Meet & Greet

Hi Everyone, I am Pritha Mukherjee currently based out of Mumbai, India. I have a background of Engineering and I have worked in various industries. For the last 3 years I am working in Fine Art field, handling the logistics and operations. My interest in Fine Art piqued with my collaboration for different artists and art galleries. Currently I am working at an auction house and I would like to understand modern and contemporary art better with the relevant contexts so that I can hold conversation and be part of them.

I am hoping to learn more about this here and truly appreciate that the course is free and self paced.

Hi Sara and everyone. I am Aditi. Born and raised in Hyderabad, India, I am a resident Hong Kong for the past 17 years and spend my time between India, US and Hong Kong. I am very excited to join this course and the community and I have a keen interest in modern abstract art in particular but more broadly would love to learn more about contemporary art in India. My main focus and medium artistically is glass and I have trained in glass blowing in Murano Italy and plan to continue training in different parts of the world. I am looking forward to learning from this course and hoping to learn from our interactions as well.

Hi. My name is Rajeev. I have worked as a software professional for 27 years and am based in Bangalore. Am currently on a break and am an avid museum and travel buff. Really glad to have come across this course to broaden avenues

Hello. I am Poornima interested in art and would like to have some exposure to Indian contemporary and modern art appreciation. My work history is varied – Banking, Venture Capital, co-founder of a Boarding school in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, where art was given a place of prime importance. I am now a producer of Speciality Coffee at my coffee farm in Chikmagalur, and in the process of starting a coffee experience centre at the nearly finished coffee farm Homestay.

Hi, My Name is Joseph Suum, I am a Designer and I am enamored with this online course! From the moment I embarked on this educational journey, I was immersed in a world of knowledge and growth. The course content is not only comprehensive but also presented in a way that resonates with my learning style.

This online free course has not only expanded my understanding of the subject matter but has also ignited a genuine passion for continuous learning.

Hello and greetings to fellow art enthusiasts! My name is George and I am from Gurgaon, India. I am thrilled to be part of the upcoming course on Modern & Contemporary Indian Art, and I’d like to share a bit about my journey over the past 40 years.

Throughout my professional life, I have dedicated myself to various facets of Learning & Development, Business Coaching, Performance Management, Diversity, Management, Execution, and HR consulting. My career has been a mosaic of experiences, contributing to sectors as diverse as Financial Services, Education, Agro, Pharmaceuticals, Office Automation, Airlines, Automobiles, FMCG, IT, ITES, and Management Consulting.

What truly sets my journey apart is the kaleidoscope of geographies I’ve had the privilege of working in. From India to the UK, Malaysia to Mauritius, Nepal to Singapore, and beyond – my experiences have spanned diverse cultural landscapes, including Bangkok, Indonesia, Bahrain, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines.

As we delve into the world of Modern & Contemporary Indian Art, I am eager to explore the rich tapestry of artistic expression in the Indian context and to engage in discussions that bridge the past and present in the world of art. Here’s to an exciting and enlightening journey ahead, where we can collectively appreciate and understand the dynamic evolution of Indian art. Cheers to the exploration!

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Happy New Year and best wishes for everyone

I am Shahrbanoo Arabian. I used to be a teacher. I was interested in art since I was little. I am still engaged in artistic works such as carpet weaving and enameling. I like to improve my skills. I am happy to be here and I am grateful to the organizers of this course.

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I’m Chaitra here from Bangalore. I’m a branding and graphic design professional, with a degree in applied art from chitrakala Parishath. Being part of the advertising industry for the past 20 years, even though I’m still at the core into art and design, I felt it had taken me far away from pure artform. I wanted take a break form the commercial side of art and re immerse myself into the beauty and aesthetics of our Indian art.

Hello, This is Anushri Tyagi from Mumbai. I have recently completed my Masters in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology. Since our course was dedicated to Ancient Indian History, after completion of our course I felt like I should learn more not to restrict myself to just Ancient history because Modern and Contemporary Art are nowadays have a bigger scope so I was looking for such courses then across this course. I saw this as a great opportunity to learn it in a short span of time. Looking forward to utilize this short online course.Thankyou MAP Academy.

Hello everyone, my name is Shiv and I look forward to taking this course and learning about modern and contemporary art in India. At some point I am interested in starting an art gallery – focusing on contemporary art in India that highlights themes related to environmental issues and wildlife and nature conservation and tribal /folk art. I think this course might be the first baby step in that direction. I am also keenly interested in art and architecture conservation – especially restoration of (orphaned) temples and the cultural eco-systems that sustain art and architectural heritage. I look forward to exchanging ideas with the other participants.

Hello, and thank you so much for putting this together. I’m Suzanna and I’m a Creative Director with a digital tech org that’s part of the Publicis Groupe. I’m here for the tangible and the rooted and to bring about a balance in my life because it’s currently it is so veered towards digital media in the ad space.

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I am Rakhi Yadav, M.A. History student, Lady Shri Ram College for women, University of Delhi. My specialization is Ancient History in masters. I am keenly interested in South Asian art, want to understand the different aspect of South Asian art such as ancient painting, temples art & architecture. So, I think this would be the best platform and a intriguing opportunity for me to acknowledge the south asian art.

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I am Tanusha, an architect pursuing MA in History presently. An inclination to art yet never really put my foot into these waters. yet I do practice traditional forms of painting- Pichwai, orissa Pattachithra, mysore, tanjore art and kerla mural art as pf now and planning to learn a couple more. This seemed like the perfect plpace to start.

Hi! My name is Rinku Jain. I’ve worn many hats! Worked in the retail space, as an entrepreneur, and until recently as a financial advisor. I am extremely passionate about investing and art. I run a course for know nothing investors, that helps them understand the basics of investing in a jargon free, interactive co hort based environment.

I would now like to build my personal art collection of modern and contemporary Indian Art, and possibly work in a space that can help people understand Art as an asset class, with a focus on the potential of Indian Art.

I am looking forward to this course to build my knowledge of Indian Art, and help me take steps to building my collection.

A great initiative by MAP Academy. Thank you!

Hi everyone! My name is Eleonora Ghedini and I’m an art historian, originally, from the Dolomites in Italy. I’ve been living for almost a decade in Venice, where I got my MA in History of Arts and Conservation of Cultural Heritage (Contemporary Art) from Ca’ Foscari University and a certificate in Curatorial Practices and Contemporary Arts from the School for Curatorial Studies Venice. I also later specialized in Museum Education. I’m currently a contributing writer for STIRworld and I’m eager to learn more about Indian art and culture.