Archives: '13 Issue 07

Kanchi Mehta dips into multi-disciplinary forms of art with her individualistic outlook and unique perceptions. Founder of the Chameleon Arts Project, the Mumbai and Goa-based curator and artist, effortlessly presents path-breaking projects

Seeking recognition and success, a young artist woos a patron of art to be ‘discovered’. In an exclusive short story written for Verve, author Rupa Gulab pens a humorous account of how a session in a spa turns into the creative muse that colours the canvas...

From Istanbul’s vibrant art scene to Hong Kong’s burgeoning one; from Florence’s blend of art and café culture to Singapore’s newly-minted art district, tread the colourful paths of art and culture in these cities that provide a genuine art high

Back in the day when shanty movie theatres and scarce restaurants were all that small town Baroda had to offer, Priyasri Patodia grew up going to art exhibitions, classical recitals and made trips to the bookstore with her father. With a catalogue of rich imprints, this art dealer and curator has manoeuvered the field to frame art for everyone

The symbiotic relationship between luxury brand Louis Vuitton and art continues to gain strength with the opening of a new cultural space in the beautiful City of Canals, Venice

Most of us are afraid to criticise any works of art that the high priests and priestesses of art criticism have praised, or artists they may have lionised, opines Madhu Jain, adding that it seems as though it just would not do to like what is pleasing to look at

The Chanel N° 5 exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo, Paris was an extensive tribute to the art, literature and symbolism that propelled Gabrielle Coco Chanel to concoct a fragrance that would steal millions of hearts. Nisha Jhangiani was privy to this special moment that took her through numerous associations, encounters, discoveries and inspirations that helped create both the N° 5 perfume as well as the house of Chanel...

Summery ingredients are interpreted afresh in two different cusines as chefs NG Siew Choy and Davide Rebeccato meet for a cook-off. Viseshika Sharma observes the rendezvous between Peruvian white asparagus and juicy pomelo

Visiting the home of a world-renowned artist, Sathya Saran discovers that the illustrious spirit lingers on for generations to come

Los Angeles-based abstract artist Mindy Shapero walks Verve through one of her works