Intersections
by Mike Saijo, curated by Deepa Subramanian
bG Galleries, Bergamot Station, May, 2022
“Intersections,” a solo show by artist Mike Saijo, curated by Deepa Subramanian.examines the intersections of Latino, Japanese, and Jewish communities in Boyle Heights. The exhibit includes Saijo’s own street photography, wall painting, and book pieces in this exploration of cultural intersection.
In the spirit of intersection Mike will present the gallery’s new influences section featuring street photography by Daido Moriyama.
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Meditative Musings
Launch of self taught artist Berta Negari
Curated by Deepa Subramanian
​Self taught LA based Contemporary Artist Berta Negari is exhibiting her works for the first time in Los Angeles. Her 100 year old historic home and studio in Venice Beach will open its doors to the viewers in December 2022. She will also be a featured artist at the upcoming solo show at the prestigious 5000 sq ft space at 2xxx, Wishire Boulevard, Santa Monica.
Palm Springs Modernism Show
Feb 2022
A group show of mid century modern artists including post modern contemporaries Anjolie Ela Menon, Paritosh Sen, Shyamal Dutta Ray, Laxma Goud, Manu Parekh, Yusuf Arakkal and more.
An extract of notable Curatorial Projects in India:
1. 'Impalpable Expressions" by Gurudas Shenoy, May 2019
2. "Monsoon Moods" by Milind Nayak, December 2017
3. "Pioneering Contemporaries Karnataka" - a tribute to the legendary Late Yusuf Arakkal, May 2017 felicitated by the former Chief Secretary (India) of Karnataka, Shri, Subash Chandra Khuntia.
4. "A tribute to Ramanujan" - by S. G.Vasudev on the anniversary of A.K.Ramanujan [45] felicitated by Shri, Girish Karnad, July 2016
5. "Black & White" by S. G. Vasudev & Jogen Chowdhury, The Riz Carlton, Bangalore [46] January 2016
6. "Fly like a bird: Birds in contemporary art” -by Rekha Hebbar Rao, April 2015
7. "Poetry in colors" – a group show by V. Anamika, Anuradha Nalapat, Balan Nambiar Dimpy Menon C.Douglas, P.Gopinath, K.Muralidharan, Ravikumar Kashi, Rekha Hebbar Rao, Sultana Hasan, Sumana Chowdhury, S. G. Vasudev & Yusuf Arakkal Dec 2014
8. "Of Masters and Heroes"- Art Camp by P.Gnana, A.Viswam, C.Dakshinamurthy, M.Jayakumar, R.Muralidharan curated by Vidhya Gnana Gouresan, Singapore, Co-curated by Deepa Subramanian, December 2013
9. "Of sounds and silences" by Raviram Ramakrishnan, August 2013
10.“Two to tango" a fundraiser for the Times Foundation, The Times of India, Bangalore, April 2012
11.“Madras Musings” by Thotta Tharanni Mani M Mani P.Gnana P.Gopinath at Art Bengaluru 2011
12. The Lotus Pond" by Milind Nayak in Nov 2011
13."The unfolding of the self" by Shan Re in Nov 2011
14."Magic of myriad colors" by Paresh Hazra Aditi Hazra at the Taj West End, Bangalore in Nov 2012
15."Charcoal & Gold" by Paresh Hazra in Oct 2010
16."The many faces of India" at 1MG Lido Mall in 2015
17."Intelligence in the field " - by Surendra Kumar Sagar in Aug 2011
18."Holy cow" by P.Gnana in May 2011
19.“The moods” Shailaja Gidwani, Hong Kong, 2012
20.“Dreams & Realities” – Kazi Anirban, Apr, 2010
21.“The Zen state” by Shan Re, Dec 2009
Plugged-Unplugged
by LA Marler, Nov 2022
"Plugged-Unplugged" is a solo show of works by Artist LA Marler, curated by Deepa Subramanian. The show which opened at the Valnes & Co, Ocean Park explored the differences and challenges faced by the analog and the digital world.
LA ART SHOW, 2023
Paper projects Curated by Deepa Subramanian
Solo Show of LA MARLER
"Here's my story"- a solo show of works by LA Marler with a set of vintage typewriter art and iconic images of mid-century modern analog devices with powerful keywords at the Paper project section of LA Art Show, 2023.
Palm Springs Modernism Show, 2021
Palm Springs Convention Centre
A group show of an eclectic mix of artists was curated by Deepa Subramanian at the Palm Springs Convention Centre, Palm Springs. The participating artists were Zachary Aronson, Ivan Butorac, Aaron Kramer, Shan Re, S.G.Vasudev and Dimpy Menon.
Deepa Subramanian has curated over 75 plus significant shows both in India and in the United States. She has launched emerging artists and curated works of contemporary masters with her expertise in market positioning and branding, catalogues and creatives, media coverage, and commerical sales.
Social and charitable causes
1. 'Hear the bigger picture" - for the hearing impaired by the Cheshire Livelihood Resource Centre and the Times Foundation, The Times of India, Bangalore]
2. "Two to tango" a fundraiser for education by the Times Foundation, Times of India
3. "Kala for Vidhya' a fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Bangalore at the Taj West End, Bangalore April 2014
4. Gulf Connoisseur's awards for the most influential Indians, The Leela, Bangalore.
5. 'Felicitation of budding women entrepreneurs' by the Times Foundation.
6. 'SHE' a project for women by Raintree Media Publications, Bangalore