Salvador Dalí once said, “A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” Growing up in Kolkata, surrounded by a rich tapestry of art and culture, it was impossible to not be inspired. Art became a lens through which I viewed the world, and over the years, my fascination only deepened, shaping my understanding of creativity.
In Kolkata, our home was always buzzing with artists, musicians, and thinkers, discussing everything—from brushstrokes to ragas—which left an indelible mark on me. My family owned a collection of Indian miniatures, and I was often given the task of cataloguing them. At the time, I found this chore mundane, not realising that it was cultivating artistic nuance.
THE BEGINNING
It wasn’t until 1983, after we moved to Mumbai, that I purchased my first artwork—a painting from M. F. Husain’s ‘Mother Teresa’ series, which cost a then staggering `1 lakh. This purchase marked the beginning of a lifelong journey. Soon, I was drawn to the works of other artists like Bikash Bhattacharjee, whose poignant depictions of life left a lasting impression on me.
My collection started with abstract works, gradually expanding into sculptures and installations. The diversity of my acquisitions mirrored the expanding horizons of my understanding of art. Art, to me, is a reflection of thought, emotion, and sometimes, a cultural movement.
A TURNING POINT
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