iPops the Exhibition

iPops has been witness to the birth of the new genre in art, as KV Sridhar, one of India’s advertising legends and an acclaimed artist, showcases a collection of 28 paintings created on iPad.

e4m by Shubhangi Mehta
Published: Jun 13, 2011 8:09 AM  | 4 min read
iPops the Exhibition

iPops which cannot be regarded as any conventional art show and can be arguably called the dawn of a new art forms. Here, a brand new canvas, brimming with technology’s brilliance, fully lends itself to realise the creative ambitions of an artist. The 28 paintings created by KV Sridhar are riveting to say the least. ‘POPS – a preview’ is the work of one of the veterans of the advertising industry, KV ‘Pops’ Sridhar, National Creative Director, Leo Burnett, where he shared his creativity with the world in the form of an exhibition of iPad on canvas at Mumbai’s Scarecrow Art Gallery.

What counts as media technology is no longer an easy task. The computer, which is central to many new media art projects, is itself composed of a heterogeneous and constantly changing assortment of computer hardware and software. Artists with an inherent aesthetic and a scientific inclination comprehended new media technologies and concerned themselves with the aesthetic possibilities of these tools. Sridhar’s new body of work locates itself into that important domain of new media art practice; and after cursory viewing, displays degrees of conceptual sophistication.

As Alan Cohen, the author of inspirational books, says, “Truly creative people care a little about what they have done, and a lot about what they are doing. Their driving focus is the life force that surges in them now.” Sridhar has all the aesthetic life force and driving focus, enough to now inspire a newer generation of fine artists.

The paintings have been executed on the iPad and printed on canvas. Stark lines define forms (mostly women) held in primary colours. The paintings are an exploration of the creative possibilities of certain software as visually impasto layers flatly on the canvas surface and appear tangible.

Stylus poised effortlessly in hand, KV Sridhar readily reveals the makings of his art, generously displaying the seeming ease of it. But then Sridhar, or Pops as he is endearingly called across generations amongst the media and advertising fraternity, is a man known for his generosity of spirit and largesse of support. The entire sale proceeds will be used to support an NGO working for the marginalised sections of the society.

About his new medium, Pops said, “Having used Fountain Pen drawing application on the iPhone nearly a year back, the iPad intrigued me, and finally with the Art Rage application, I was done in. The best part of this is you still need to be a trained skilled painter to paint on iPad. It is a more convenient way to paint and importantly, you can undo mistakes if any, of course you never get to smell the linseed oil or turpentine!”

Born in a family rooted in theatre and film, KV Sridhar began painting at the age of three. As he grew older, both, art and science interested him. Following his graduation in Botany, Zoology and Chemistry from Osmania University, Hyderabad, he enrolled to study art at Ideal School of Art in Gulbarga, Karnataka, inspired by the monumental works of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Between 1976 and 1981, he held several solo exhibitions and participated in many group shows. The popularity of his works was obvious in the success of these shows. Currently, his paintings are in the collections of the Andhra Pradesh Lalit Kala Academy, Hyderabad Art Society, Modern Pavilion of the Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad, the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority, and several private collectors in India and abroad.

The iPops workshop gives one the opportunity to learn and understand more about the idea, concept and technique on this art from the creator itself. KV Sridhar, also known as Pops is one of India’s most celebrated advertising legends and an acclaimed artist and has created the fascinating and revolutionary technique of painting using the iPad. The aspiring artist who wishes to explore this exciting new genre shall mail 3-5 of their best artworks to ipops@scarecrow.asia. 25 shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the workshop, and the best one will take home a dazzling new iPad.

The artworks should be shared in jpeg format (paintings/illustrations/graphic design) with file size up to 1MB. Details like name, gender, age, address, phone no., email-id, T-shirt size and the name of your college/company shall also be sent until 25 June 201. For more information, email us at: ipops@scarecrow.asia. Workshop will start 3pm onwards on 30 June 2011 and selected candidates will be notified about the same on 28 June.

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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur

The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:15 PM  | 1 min read
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With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.

The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.

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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out

The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:07 PM  | 1 min read
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Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."

The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."

COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.

Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.

He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.

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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK

Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Aug 26, 2023 11:48 AM  | 1 min read
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e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.

According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.

As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.

A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.

Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.

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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall

The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
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Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.

“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.

“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."

"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."

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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias

Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments

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Published: Aug 24, 2023 3:35 PM  | 1 min read
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KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.

Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy

Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.

Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."

Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."

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