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Sparks of Creativity


‘Art Bengaluru 2010’, a contemporary art festival presented by ‘Third Eye Art Gallery’ was recently held at Namma Bengaluru and was a real treat for all the art lovers.  An array of works by various well-known artists from the City as well as outside was on display.

Art bengaluru had something to offer for every art-lover whether it was sculptures, paintings or photographs. The opening evening of the festival saw the presence of many art-lovers and artists along with socialites, who came in to have a good time. Fifteen art galleries from the city including Mahua Art Gallery, Ethos Art Gallery, Gallery Time and Space, etc were seen actively participating in the festival.  Mini George, an art lover says, “I am glad that finally Bangalore witnessed a contemporary art festival. The creations of young artists are absolutely wonderful and it’s great to see so many galleries gathering in one place”.

The art festival concluded with final year students of Chitrakala Parishat and Ken School of Art displaying their works. It also screened a series of short films like These Old Frames, Neerinakallu, Jyotika and Deadbeat as well as hosted a speaker session where gallery owners, curators, art historians and consultants held a discussion on art as an investment. 

Art Bengaluru was being held at The Collection, UB City, from February 26 till March 4 from 11.30 am to 8.30 pm.