Chennai, the cultural capital will host the 2nd edition of India’s weeklong celebration of Modern and Contemporary Art. Scheduled to open from March 11th-18th 2012, the festival will showcase some of the most exclusive masterpieces from across the globe. The 2012 edition will play hosts to Chennai’s first massive installations and art projects along with some vibrant public connect programs. The Key Highlights of upcoming ART CHENNAI 2012 are: • A Boutique art Fair • Exclusive art previews by galleries across the city • A special contemporary exhibition: A four-part project addressing the work of three generations of artists currently active in India. • Interactive public art projects at Marina Beach • Installations of large artworks at public spaces • Art conference • Art Residency Program • Student Connect Initiatives • Video Art Lounge • Video Mapping With the reputation earned in its maiden edition ART CHENNAI now commands supreme attention. The next edition is sure to be a glitter in the horizon of cultural collaboration amongst art collectors, historians, curators, artists and critics. About ART CHENNAI ART CHENNAI, The Festival for Modern and Contemporary Art is an annual weeklong fixture representing the best of visual art by providing a unique opportunity for art to be received by a large and discerning art audience globally. Website: www.artchennai.com