8.12.2010 Contemporary Art and Photography from India
| TARUN CHHABRA, Holi Celebrations, 2007 digital Print, 76 x 111 cm, © Tarun Chhabra |
It may have seemed that photography had just three roots: Europe, North America and Japan. However as Photography became a global media we began to see a constant flow of images from outside these roots, places such as Africa, Brazil and China. Despite this globalisation India has remained eerily quiet, especially when it comes to contemporary art. But why?
ALKA Pande, advisor at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre of New Delhi has finally brought insights to us with the exhibition ‘India Awakens- Under the Banyan Tree’. The exhibition takes place from 26.11.2010- 27.02.2011 at the Essl Museum for contemporary art in Wien.
“India Awakens – Under the Banyan Tree, 26.11.2010 – 27.02.2011″
“Inspektionen Kunstmarkt” at Paris Photo
For several years collectors, gallery owners and photographic experts have questioned the changing standards of hte photographic art trade within the market. DGPh’s division Art Market have continually contributed to this discussion. For the event ‘Inspektionen Photomarkt’ at this years Paris Photo, DGPh will cooperate with the European Photography Organisation and Esther Woerdehoff (DGPh) to specifically addresses this issue.
The European Photography Organisation (EPO) is a collaberation of outstanding photography galleries throughout Europe. The network strives to create common standards in respect to the presentation, exhibition, sale and purchase of art photography. ‘The purpose of the network is to Encourage the free exchange of information and ideas in the field of photography and its market. The members subscribe to a code of respect and solidarity and to upkeep the highest possible standards within the market, constantly evolving.’ www.europhot.org
The event will take place on Saturday 20th November from 9.30am until 1pm.
The discussion and tour will be in English, lead by Dr. Bernd Fechner. Please register!
