Thursday 27 November 2014

Morning Dew By Mithu Basu


Woke up to see in my hands a beautiful new purpose. 10 fingers for 10 blessings. Count them & start the day, joy, gratitude, faith & positivity flows in naturally. Coincidence that today is thanksgiving day.





Wednesday 26 November 2014

Morning Dew By Mithu Basu

Just like us the universe too loves to know that you love it. This sparkling morning let our gratitude spill into a thunderous thousand thankyous from us all.

Morning Dew By Mithu Basu


Often resistance spurs action & freedom lethargy, like the spring when pulled lowest rises highest. Let's thank naysayers for unwittingly igniting challenge in us.
This headline today says it best...

Monday 24 November 2014

Morning Dew By Mithu Basu


In understanding the essence of 'temporary' lies the joy of living with complete permanence, every moment that you have been gifted. Saying this the dew drop disappeared this morning.

Thursday 20 November 2014

Morning Dew By Mithu Basu


Child and adult joyfully coexist in the mind ignorant of age. On this children's day I wish for all of us to wake our curiosity, wonder and playfulness and indulge the child in us with gay abandon.


Morning Dew By Mithu Basu

The greenest grass actually grows on our side; rejoice in that belief and life becomes magical. This splendid morning i wish this magic for all of us.


Morning Dew By Mithu Basu

Single-mindedly dig for the good in every interaction and experience and the colour, beauty and fragrance of flowers will fill your life. Good morning to this bouquet called life.


Morning Dew By Mithu Basu


Remember that it took two to make you and many to make you, who you are; This realization        nullifies the concept of the self-made man. This morning I woke up wishing humility for all of us.


Morning Dew By Mithu Basu

"It's got the power but cannot see." Similar to a dream without action I thought. The real dare is not in dreaming but to live our dreams even if it be for a moment. That’s my wish for all of us on this beautiful morning.


Morning Dew By Mithu Basu

The universe has a way of giving you what you want if you KNOW what you want. While enjoying the transition from corporate to my new way of life with artists in the outdoors, I wished courage, this morning, for all of us to ask our hearts to speak up. 




Thursday 7 August 2014

Young Curators - Don't miss this opportunity | Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014

A great opportunity offered by 'Kochi - Muziris Biennale 2014. The deadline date is fast approaching. Please spread the word among your young artist friends and art institutions.

FYI - Call for Young Curators | Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014
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OPEN CALL FOR YOUNG CURATORS

The Kochi Biennale Foundation invites applications from young and aspiring curators from India for the Student’s Biennale project.

The Student’s Biennale aims to create an alternate platform for final year Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) students from across art-colleges in India. The Student’s Biennale project is scheduled to open on December 13, 2014 and will run parallel to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014 in Fort Kochi, Kerala.

The Kochi Biennale Foundation is looking out for 15 young curators to lead the Students Biennale Project. We encourage young curators and aspirants with an interest in art and art-education to consider this opportunity. The selected curators will be given an opportunity to travel to art-schools to engage with the institution with a focus on final-year BFA students to facilitate a free-and-open exchange of ideas, knowledge and practices culminating in the exhibition during KMB2014.

Points to consider before applying:

  • The 15 curators will be chosen by an Advisory Board appointed by Kochi Biennale Foundation.
  • The Advisory Board will assign each curator 2 – 3 art-schools and will also guide the curators
  • The chosen curators will be expected to travel to the assigned art institutions regularly and interact with the faculty and students of such institution
  • The chosen curators will be responsible for choosing the art-works / projects and organising the exhibition with the support of Kochi Biennale Foundation
  • The chosen curators will be expected to maintain time lines, coordinate transport of works, interact with institutions and work alongside the KBF’s Programming Team under the guidance of the Director of Programmes
  • The chosen curators must be able to articulate in writing their concept of the selected works / projects
  • All finances including stipend for the chosen curators will be organised and supported by the Kochi Biennale Foundation

HOW TO APPLY
Applications Deadline: 15th August 2014 

Send us an email with the following information:

  • An updated CV with a recent photograph
  • Full contact– details including physical mailing address, email and phone numbers
  • A statement of purpose and interest (not exceeding 300 words)
  • A sample of your writing (if any)
  • Any additional information relevant to the project
For further inquiries, write to studentsbiennale@kochimuzirisbiennale.org or call on 09562905508.
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Wednesday 25 June 2014

Tides of joy.

Was hearing my friend Mahesh Vinayakram's album 'Joy' a tribute to his Dad's band Shakti and my hands danced spontaneously on canvas to create the 'Tides of Joy'. Enjoy the painting along with the music in the link
Acrylic on canvas. 22 x 28 Inches


Tuesday 24 June 2014

Painted my violet tranquility yesterday

My violet tranquility bloomed yesterday from nature's canvas. 
22 x 28 Inches.
Acrylic on Canvas

Tuesday 17 June 2014

Smriti Irani does every woman proud.



Rather than the doubt, debate and national outcry to HRD Minister Ms Smriti Irani's HSC qualification, the nation should research where, how and what she studied and have it incorporated in our education system. Watch this awesome self explanatory video of her speech at the International Women’s Conference 2014 organized by the Art of Living to know why I say this.






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Painted the night away.

The silence of the night is so beautiful for painting. Sharing the two acrylic on canvas I painted last night.

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