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Director’s Note<br />
Dear friends,<br />
It is with great joy that I bring to you, this first volume of the <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Ichol</strong> <strong>Journal</strong>.<br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Ichol</strong> is my vision for a world class multi-arts centre; a dream that came with a will of its own<br />
and became my purpose and driving force for the last three years. On hindsight, it seems to have<br />
followed a logical path, drawing from my life events, endeavours and things as they unfolded. <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Ichol</strong> is designed to provide facilities and an environment for artists, writers and other creative<br />
individuals to excel in. It is my tribute to those great artists and people who influenced my life.<br />
I envision <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Ichol</strong> as a cultural reservoir for legacies to be left behind in; where people will be<br />
remembered by the creative work they did here, for generations ahead.<br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Ichol</strong> has been designed as a meeting ground for ideas and a space for imagination to flourish.<br />
There is enough room in the world for practicality and functionality, but what of our dreams?<br />
Whether you are a writer, photographer or film maker, <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Ichol</strong> is blessed with an environment<br />
that inspires the impossible. It is not merely a visual arts centre but a commune for all creative<br />
fields. I hope to see shared creativity, and multi-dimensional works of art born through the interdisciplinary<br />
dialogues we encourage at this centre. Yes, <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Ichol</strong> is about grand aspirations and<br />
dreams. Isn’t that where our countless yearnings reveal themselves?<br />
Over the years, I have invited many artists to work in Maihar, held workshops and met magical<br />
minds on these grounds. It was only natural for me to build this establishment here. To be able to<br />
work under open skies, relish the subtle symphonies of nature away from the neurosis of urban life,<br />
and share this with my friends, colleagues and patrons, has been the biggest blessing of all. More<br />
and more people should benefit from this space and its inspiring pulse. Looking out from my little<br />
window in Maihar, I dreamt of sharing it with the whole world!
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