For Handa, while art is a good investment, it should not be the reason you pick up a piece.
Tarini Jindal Handa didn’t enjoy art as a child. At 17, she found a piece that changed her mind.
For some art is beauty, for others a mystery. But it is something that can grow on you over time. Ask Tarini Jindal Handa, the elder daughter of Sajjan and Sangita Jindal. Like any youngster, Handa had little interest or understanding of art. “Growing up, we would travel a lot and my mother would always drag us to museum after museum,” she said at a recent event in Mumbai. “By the end of it, I didn’t want to go to any more museums. I think that was my first memory of art — running around the corridors of these gigantic spaces where you couldn’t make any noise. And I would wonder, ‘Why is my mum bringing me here?’”
Tarini's parents, Sajjan and Sangita Jindal.
But while she didn’t know it at the time, those museum visits fuelled her love for art and design. “I got inspired by all the colour around. Just to see [art], inspires as well,” she said.
She now follows in her mother’s footsteps. From working on a leading magazine for contemporary art to helping produce British artist Filthy Luker’s installation of giant green tentacles at Jindal Mansion on Peddar Road in Mumbai, art flows through Handa’s blood.
Tight budget
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Handa was just 17 when she found an artwork that struck a chord with her, but she didn’t have the funds to buy it. “It was by a French artist. I was still in college and I saved every penny that I could from my pocket money. I would go every weekend to see the painting. At the end of the year, I had enough money to get it,” she said.
Art as investment For Handa, while art is a good investment, it should not be the reason you pick up a piece. “I have always bought art without thinking of it as an investment. Always buy what you like to see. If you look at it as a commodity, well, that may never happen,” she said. Her other tips for first-time buyers is to wait and watch. “I would recommend going to visit [galleries] as much as you can. Go to Kochi, go to the art fair, to galleries in your city. And maybe don’t buy for the first six to 12 months. See what your eye likes first, see what resonates with you. I used to make a list of artists I liked or wanted to start collecting. Then I would do my research and watch their work develop over the years. And sometimes it’s just instinct when you really like something,” she said.
Sculptures, Paintings, Wall Of Doughnuts: The Best Of India Art Fair 2019
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Bright colours, quirky designs and innovative sculptures!
Delhi was all about interesting art installations at the NSIC Grounds. The much-awaited India Art Fair painted the town in multiple hues of India's diverse arts on the opening day.
The four-day art fair will conclude on Sunday.
Here's a glimpse of some amazing installations by renowned artists.
Bright colours, quirky designs and innovative sculptures!
Delhi was all about interesting art installations at the NSIC Grounds. The much-awaited India Art Fair painted the town in multiple hues..
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A visual treat for modern and contemporary art lovers, this exhibition includes masterpieces created by artists like FN Souza, Raja Ravi Varma, Akbar Padamsee and Tyeb Mehta.
It offers a peek into India's rich art and culture.
A visual treat for modern and contemporary art lovers, this exhibition includes masterpieces created by artists like FN Souza, Raja Ravi Varma, Akbar Padamsee and Tyeb Mehta.
It offers a peek in..
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The four-day long fair will continue till February 3 and is being held at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds near Okhla. It brings together works of over 1000 artists and 75 institutions from all over India under one roof.
The four-day long fair will continue till February 3 and is being held at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds near Okhla. It brings together works of over 1000 artists and 75 institutions from all over India..
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While every piece of art was worth admiring for hours, some caught our attention more than the rest. Here's a round up of the works of art displayed at the India Art Fair.
While every piece of art was worth admiring for hours, some caught our attention more than the rest. Here's a round up of the works of art displayed at the India Art Fair.
Bangladeshi artist Aminul Islam Ashik's sculpture depicting Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and the Rohingya exodus was one of the major attractions at IAF.
The pink sculpture of Kyi's face was divided in half, where the upper half is supported by keys and figures of the general populous.
Other works by Ashik that caught the attention of visitors were the sculptures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Bangladeshi artist Aminul Islam Ashik's sculpture depicting Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and the Rohingya exodus was one of the major attractions at IAF.The pink sculpture of Kyi's fac..
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Another interesting piece of art at the IAF was a wall decorated with doughnuts. Put together by Jae Yong Kim, the glittering wall of confections looked good enough to eat and hence made it to our list of favourites from the exhibition.
Another interesting piece of art at the IAF was a wall decorated with doughnuts. Put together by Jae Yong Kim, the glittering wall of confections looked good enough to eat and hence made it to our li..
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Artist Chittrovanu Mazumdar also displayed his work at the India Art Fair.
An otherwise untitled work of art, it carried the message 'For beauty is nothing but the beginning of terror'.
Artist Chittrovanu Mazumdar also displayed his work at the India Art Fair. An otherwise untitled work of art, it carried the message 'For beauty is nothing but the beginning of terror'.
Another popular attraction at the IAF was Dhananjay Singh's sculpture inspired by the cycle of human life. It depicted the head of a man in silver and a tree emerging from it.
Another popular attraction at the IAF was Dhananjay Singh's sculpture inspired by the cycle of human life. It depicted the head of a man in silver and a tree emerging from it.
The displacement wall I and II made it to the Indian Art Fair. The model, created by Abir Karmakar, was a typical bedroom setup with a bed, table, door and walls for cupboards.
The displacement wall I and II made it to the Indian Art Fair. The model, created by Abir Karmakar, was a typical bedroom setup with a bed, table, door and walls for cupboards.
