Mazda Art is an invitation only event, which will be held at the State Gallery of Art in Hyderabad from Sep
New art Fair in city oF pearls As the art fairs across the world are coming back on track after the pandemic, two art fairs were launched in Asia, ART SG in Singapore and Tokyo Gendai in Japan. Close on the heels of the international trend, Mazda Art, founded by husband-wife duo Dilnawaz Tarapore and Vispi Tarapore, has put up a platform that promotes the work of Indian artists at the global level. Dilnawaz, an artist herself, always aspired to help the artist community grow and with the support of Vispi, they established Mazda Art in 2016. After conducting extensive market research and seeking insights from veterans in the art community, the company was officially launched in 2022.
Some of the prominent names in the Art Industry who will be attending the event and interacting with the Artist community Bijay Biswaal, Fawad Tamkanat, Prafull B. Sawant, Amit Kapoor, Rajendra Patil, Rajsekhar Pendurthi, Sadashiv Sawant, Shounak Tewarie from Netherlands.
The flagship product through which Mazda Art operates at the national level is the Hyderabad Art Festival. It offers art grants to support artists’ creative projects, research and artistic development. This reflects Mazda Art’s commitment to support the artist community and provides the artists with the opportunity to cover their expenses, gain exposure and recognition and further their careers.
Founded by husband-wife duo Dilnawaz and Vispi Tarapore, the platform will promote the work of indian artists at the global level.
Dilnawaz Tarapore, the artist, founder and CEO of Mazda Art, was born and brought up in Hyderabad and studied at the London Collage art, UK. She was captivated by nature, particularly the stone boulders that dot the landscape. She
began her artistic journey as a 2D animator before exploring various mediums such as oils, acrylics, ink, and her favourite – watercolours.
Vispi Tarapore, the co-founder and COO of Mazda Art, is a visionary who generates original and creative ideas. With over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, Vispi aims to incorporate game mechanics, design elements
and principles into the art space to create an interactive experience.
Utkarsh Veer, the chief strategist and angel investor, is an innovator, advisor and mentor with expertise in the art and animation space. With his strategic mindset and artistic instinct, Utkarsh has played a pivotal role in Mazda Art’s success. He is also the founder and managing director of Rocksalt Interactive Games Pvt Ltd, one of India’s top studios for game art.
By supporting art that addresses significant social themes, mazda art creates forums for discussion and introspection. art has the power to draw attention to issues like inequality, environment, human rights, stimulating debate and encouraging collective action for change.
The Hyderabad Art Festival, organized by Mazda Art, is aiming to be an important event in the art sector. The event will be by invitation only and will be held at the State Gallery of Art in Hyderabad from September 8 to September 10, 2023. It will feature art exhibitions, art workshops, live demos, panel discussions, along with an awards ceremony. The festival aims to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work with top-class hospitality. Mazda Art strives to promote select Indian artists globally and take Indian art to the world. In addition to the Hyderabad Art Festival, Mazda Art has several international art exhibitions up its sleeves. These include the Manila Art Festival in Manila, Philippines, scheduled for December 2023, and the Dubai Art exhibition in the UAE, scheduled for May 2024.
Dilnawaz and Vispi emphasize the significance of promoting art as a means to inspire social change. Throughout history, artists have played a crucial role in revolutions and movements, serving as a force that resonates with the masses. By supporting art that addresses significant social themes, Mazda Art creates forums for discussion and introspection. Art has the power to draw attention to issues like inequality, environment, human rights, stimulating debate and encouraging collective action for change. Exposure to art enhances the ability to appreciate beauty, aesthetics, emotional intelligence and cognitive development, reaching human awareness in unimaginable ways.
