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**Headline: Baro Art’s Affordable Art Show 2025: Democratizing Art in Bengaluru**
**Bengaluru, September 5, 2025** – Baro Art’s “Affordable Art Show,” curated by Srila Chatterjee, opens today at the Bangalore International Centre, offering a diverse collection of art from across India. Titled “India in Nature: Traditions and Transformations,” the show aims to make art accessible to everyone, challenging the intimidation often associated with traditional art galleries.
The exhibition features a wide range of traditional, tribal, and contemporary works, including watercolour images of Bengaluru, Thangka and Buddhist art from Ladakh, Phad and Pichwai from Rajasthan, Shola craft and Kalighat from Bengal, Gond, Warli and Bhil, as well as Sohrai paintings from Jharkhand and art forms from South India. With prices ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹3 lakh, the show caters to a broad spectrum of budgets.
“We believe in giving people access to joy,” says Chatterjee. “Art should speak to you, and with that in mind, we present the largest possible array of works, so there’s something for everyone.”
Baro Art team members will be on hand to educate visitors about the art on display, including traditional Indian art forms and contemporary pieces, and assist first-time buyers. The show hopes to foster a deeper connection between individuals and art, moving away from the investment-driven approach of the early 2000s and encouraging appreciation for the aesthetic and emotional value of art.
The Affordable Art Show features works by approximately 40 artists, with over 100 framed pieces and 500 works on paper and cloth, as well as lenticular prints, mirrors, mixed-media woodwork, and photographs. The show runs from September 5th (11:00 AM) to September 7th (7:00 PM) at the Bangalore International Centre. Entry is free.
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