An artist, curator and gallerist who led Bodhi Art at the peak of the art market boom between 2006 and 2008, Sharmistha Ray, in an exclusive piece, talks candidly while relating personal anecdotes to complete the picture.
From livemint.com, “The age of shape-shifters” by Ranjit Hoskote, 25 Dec 2009
Indian artists have earned a place at the international high table where the idea of ‘making art’ has changed forever.
The circus really grew up between 2000 and 2009, as far as contemporary Indian art is concerned. The market, which had previously existed largely in the modes of dream, hope and aspiration, suddenly became a reality during this decade. While Indian art may not have aggregated a significant share in the global art market in these nine years, it has been identified as an area of potential growth. The activity of auction houses such as Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Saffronart and Osian’s has motivated galleries to acquire momentum and bear greater risks in their choice and positioning of artists.
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