HEIRLOOM ART-Unveiling the Legacy of Raja Ravi Varma

About Raja Ravi Varma Raja Ravi Varma, the much-acclaimed ‘Painter Prince’ was known over the last century as the ‘Grandmaster Genius’ of the Indian art world. He was born on 29th April, 1848, in Kilimanoor, a small town in Kerala. He is known for his amazing paintings, which revolve mainly around the great epics: the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Raja Ravi Varma is one of the few painters who had managed to accomplish a beautiful unison of Indian traditions with the techniques of European art. He left for the holy abode on 2nd October, 1906, leaving behind his legacy of magnicent paintings. His body of work conquered the human heart, highlighted the emotion of devotion, and brought Indian aesthetics to the forefront. His impact is still felt after 150 years, where every generation takes something away and makes it their own. From creating lms and dital art to diving into the epics and creating modern-day literature or even apparel! This impact is the touchstone of our exhibition, where we celebrate the history, the culture, the ever- evolving relevance, and the might of the legacy that has been left behind by the great Indian artist — Raja Ravi Varma! We bring to you: HEIRLOOMART — Unveiling the Legacy of Raja Ravi Varma! No word other than ‘heirloom’ can describe the legacy that has been left behind by Ravi Varma. It is so nely stitched into the tapestry of Indian art and culture, that it belongs to the Indian people and speaks to their sensibilities in a way that is nostalc and prideful.