LuxeBook February 2022

A rt and creativity are often seen as luxuries for the common man, high up on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. And yet, in periods of uncertainty, the true value of art and creativity is understood – a poem, a song, an artwork, a book that adds value and meaning to our existence. Visual art in particular has come a long way and morphed into every field, as both our lives and professions become more complex and integrated, thanks to the technological revolution. Art fortified with non-fungible token are here to remain. Art as an asset class finds takers in online and offline auctions. There is artistry in designing an urban escape with landscape design, there is art in turning to nature for design inspiration whether in furniture or spaces. Art is also fueled by nostalgia, for instance, nothing spells that out better than the sudden popularity of film cameras. Art is informed from the world outside, and hence the works at the Chennai Photo Biennale and the India Art Fair run a fair commentary on what’s happening with the world. Read our issue to find out how far the world of art and technology has intersected, and what it foretells about the future. Payel Majumdar Upreti S O C I A L M E D I A www.mediascope.co.in www.luxebook.in ADVERTISING SALES Mumbai (022 - 6846 8500) Regional Manager (West) — Katty Gia (+91 98705 32295) • Senior Manager — Lamont Dias (+91 91674 14988 ) Delhi (011 - 4562 5810) Sr. General Mgr. (North) — Asha Augustine (+91 98182 80431) Bangalore (+91 98860 41356 ) — Nagesh Rao • Kerala (+91 94140 69321 ) — Sanjai Krishnan Hyderabad (+91 89788 66599) — Sheetal Petkar • Dubai (+971 45687583 / 503562723) — Mamta Pillai Manager Mktg. Services — Salim B • Client Servicing Manager — Reshma Malvankar Founders — Marzban Patel / Anita Patel • Director Publishing — Indu Joshi • Chief Marketing Officer — Apeksha Mehta Editor — Payel Majumdar Upreti • Writers — Ruhi Gilder, Schenelle Dsouza, Tanvi Gupta Creative Director — Muhammad Jaan Faruqui This magazine is printed by and produced by Mediascope Representation (India) LLP. Opinions herein are the writers’ and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Mediascope. Editorial enquiries concerning the reproduction of articles, advertising and circulation should be addressed to: LuxeBook, Mediascope Representation (India) LLP., 51, Doli Chamber, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005, India. Email: luxebook@mediascope.co.in. Material in this publication may not be reproduced, whether in part or in whole, without the consent of the publisher. LuxeBook is printed at Silverpoint Press Pvt. Ltd., A-403, TTC Industrial Area, Mahape, Navi Mumbai - 400709. apply to the new panerai pam.guard program to benefit up to 8 years of international limited warranty register your timepiece on panerai.com a unique formula of swiss technique and italian style new since 1950 MUMBAI - PALLADIUM MALL, LOWER PAREL - ART OF TIME, WATERFIELD ROAD, BANDRA NEW DELHI - DLF CHANAKYA MALL, CHANAKYAPURI - KAPOOR WATCH CO, EMPORIO MALL - ETHOS SUMMIT, SELECT CITY MALL, SAKET CHENNAI - ETHOS SUMMIT, PALLADIUM MALL I BANGALORE - ETHOS SUMMIT, UB CITY MALL GURGAON - KAPOOR WATCH CO, AMBIENCE MALL, NH8 I HYDERABAD - ETHOS SUMMIT, ROAD NO. 12, BANJARA HILLS Art for art’s sake T H E G I S T F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 2