<p>This first survey of Asian American modernists active during the era of Abstract Expressionism reevaluates an entire generation of neglected but important artists. The works of 58 artists, including Isamu Noguchi and Kenzo Okada, reveal the strong tradition in Asian art of abstract techniques and show how East Asian art prefigured or paralleled "modern" stylistic developments in the West. 194 illustrations, 84 in color.</p>

Asian Traditions Modern Expressions

Arts & Photography

Wechsler, Jeffrey

History & Criticism

Harry N. Abrams

Pathways and Parallels: Roads to Abstract Expressionism (12 April - 12 May 2007)

Hollis Taggart Galleries

Mohan Samant (1924-2004), among the earliest of the post-Independence modern Indian artists to train in India and settle as a successful mature artist in the West, has been called 'one of the few artists who has successfully made the bridge between Eastern and Western traditions.'Born in Mumbai, Samant received his diploma from the Sir JJ School of Art in 1952, where he had studied under S.B. Palsikar. That year he joined the Progressive Artists Group. Extended periods abroad - 1957-58 in Rome and travel in Europe and Egypt, 1959-64 in New York City - preceded his leaving Mumbai permanently for New York in 1968, where he lived until his death in 2004.This boxset of two volumes presents a comprehensive overview of Samant's life and work. Also included are essays on Samant's place in the development of modernism in post-Independence India, a chronological survey of the styles, techniques and themes employed by the artist, and analyses of the media and techniques he utilized.Published in association with Abraham Joel, New York, and Pundole Art Gallery, Mumbai. With an introduction by Ranjit Hoskote and additional contributions from Abhijeet Gondkar, Virginia Kaycoff, Sharad Ghamande, Barbara Bertieri, Abraham Joel, and Judith Wink.

Mohan Samant Boxset

Hoskote, Ranjit

Sirhandi, Marcella

Individual Artists

Mapin Publishing Gp Pty Ltd

Definitive work on the artist and his style and techniques, focusing on his paintingsPioneer in the development of modernism in post-Independence IndiaMohan Samant (1924-2004), among the earliest of the post-Independence modern Indian artists to train in India and settle as a successful mature artist in the West, has been called 'one of the few artists who has successfully made the bridge between Eastern and Western traditions.'Born in Mumbai, Samant received his diploma from the Sir JJ School of Art in 1952, where he had studied under S.B. Palsikar. That year he joined the Progressive Artists Group. Extended periods abroad - 1957-58 in Rome and travel in Europe and Egypt, 1959-64 in New York City - preceded his leaving Mumbai permanently for New York in 1968, where he lived until his death in 2004.Published in association with Abraham Joel, New York, and Pundole Art Gallery, Mumbai. With an introduction by Ranjit Hoskote and additional contributions from Abhijeet Gondkar, Virginia Kaycoff, Sharad Ghamande, Barbara Bertieri, Abraham Joel, and Judith Wink.Previously published as part of a set, this volume, which concentrates on Samant’s paintings, is now available separately. Contents: Contents; Acknowledgements by Abraham Joel; Introduction by Ranjit Hoskote; Meeting Mohan by Judith Wink; Notes on Mohan's Art by Barbara Bertieri; Ode to a Geniu by Sharad Ghamande; The First Patrons: Laying the Groundwork for Modernism in India by Abhijeet Gondkar and Virginia Kaycoff; Plates; Mohan Samant (1924-2004) by Marcella Sirhandi; Part I: Biography; Part II: Styles, Techniques, and Themes; Mohan Samant: Individualism and Context by Jeffrey Wechsler; Media, Objects and Techniques Used by Mohan Samant: Notes on the Artist's Techniques by Barbara Bertieri and Abraham Joel; Imaging of Mohan Samant Paintings by Sharad Ghamande; Artist's Biography; Bibliography; Appendix: Time magazine article on Mohan Samant, MoMA Press Release, Letters, Reflections, Artist's Statement; List of Works; Index

Mohan Samant: Painting (Volume 1)

<p>This volume reproduces artist Mohan Samants erotic sketches, about which he had said, There are two distinct processes in the creation of poetry, music, and painting. One is the achievement of near-perfect craftsmanship (no disregard for that) and the other is an intense, painful, internal striving that reaches outward to culminate in forms known or unknown. This condition could be erotic and at times could create a very destructive tension and confusing madness but given a motor power of a great visionary artist, it could create a Mahakali in person. In fact there is no such thing as professionalism in a great work of art. Only craftsmen become professionals.</p>

Mohan Samant: Erotic Sketchbooks (Volume 2)

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