Nisarga Layout, Bengaluru
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Showcase your work in professionally curated exhibitions
Network with artists from over 30 countries
Get featured in prominent art publications and media
We organize diverse art exhibitions featuring traditional hand-pulled printmaking techniques including mezzotint, relief, intaglio, etching, linocut, and serigraphy. Our exhibitions showcase both local and international artists, often as part of our Bengaluru Print Exchange International (BPEI) initiative.
Art enthusiasts, collectors, and artists interested in traditional printmaking techniques and cross-cultural artistic exchange.
Exhibitions often include interactive sessions with artists and are complemented by our extensive art archive and library resources. We regularly feature special themed exhibitions that blend visual arts with literary elements.
Browse through extensive collection of art resources and literature
Study archived works from international artists and BPEI participants
Access reference materials on various printmaking techniques
We provide access to our comprehensive art archive and library, specializing in printmaking collections. Our archive houses works from international artists, including participants of the Bengaluru Print Exchange International (BPEI) from over 30 countries.
Art enthusiasts, researchers, students, and practitioners interested in studying printmaking techniques, exploring international art collections, or seeking inspiration from diverse artistic styles.
Regular updates to collections through our BPEI initiative and special projects like "World's Ink" ensure fresh perspectives and contemporary works alongside traditional pieces.
Learn traditional hand-pulled techniques like mezzotint, etching, and linocut
Get hands-on training from experienced printmaking artists
Access professional printmaking facilities and tools
We offer hands-on workshops specializing in traditional hand-pulled printmaking techniques including mezzotint, relief, intaglio, etching, linocut, and serigraphy. Our workshops cater to different skill levels and age groups.
Art enthusiasts and aspiring printmakers looking to learn authentic printmaking techniques in a collaborative environment with global exposure.
Workshops are part of our broader educational program that includes exhibitions and cultural events, enhancing the learning experience through practical application and artistic exchange.
Join a global community of printmakers through BPEI with zero participation fees
Get your prints featured in international exhibitions and archives
Receive exchange folios with 15 prints, certificates, and print catalogues
We run the Bengaluru Print Exchange International (BPEI), a unique platform connecting printmakers worldwide. Participants submit hand-pulled prints using traditional techniques like mezzotint, relief, intaglio, etching, linocut, or serigraphy.
Artists passionate about traditional printmaking who want to showcase their work internationally and build connections in the global art community.
Selected works may be featured in special projects like "World's Ink," where prints are transformed into comics. Digital and photographic prints are not accepted.
Lavaru Art Center
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Our roots - Named after 'little goat' in Gujarati, we started as a small art center in Bengaluru.
Why printmaking - We believe in preserving traditional hand-pulled printing techniques in today's digital world.
Global vision - Our passion lies in connecting artists across borders, bringing together printmakers from over 30 countries.
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