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In constant search of something new, Broota has once again taken to a new medium. His recent series of works, like lot 58, are a product of his love for the “magical quality” of resin. He returns to abstraction in the present lot 58 to create a monochromatic work strikingly mapped by horizontal lines. These new works in epoxy resin are a continued meditation on his old theme of violence. “It changes their meaning, adding another layer that goes... In constant search of something new, Broota has once again taken to a new medium. His recent series of works, like lot 58, are a product of his love for the “magical quality” of resin. He returns to abstraction in the present lot 58 to create a monochromatic work strikingly mapped by horizontal lines. These new works in epoxy resin are a continued meditation on his old theme of violence. “It changes their meaning, adding another layer that goes beyond their visual play and glowing surface. Resin mummifies, and when we consider the choice of Broota’s objects, we cannot miss the fact that they hint at a critique of violence”. (Georgina Maddox, “An Exhibition of Rameshwar Broota’s New Work Makes a Subtle Comment on the Violence in Our Lives,” The Hindu, 10 February 2018, online)

FROM THE COLLECTION OF JANE AND KITO DE BOER

Jane and Kito de Boer’s collection is a rare survey of Indian painting from the late 19th century to the present day, covering major movements including photography, the Bengal School, the Progressive Artists from Bombay, and many different developments in Delhi and its environs since Independence.

This collection, one of the largest in private hands, is remarkable for its broad historical scope and represents critical periods in Indian art history. Besides notable names including F N Souza, M F Husain, and Somnath Hore, the collection also highlights the best works of lesser-known artists such as Prakash Karmakar, Nikhil Biswas, and J Sultan Ali who played a significant role in the development of Indian art. Alongside their strong aesthetics, the significance of many of the works in the collection is deepened by the de Boers’ personal association or encounters with several of the artists like Rameshwar Broota and Laxma Goud.

In their words, “One of the most important aspects of the collection is that it is a personal journey: it is our journey.... We are individuals following our passion and our collection is the sum of what we see and whom we meet. We have the art collection we have, with all its twists and turns.”

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