Elite Collectors Of Mordern & Contemporary Indian Art , HARDCOVER, 2008

A connoisseurs delight Limited Edition Coffee Table Book! An ever-evolving Indian Art has always been matching strides with socio-political and cultural shifts in free India, sometimes even influencing aspects of Indian life. As an entity, it may be much older than independent Bharat, but it has remained as young, diverse and vibrant as our country and today Modern & Contemporary India is the new buzzword in the global art mart. Hidden behind the bright colours and bold strokes of the Modern Indian Art movement & the Contemporary Art creations is the unstained patronage of passionate collectors Call them patrons or call them connoisseurs, but they are rare people who go beyond being merely collectors of art thus making a silent contribution to Indias artistic heritage. This first of its kind book is a unique collection of profiles of 25 living and 2 late premier Collectors of Indian Modern & Contemporary Art all over the globe. The legacy of their genius in professional life is well known but their persona sans the glamour and their passion & raison-detre for collecting enduring masterpieces of legendary modern & contemporary artists is hardly ever explored. Collectively, the profiles form the mosaic of the larger story – the story of the always evolving & metamorphosing Indian Art and its remarkable patrons. The book highlights the collectors definitive aesthetic vision, deep-rooted philanthropy, support & commitment to Indian art and artists. The book also showcases selected/favourite works of art of each collector a collection which reflects the discerning eye & eclectic tastes of its owners.