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Raja Ravi Varma: His Mythological Perspectives
A talk by Devdutt Pattanaik
Presented by The Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation
Speakers
High tea at 5 pm. While entry is free, an RSVP to office@therrvhfoundation.com is mandatory for admission to the event.
Noted mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik, will present us with his interpretation of 15 paintings created by master artist Raja Ravi Varma. He will examine the mythological perspective in each of the paintings and offer more insight into the setting and thought behind why Ravi Varma might have painted each scene as he did. This event is conceptualised by Rukmini Varma, Chairperson, TRRVHF.
This is the first time Mr Pattanaik will be interpreting the artist’s work.
About The Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation:
The Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation was established in 2015 to uphold the values and traditional expressions which the great artist sought to promote and delineate through his works, a rich cultural heritage that is not confined within geographical borders of just our country but the world in general.
The Foundation is the brainchild of his great great granddaughter Princess Bharani Thirunal Rukmini Bayi Thampuran of Travancore State, Gitanjali Maini, art connoisseur, promoter and curator, and Jay Varma an artist extraordinaire who is carrying on the rich legacy of academic art.
With an intense passion for art and preserving the heritage of Raja Ravi Varma, the founders have embarked on a journey to promote his rich legacy, whose works continue to influence every walk of life – be it art and culture, theatre, education, religion, personal beliefs, attire and adornment and even films.
The Foundation works to sustain Varma’s heritage and engage with relevant stakeholders and the public, as do other foundations in Europe and elsewhere for masters such as Rembrandt and Picasso.
Speakers
Devdutt Pattanaik
Devdutt Pattanaik writes on relevance of mythology in modern times, especially in areas of management, governance and leadership. Trained in medicine, he worked for 15 years in the healthcare and pharma industries before he focused on his passion full time. He is author of 41 books and over 1000 columns, with bestsellers such as My Gita, Jaya, Sita, Business Sutra and the 7 Secret Series.
He was a speaker at TEDIndia 2009 and spoke on Myths that Mystify, East versus West. His TV shows include Business Sutra on CNBC-TV18 and Devlok on Epic TV. He consults organisations on culture, diversity and leadership and also consults various television channels and filmmakers on storytelling.
