By Sudhir J Kumar

The “Brush ‘n’ Beyond” exhibition has taken the art world by storm, presenting stunning works from 25 talented visual artists, including two innovative installation creators. The opening night buzzed with excitement as art and literature luminaries addressed an eager audience. The event featured illustrious speakers: Dr. Karn Singh, a Padma Vibhushan awardee and esteemed philosopher-statesman; Roop Chand, senior artist and chairperson of the National Art Centre; and Goldy Malhotra, renowned painter, poet, and educationist. Dr. Singh praised the Speaking Art Foundation’s dedication, urging attendees to support such NPOs through donations or art purchases. He emphasized the importance of cherishing our artistic heritage, which traces back to ancient civilizations like Mohenjo-Daro. Roop Chand offered personalized feedback and encouragement to each artist, deepening their artistic journey with his insights. Goldy Malhotra, the guest of honor, lauded the foundation for assembling such a dynamic group of artists, describing the exhibition as a “cool breeze” amidst the intense summer heat.