Introduction

Historically Indian Art can be traced from as far back as 2500 BC. The art intertwines with the cultural history, religions and philosophies which place art production and patronage in social and cultural contexts.

The artists in that period of time portrayed the social and cultural aspects of those times. As modern times progress the thinking and ideas of the common Indian has changed with it. The reflection of these ideas is also seen in the works of contemporary Indian artists as well.

Artists and Sculptors, to name a few like M.F. Husain and Anish Kapoor have gained international fame with their art and exhibitions.

Then there are Contemporary Indian Art collectors like the Poddar Family who have an art collection of around 7000 contemporary and historic art pieces, collected over a span of around 30-40 years.

Upcoming artists have also started to get recognition outside of India for their art. Even then a large part of contemporary artists from the Indian sub-continent with extra-ordinary talent remain unknown due to less exposure and opportunities to showcase their works at a global level.

Therefore a need arises to create an atmosphere, a system where contemporary artists and Art Collectors can reach out and exhibit their collections and works to a global audience. The system should reflect the ethics and ethos of the diverse culture of the country.

Various attempts have been undertaken to expand and present the works of contemporary artists to a global audience but they have been minuscule in terms of small gallery spaces, as compared to the amount of artists out there.

Indian Art exhibited globally is the historic art which has been handed down from centuries, of figures and sculptures of gods and goddesses, which is a very important part of the Indian culture.

But, it is now required to bring the new ideas of present artists and art collectors of the Indian sub-continent out, which would give them a podium to showcase the ever growing art scene of the country.