Opening Reception for New Narratives: Contemporary Art from India

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The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs invites you to The opening reception of Anju Dodiya, Cloud Hunter, 2005 New Narratives: Contemporary Art from India Friday, July 20, 6 - 8pm Exhibit Hall and Sidney R. Yates Gallery Chicago Cultural Center 77 East Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60602 This premier exhibition of 21st century art from India unveils a fresh perspective on rich cultural traditions and artistic independence through approximately 60 paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, video and new media works by 21 artists. This cutting-edge exhibit is the first U.S. showing of work that embodies the shift from established artists of the mid-20th century to an emphasis on contemporary art now associated with India. Artists include Jayashree Chakravarty, Sheba Chhachhi, Anju Dodiya, Atul Dodiya, Anita Dube, Shilpa Gupta, Subodh Gupta, N. S. Harsha, Tushar Joag, Ranbir Kaleka, Jitish Kallat, Reena Saini Kallat, Nalini Malani, Pushpamala N, Tejal Shah, Gulammohammed Sheikh, Valay Shende, Arpita Singh, Vivan Sundaram, Vasudha Thozhur and Hema Upadhyay. Exhibition Dates: July 21 - September 23, 2007 Chicago Cultural Center 77 East Randolph Street Free Admission Click here for a full list of related programs Organized by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, this exhibition is curated by Betty Seid and is made possible through the leading sponsorship support of The Boeing Company, the Philancon Fund at the Boston Foundation and Exelon Corporation, as well as generous contributions from The Sidney Epstein and Sondra Berman Epstein Foundation, Barbara and David Kipper of the Kipper Family Foundation, the Margot and Thomas Pritzker Family Foundation and Susan Beth Kaplan of the Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation. Additional support has been provided by: Gaylord India Restaurant, Abt Electronics, Erika Erich, the Nancy Lauter McDougal and Alfred L. McDougal Charitable Fund, Susan and Lewis Manilow, Barbara Ruben, Penelope Steiner, Kimberly K. Taylor, and Diane and Richard Weinberg. This email was sent from Chicago Cultural Center Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.