The Purushottam Public Trust Events and Publications
EVENTS
At Purushottam Public Trust, we strongly believe that the accessibility of art is a gauge of freedom in a society. The Trust therefore seeks to encourage artistic exploration and endeavour through its primary initiatives. To this effect, we undertake and organize activities that help inform, educate, inspire both young artists and the public at large.
Working to support and promote high quality education and endeavors in the field of printmaking, the Trust has an annual calendar of events guided by our aims and objectives as an organization. With Purushottam Public Trust itself being seeded in an event, our emphasis remains on offering platforms and opportunities to artists, as well as creating mutually nurturing interfaces between artists and the public, through our events. These also offer a chance at pushing the boundaries of artistic endeavour through high quality
education of artists in technical and nontechnical aspects of the discipline of Print Making.
Bringing together a rich pool of knowledge, experience and insight, these events are curated in collaboration with eminent artists, like minded organizations and bodies, and prominent galleries and institutions. Our events largely take form as exhibitions and shows, lectures, seminars and workshops, including exhibitions and shows for promising students and young artists, such as under the aegis of the Purushottam Annual Merit Award. Through these we hope to contribute to the discipline of Printmaking and the opportunities at hand.
If you would like to contribute or collaborate with us in our efforts, kindly contact us directly to discuss the possibilities further.
FEB
2025
06
INDIA ART FAIR 2025 - K G Subramanyan : Centennial Celebration
NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla, Delhi
The Purushottam Public Trust celebrated K G Subramanyan's centennial at the India Art Fair 2025—held at the NSIC Grounds in Ohkla, New Delhi from 06th to 9th of February 2025—with the exhibition focusing on the profound impact of Subramanyan's pedagogy on Indian art through the works of his eminent students from the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda. A rare collection of works by Subramanyan along with works by his students were showcased, emphasizing the enduring legacy of his unique approach to art education.
A tribute to K G Subramanyan’s illustrious career over 60 years of teaching, the exhibition traced pedagogic lineage amongst Subramanyan’s students today and their works, which hum the harmony of explorations that stand testimony to time. With expertise in intaglio, lithography, drawings and etchings, and sculpture as well as paper cuts, the display reflected the masterful balancing of tradition with innovation. Each artist merges creativity and technique to form a haven for contemporary practices in the art of printmaking and other forms and techniques of art illustrations.
The Purushottam Public Trust upholds the vital importance of printmaking techniques that span across decades and continents, including collaborations with iconic artists like Vivan Sundaram, Thota Vaikuntam, Laxma Goud, Rini Dhumal, Sheela Gowda, Gulam Mohammed Sheikh and Nilima Sheikh. Through dedication and collaboration, the Trust continues to push the boundaries of printmaking, nurturing a space where artists and skilled printermakers bring ambitious projects to life.
