Today's complex market structures have spun art out of the cocoon of mere aestheticism into a more rooted role as a recognized financial asset, a derivative with immense powers of wealth generation, equal to those of any brick and mortar industry. Given this base, it is now for the greater public-driven organizations concerned with the well being of art, to ensure that all the diverse dimensions of art are nurtured and given the right exposure, so that art permeates more completely into the societal fabric and enriches a wider consciousness.

With this vision in mind, Religare Enterprises Limited last year launched Religare Arts Initiative Limited (RAI), a wholly owned subsidiary. So, while most galleries, auction houses and art funds operate art businesses, Religare Art Initiative will conversely leverage business for art.

Religare Arts Initiative is committed to the business of arts, the arts as an alternate investment option and is a corporate champion for the cause of Art. The gallery is the first physical manifestation of this initiative.

The Gallery

Religare Arts Initiative has committed to creating a 360 degree platform for the Arts. As a starting/ sequel to this commitment we shall provide a platform for artists of all ages, genres and statures.

To nurture talent, RAI will establish world-class gallery space(s) for shows and exhibitions of works of artists across the board. These gallery spaces shall double-up as venues for seminars, symposia, workshops and other interactions on art issues. Art - Artist - public interactions in these spaces will be documented to improve public consciousness. The first has been launched in New Delhi.

Our overarching commitment, passion and vision in this space is well and truly symbolized and expressed through our identity arts-i. The arts-i gallery was opened on Oct 1, 2008 with its first exhibition showcasing 16 Contemporary and emerging artists.

The gallery besides showcasing Art, flaunts a Cafe Resource Center and a Souvenir Shop

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