The Art Lounge at Lodha World Crest inaugurated with a special preview of late M.F.Husain’s art collection

The special preview featured paintings by three generations of the Husain family for the first time 

by Shrutee K/DNS

Mumbai, 10^th March, 2017: The Art Preview, which was held on 10^th March 2017, was part of the series of initiatives sponsored by Lodha Luxury Collection to celebrate World Crest’s specially designed art lounge. It featured the internationally acclaimed painter Late M.F. Husain’s masterpiece ‘The Dancer’ where the sound of the ghungroos on the ethereal golden dancer stirs the imagination of the beholder. Also exhibiting their art were the 2 generations of Husain along with renowned painter Jaideep Mehrotra  Brinda Miller, Sujata Bajaj, Sakti Burman, Jagadish Chintala, German artist Helmut Zwerger and Manu Parekh amongst others. Renowned artist, philanthropist, entrepreneur and celebrated art curator Bina Aziz, hosted the preview and also showcased two of her works at the exhibition.

Inspired by the grandeur and beauty of ‘Royalty’ in India, Indian art and architecture took prominence at the art preview. It showcased an amalgamation of work and various styles & medium of artists who have and are contributing immensely to the art world.

Apart from the art display, the preview also conducted a silent auction of autographed memorabilia of Late M.F. Husain and eminent sports personalities like Tennis Star Sania Mirza and Ace cricketer Chris Gayle supporting the Nanhi Kali foundation for the underprivileged girl child. The memorabilia included exclusive painting brush by M. F. Husain, which was immortalised by him with his signature and his logo of “Gajagamini” and The Husain Chair. All these artefacts were up for a silent bid, the proceedings of which went to the Nanhi Kali foundation.

Speaking about the art preview, Bina Aziz said, “Art is a form of expression where the artist speaks without words, be it a painting, photography, sculpture or a drawing. The language is universal. It takes years to develop the knowledge, taste, relationship and vision that culminates into successfully curating a show and I have put these works of varied styles together keeping the art connoisseurs and their sensibilities in mind. I’m happy that I could curate this special preview for the launch of The World Towers’ art gallery. It’s truly an iconic development where luxury meets royalty’’.

Arvind Subramanian, Regional CEO, Lodha Group, said, "Art breathes life into our developments. We are proud to inaugurate The World Towers Art Lounge with exclusive exhibits, including a work by the late Mr. M.F. Hussain. The experience has been curated by Bina Aziz and is a step towards bringing the luxury lifestyle to our most iconic development". The grandeur of the The World Towers and the beautifully designed art gallery made for the perfect venue for the art preview, where one witnessed the ever-flowing paintbrush flowing through the canvas diffusing myriad hues and creating an aura. What an evening! The exhibition that marked the inauguration of the Art Lounge at Lodha World Crest, an elegantly curated space offering a banquet of opportunities to the connoisseurs of culture was a big success.