar H.G. & Vasant Viraj Naik. This year too will witness works of these masters and many more. Over 15 well-known art patrons from different cities across India will invite select guests and art buyers for this event.

About Art Bengaluru:
Art Bengaluru is an exclusive event that is designed to showcase various types of art forms including ‘Wall Art’ (Fine Art, Paintings, Illustrations and Photographs) and ‘Stand-alone Art’ (Sculpture, Installations and Product Design). Art Bengaluru was first launched in March 2010, and after three successful editions, the event this year promises to be a bigger and more diverse ‘Reflection’ of everything that art mirrors!

The venue for Art Bengaluru is the highly-acclaimed, The Collection, UB City which is conveniently located in the heart of cosmopolitan Bangalore. Needless to say, the Tuscan architecture of UB City complements the art festival by creating an illusion of fluent expanse. Art displayed in this landmark area promises to enhance aesthetic awareness and create a sensory delight for the viewer.

For further information, please contact:
Urmila Biswas
+91 98860 99736
urmilabiswas@gmail.com
http://www.artbengaluru.in

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The Collection, UB City in Association with Sublime Galleria and Art Chutney are Proud to Present the 3rd Edition of ‘Art Bengaluru’

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The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria and Art Chutney is all set to present the 3rd Edition of ‘Art Bengaluru’, South India’s premier festival for contemporary art and culture.

Bangalore, India, Thursday – August 09, 2012 — Following the success of the previous editions of Art Bengaluru and its veritable recognition as one of the world’s leading art events to watch out for today, The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria and Art Chutney is all set to present the 3rd Edition of ‘Art Bengaluru’, South India’s premier festival for contemporary art and culture. Art Bengaluru ( http://www.artbengaluru.in ) is an annual forum which aims to bring together artists, galleries, art collectors, art enthusiasts and the best in contemporary Indian art from across India under one roof.

‘Art Bengaluru 2012’ will commence on 10 August 2012 and continue till 24 August 2012 from 11am to 8pm every day.

Uzma Irfan – Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Prestige Group & Founder – Sublime Galleria said, “Art Bengaluru 2012 promises to be a magical feast for art lovers and aficionados from India and around the world. This year we have lined up a host of new additions that will bring to life vivid art forms that are often overlooked. With participation from celebrated personalities including Pallavi Foley, Pallon Daruwala, Suresh Jairam, as well as several prominent art galleries from across India, Art Bengaluru 2012 will trail-blaze its journey to becoming the symbolic platform for everything related to art in India.”

Playing host to this prestigious festival is one of Bangalore’s best-known landmarks, UB City, which epitomizes the latest in Fashion, Luxury and Fine Art. The Collection, UB City apart from being the venue, has also played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and making this event a reality.

‘Art Bengaluru 2012’ will showcase the artworks of 16 eminent art galleries from across India including Sublime Galleria, Art Chutney, I Art, Deccan Art Foundation, Time & Space, Third Eye Gallery, Mahua, Ajantha Studio, Vinscent Art World, Jyothi Aranha, Savi 3 Studio, Varna Sangama Art Gallery, Chitrasangam Art Gallery (Hubli), Ayya Art Galleries, PRV Gallery Space & Impana Art House.

This prestigious festival will also bring together eminent and talented artists from around the globe. Some of the artists from India who will showcase their work include Vijit Pillai, Shipra Bhattacharya, Shuva Prassana, C Jagdish, Farhad Hussain, Ganesh Doddamani, Jyothi Aranha, Shahul Kollangude, Sudeep Mukherjee, RD Roy, Ganesh Dey, Sudhir Shelar, Shekar Bellari, KN Ramachandran, Bharti Prajapati, Nandgopal S, Niren Sengupta, Ravendra Salve, Dilipkumar Kale, Madhuri Dilip, Jagadish Kadur, Siri Khandavilli and SA Vimalanathan, Ramesh Gorjala, Asit Kumar Patnaick, K Ravi, Nityam Singha Roy, Bratin Khan, Sekar Roy, Fawad Tamkanat, Sachin S Jaltare, Laxman Aeleay, Vijay Raaj Bhodankar, Vimalanathan, Rama Suresh, Anand Panchal, Shyamul Mukkerjee, Shreekanth Kurva, Somenath Maity, Suresh Gulage, A Karuppiah, AP Santhanaraj, Sakeel Momin, N Manohar, Manohar Raja, Nirmala Anand, Partha Bhattacharjee among others.

In addition, Art Bengaluru ( http://www.artbengaluru.in ) this year will witness participation from several artists from Africa, including David Muzugno, Joseph Cartoon, Ruth Nyakundi, Wilson Mwangi and Dinesh Revankar.

The celebration of this unique festival will start with a grand Opening Night on Friday – 10 August 2012 which will witness celebrated musician/singer Tochi Raina performing exclusively for Bangaloreans, accompanied by an 8-piece band.

Some of the highlights of the festival include:
* A Luxury Charity Auction featuring the works of legendary artists including M.F.Hussain, Jamini Roy, B. Prabha, F.N Souza, Ganesh Pyne, K.K. Hebbar, Krishen Khanna, Ramkumar, Bakre, Somnath Hore. 10% of the auction proceeds will be given to Christel House India, an NGO for the empowerment and education of underprivileged children.
* An exhibition of jewellery design brought alive through the medium of art by renowned designer – Pallavi Foley & well-known artist – Vijith Pillai
* A workshop on photography by – Sam Mohan
* Children’s art competition
* Workshops on:
– ‘Music Art’ by the Nathiniel School of Music
– ‘Dance Art’ by Shiamak Davar’s Institute of Performing Arts
– ‘Art Speak’ by Suresh Jairam
– ‘Pop-up art (3D on canvas’, ‘Pantomime’, ‘Wax Art’, ‘Art of making animation films’ by Reenu etc.

Art Bengaluru 2012 website:
Art Bengaluru 2012 has also launched its official website – http://www.artbengaluru.in. With an artistic vibe to it, this website captures the essence of Art Bengaluru and displays all the information related to this much-awaited event.

The Art Bengaluru website will throw light on the Art & Luxury Auction, in addition to highlighting the Masters whose works will go under the hammer during the festival. The site, will also allow users to learn about the various artists and galleries that are participating in this prestigious art festival. They will also be able to monitor the workshop calendar and register themselves for it. Additionally, users can easily navigate through the website to browse through images of past events, and find out everything about the rich history of Art Bengaluru.

The co-sponsors for Art Bengaluru 2012 are William Penn and Lewis Berger. Four Seasons is the Liquid and Beverage Sponsor and the Hospitality Partner is Oakwood Premier Prestige.

About Art Bengaluru:
Art Bengaluru is an exclusive event that is designed to showcase various types of art forms including ‘Wall Art’ (fine art, paintings, illustration, photographs) and ‘Stand-alone Art’ (sculpture, installations, product design). Art Bengaluru was first launched in March 2010, and after two successful editions, the event this year promises to be bigger and more diverse since it has extended its purview to include different forms of art!

The venue for Art Bengaluru will be the highly-acclaimed, The Collection, UB City which is conveniently located in the heart of cosmopolitan Bangalore. Needless to say, the Tuscan architecture of UB City complements the art festival by creating an illusion of fluent expanse. Art displayed in this landmark area promises to enhance aesthetic awareness and create a sensory delight for the viewer.

Press & Media Contact:
Urmila Biswas / Lakshman Babu
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Bangalore, India
Ph: +919886099736 / +919845706155
urmila.biswas@ogilvy.com / lakshman.babu@ogilvy.com
http://www.artbengaluru.in

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Come Discover the Essence of a City, Through “MY CITY”, Presented by Sublime Galleria

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“My City” – Group art exhibition featuring 6 eminent artists, curated by noted curator – Mr. Giridhar Khasnis, to be held at Sublime Galleria, UB City on from the 13th April – 30th May 2012…

Bangalore, India, Saturday – April 14th, 2012 — Sublime Galleria, dedicated to promoting performing and fine arts, today unveiled another exciting collection, ‘My City’, showcasing paintings that illustrate the artists’ perceptions of the energy and essence of a city and their interpretation of urban life. This repertoire of art work, which has been tastefully curated by the noted and eminent Mr. Giridhar Khasnis, showcases the works of 6 reputed artists, namely B. Devaraj, Manjunath Hassan, Praveen Kumar, Shivanand Basavanthappa, Urmila V.G. and V.G. Venugopal. The works of these artists will be on display till the 30th of May 2012. Synonymous with introducing a mélange of established and upcoming artists to the city and showcasing artworks across a wide range of mediums, Sublime Galleria promises to present to the art lovers of the city another exciting opportunity to appreciate and satiate their appetite for exquisite creativity and meaningful art with ‘My City’.

Uzma Irfan – Founder of Sublime Galleria & Executive Director, Prestige Group said, “Since its inception, Sublime Galleria has attempted to showcase a wide range of artists and works of art across a gamut of mediums, both explored and unexplored. Through ‘My City’, we aim to present the interpretations of 6 noted artists about the pulse of a city and modern lifestyle. We hope that art lovers of Bangalore enjoy this exhibition.”

About ‘My City’ – The Show:
A city means different things to different people. Our perception of a city is not constant but ever changing. In this show, six artists interpret the concept of a city through different vantage points, and explore its colours and contours in unique ways. In their work, they offer fresh and diverse perspectives, subtly hinting at a city’s delights and mysteries; symbols and emblems; shades and nuances; burdens and trappings; relationships and contradictions.

The paintings in this exhibition are not just pretty pictures or empty slogans. They are little vignettes of and delicate commentaries on the perception of a city; each one presented with intimate feeling, contemplation and unpretentious understanding.

About Sublime Galleria:
The Sublime Galleria ( http://www.sublimegalleria.com ), India’s first Sky Gallery, founded by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Director, Corporate Communications, Prestige Group in 2009 is dedicated to the support and promotion of fine arts and performing arts. To this end it regularly organizes exclusive art pageants featuring the work of upcoming artists. These shows and exhibitions are well attended by art connoisseurs and buyers from across the globe and offer budding artists a much needed platform to showcase their talent.

Located in UB City, which is today the city’s hotspot for Fashion, Luxury and Fine Art, Sublime Galleria provides the perfect setting for the city’s art aficionados to indulge their passion.

Strongly believing in the need to support young and upcoming artists, Uzma Irfan founded Sublime Galleria to help provide a platform for them to exhibit their work. Uzma believes that fine art is an integral part of our rich culture and we should strive to keep these art forms vibrant and accessible to society.

Sublime Galleria ( http://www.sublimegalleria.com ) has promoted the works of several artists across categories. Some examples of the mélange of work exhibited at Sublime in the past include ‘Genesis’ by Simran KS Lamba – a unique presentation of mixed media artwork in coal tar, and more recently, ‘Crossroads’ – a unique celebration of Fine Art by four leading artists – G. Subramanian, Gurudas Shenoy, Jasu Rawal and Milind Nayak.

Sublime Galleria has earlier showcased the works of Aamina Shazi, Amit Sharma, Anoop H, Ashish Parma, C P B Prasad, Devanshi (Tina), Farah Ahmed, Kalabhakesari, Manoj Masand, Pallon Daruwala (Established artist), Pragya Jain, Priyanka Gupta Agarwal, Rupesh Patrick, Shukla Chowdhury, Simran KS Lamba, Soraya Taher Merchant, Srividya and Tala Afsin.

Visit http://www.sublimegalleria.com for more information on the Art Gallery!

About the Curator:
Giridhar Khasnis
Giridhar Khasnis is a freelance writer, columnist and independent curator. More than six hundred pieces of his writing on art, literature and world cinema have appeared in newspapers and magazines including Deccan Herald, The Hindu, The Week and Swagat. Among the art shows he has curated are Furniture on Canvas (2007); The Root of Everything (2009); Skin: a photo-art show (2009); Moment, intercepted (2009); The Open Cage: Homage to Francis Bacon (2009); and A Twist in the Tail (2011).

About the Artists:
B Devaraj
(b. 1966, Channenahalli, near Bangalore / BFA and MFA in Painting from CKP, Bangalore). Winner of National Award, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi; H K Kejriwal Young Artist Award; Senior Fellowship from HRD, Government of India.

Manjunath Hassan
(b.1980, Hassan / BFA in Painting from CAVA, Mysore; MVA from Bangalore University). Winner of Arnavaz-Vasudev Foundation Award; Robert Bosch Art Grant; Camlin Professional Award (with art tour of Europe).

Praveen Kumar
(b.1971, South Kanara / BFA in Painting from DMS Fine Arts College, Mysore). Winner of Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy award (Bangalore) and Lokamanya Tilak Art Foundation Award (Pune).

Shivanand Basavanthappa
(b. 1975, Sindhanoor / BFA from MMK College of Visual Art, Gulbarga; MFA from CKP, Bangalore). Winner of National Lalit Kala Academy award, H K Kejriwal Young Artist Award, and Camlin Professional Award (with art tour of Europe).

Urmila V G
(b.1978, Bangalore / BFA in Painting from CKP, Bangalore; MFA in Printmaking, Santiniketan). Participated in International Print Festivals in Japan, Spain, Germany and Turkey. Winner of National Lalit Kala Academy scholarship.

V G Venugopal
(b.1976, Kasargod / BFA in Painting (Gold Medal) from CAVA, Mysore; MFA in Printmaking from CKP, Bangalore). Winner of Camel Art Foundation Award; HK Kejriwal Young Artist Award, K K Hebbar Art Foundation Award.

Press & Media Contact:
Urmila Biswas / Lakshman Babu
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Bangalore, India
Ph: 9886099736 / 9845706155
urmila.biswas@ogilvy.com
http://www.sublimegalleria.com