“Beyond Peace”: 8th International Art Exhibition Concludes in New Delhi
Shalini Yadav’s Report
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New Delhi. The 8th International Art Exhibition, with the inspiring theme “Beyond Peace,” recently concluded successfully in India’s capital. Organized in prestigious collaboration with the ‘Janaritta Armooti Gallery’ (Jordan) and the ‘Topofman Exhibition Initiative’ (India), the event emerged as a symbol of international cultural exchange.
The exhibition attracted the attention of prominent VIPs, diplomats, art enthusiasts, and international media. A major highlight of the event was the ‘Interactive Art Workshop,’ where participating artists turned the gallery into a vibrant space of immediate artistic expression through ‘Live Painting’ sessions.
Beyond the gallery walls, the event also included ‘Cultural Tours’ of national monuments and historical art galleries. This initiative was aimed at introducing artists to the heritage of the host country and inspiring them for their future works.
Janaritta Armooti, founder of the Janaritta Armooti Gallery, said: “We believe that an artist’s journey is not limited to the canvas; it is nurtured by the history and soul of the places we visit. Through exploring national heritage, we provide our artists with the seeds of inspiration for their next masterpieces.”
Reflecting on the deeper mission of the exhibition, Armooti further added:
“Art is a universal language that transcends borders and walls, traveling to every corner of the world without a passport. Although some of our artists could not be here personally, their spirit and voice were present through their masterpieces. Our goal is to empower artists to raise their voices and leave their unique mark on the global stage.”
Featured Artists:
- Jordan: Janaritta Armooti (Organizer), Maher Alshuebi, Alia Awwad, Jamila Hamadeh, Lena Al-Fouri, Dr. Nada Hamdan, Inas Ahmed, Dr. Lutfiye Flefel, Nadia Abo Aoun, Dr. Naila Mahdawi, Dr. Ribhiye Hamadeh, Shefa Jamal. (Guest Artist: Amal Aladly).
- Lebanon: Gabriela Kanaan (Curator), Alida Elkhoury, Maya Elrafi, Zalfa Abu Ali, Nadine Chabayreh, Rosette Khoury, May Al Fatayri, Dalal Tarhini, Ahlam Beydoun.
- Russia/Lebanon: Elise Abu Ali.
- Palestine: Shireen Mansah, Carmel Salah, Labiba Zoabi.
- International Participants: India (Ram Krishna Agrawal and artists from the Topofman Initiative), Sweden (Vicki Swedrel), Italy (Erica Isalberti), Czech Republic (Pavlina Punčochářová), Egypt (Sama Allam), Norway (Liv Evensen and Jostein Sætre), Scotland (Angela Thoules), Taiwan (Jung Chih Chang), Lithuania (Laima Perkauskiene).
Distinguished guests at the occasion included Ms. Amal Aladly, veteran Indian artist Ashok Kumar, renowned Indian artist Ram Krishna Agrawal, art critic Kazi Ragheb, and several other esteemed artists from India. Their presence added professional depth to the exhibition and sparked meaningful dialogue on the future of the global contemporary art movement.