Art Appreciation 101: Art For Concern’s Annual Exhibition Is Perfect For Culture Lovers

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What Is It?

Art For Concern is a fundraising art initiative, which conducts exhibitions across nine cities in India, with both affordable and premium artworks.

What’s On Offer?

Masters of Today and Tomorrow at affordable prices are being showcased in Gurgaon. There will be an eclectic mix of artists, including Late Ram Kumar, KG Subramanyan, Rabin Mondal, Suhas Roy, Sunil Das, Lalu Prasad Shaw, Jogen Choudhary, Chameli Ramachandran, Sudip Roy, Shyamal Mukherjee and others, working across varied genres, techniques and with a range of different aesthetic vocabularies. In case some of these names sound unfamiliar, read up on them to really understand their prominence in the Indian art landscape.

The artworks are authentically sourced, and the artists featured are vetted by art market standards. The exhibition is an opportunity to buy artworks by both established and promising artists at competitive pricing.

Who Is It For?

Appreciate artsy stuff and want to buy that first or tenth artwork? With prices ranging between INR 15,000 to INR 1 Lakh, the exhibition invites both uninitiated buyers as well as seasoned collectors.

What Is Unique About It?

Art for Concern not only brings the finest artworks for a discerning audience, but also ensures that the majority of the proceeds go towards Concern India Foundation—an NGO working across myriad development sectors including education, health and community development. They are associated with over 360 NGOs across regions for the last 27 years.

When Can I Go?

The latest show is being held in Gurgaon, with 75 works by over 40 artists, Masters of Today and Tomorrow.

Where: Perseus I, Hotel Le Meridien, Gurgaon

Date and Time: Evening Preview on Wednesday 18th July, 2018—6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; Show continues on Thursday 19th July, 2018—11:00 am to 5:00 pm

So, We’re Saying…

Even if you don’t intend to buy right away, we recommend visiting the exhibition to admire some fantastic art pieces for a few meditative moments alone, or with friends.

#LBBTip

First-time buyers, don’t forget to chat with the wonderful team at the exhibition. Trust them to enable buyers scope out the best fit for their collection from what is on offer.