Art unites all at a packed Chitra Santhe  

For 21 years now, the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat (KCP) has organised a date with art for Bengaluru in the form of the Chitra Santhe and without fail, patrons show up in large numbers and encourage artists

For 21 years now, the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat (KCP) has organised a date with art for Bengaluru in the form of the Chitra Santhe and without fail, patrons show up in large numbers and encourage artists.

This year was no exception. Over 4 lakh people attended the annual art fair resulting in business of around ₹5 crore on Sunday. 

The roads around the parishat had turned into vibrant art galleries buzzing with artists and enthusiasts, many who had come from different corners of the city.

Prarthna Gupta, a businesswoman, exclaimed, “This is such an amazing marketplace, a delight for art lovers like me. I have already spent around ₹90,000, and I am sure I will end up buying more.” 

It seemed like there was something for everyone – from senior citizens to first-time visitors.  

“When I went through the first few stalls, I thought everything was super expensive and I could not find anything relatable and affordable. But, to my surprise, I found a cute stall selling artwork which was focussed on Gen – Z culture which I ended up buying” said Tushar Khandelwal, a pilot who had come to the fair. 

“I did not really come to buy anything, but I’ve already picked a few small pieces because they are irresistible,” said Raman Reddy, a student.