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  • Horn – OK – Jeepney

    Horn – OK – Jeepney

    One of the best locations to spot the raw appeal for art in India would have to be the Indian HORN-OK-PLEASE. You got that right, I am referring to the bright, lotus-clad, ‘chintu-pappu‘ named Indian trucks! Almost no two trucks look exactly like each other, which in this world of over standardisation is a breath of fresh air.

    This post, however, is not about them. Its about their far twin in Philippines – the Jeepney!  The jeepney is a common form of public transport in Philippines. The origin lies in the post-US war days, where the people decided to use the US army tanks creatively by incorporating them into their public transport system. The creative part doesn’t end there though.

    Each jeepney exhibits a riot of colours and artistic work, much like its desi cousin. Here are few glimpses of the jeepney:

    Image Courtesy: Lotushaus

    Image Courtesy: Rjose

    Image Courtesy: Genvencampaigns

  • The 3rd India Art Summit: India becomes the canvas

    The 3rd India Art Summit: India becomes the canvas

    It is that time of the year again where all the artists push away the winter cold with the heated paint strokes. The capital is in gear to host one of the most awaited events of the year – The India Art Summit 2011.

    The Summit turns three this year and promises to be much bigger this time round. With about 84 art galleries, 570 solo artists, 60 public installations, video artists and book launches lined up, the exhibit seems to have an interesting line up.

    For those of you who can make it to the event, here are the details: January 20 – 23 at New Delhi.

    Here is the montage of the Summit from 2009:

    Link: The India Art Summit 2011