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| RALPH J. BELLANTONI, CORRESPONDENT 12:03 a.m. EDT March 25, 2016 |
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nj.com, March 04, 2016
Center for Contemporary Art to host Indian art exhibition and production of Indian folk tales |
By The Messenger-Gazetteon
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| Center for Contemporary Art to host Indian art exhibition and production of Indian folk tales |
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| The Center for Contemporary Art in collaboration with the Indo-American Arts Council will host the 13th annual 'Erasing Borders Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art of the Diaspora.' The exhibition will run from Thursday, March 17 through April 15. Pictured is a piece by Reeta Karmarkar, titled, 'Partition,' Acrylic on stretched canvas, 2013. (courtesy photo) |
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The Center for Contemporary Art in collaboration with the Indo-American Arts Council will host the 13th annual "Erasing Borders Exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art of the Diaspora." The exhibition will open on Thursday, March 17 and will remain on view through April 15. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, March 17, from 5-7 p.m. and will be free and open to the public.
The Indo-American Arts Council's production "Erasing Borders," curated by Vijay Kumar, is a stimulating exhibition that presents artists of the Indian diaspora who challenge issues of sexuality, terror, disease, the environment, racial and sectarian politics in painting, prints, installations, video, and sculpture.
he diverse theme and style of the art juxtaposes traditional Indian aesthetics with Western elements. It also expresses the hardship of personal and cultural disturbance throughout the worldwide community. Twenty-four artists were selected for this exhibition.
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organization, the Indo-American Arts Council's is committed to "promoting, showcasing and building an awareness of artists of Indian origin in the performing arts, visual arts, literary arts and folk arts." For further information, visit . |
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