Expert Hour by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation
Welcome to the Expert Hour brought to you by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation and its principal patron John Delano. We work to preserve Indian history, heritage, art, artists and culture. This series of talks deals with subjects that are light, interesting, inspiring and invigorating. To borrow Mahatma Gandhi’s words: “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” So join us as we take you through the exciting world of art and artists, delve into the inquisitive mind of authors and scholars, peer through the lens of photographers to capture magical moments, and explore the vibrant melting pot of cultures that defines India and what makes up the Expert Hour.
Expert Hour by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation
Expert Hour with Jay Varma
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Season 1
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Episode 4
Jay Varma is the great great great grandson of Raja Ravi Varma, and someone who began his artistic career late in life. Having spent much of the last two decades gaining formal education in painting and portraiture from various well-known art schools in the United States, Jay Varma has only just embarked on his chosen career path. He is now close to 60!
But age has neither dampened Jay’s spirit or affected his artistic oeuvre. Instead he believes that like fine wine, his skills have matured with age, as have his perceptions and understanding of subjects.
Jay Varma is also the recipient of the largest grant given out by Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation.