“Montblanc Signature for Good” initiative

Montblanc, a leading manufacturer of writing instruments, watches and accessories paid a special tribute to the culture of writing - a tradition, which has always been cherished and promoted.
Montblanc took the initiative and announced the “Montblanc Signature for Good” in support of UNICEF’s educational and literacy programs.
A special edition of the iconic Montblanc writing instrument, Meisterstück was launched at all the exclusive Montblanc boutiques worldwide. The “Meisterstück Signature for Good” edition is a unique writing instrument with a filigree gold – plated olive wreath on the cap including a sapphire that links it to the hallmark of UNICEF. UNICEF being the beneficiary of this program, parts of the proceeds generated from sales of the UNICEF Product Collection will be donated to UNICEF to fight illiteracy.
Montblanc in collaboration with Gallery Blue Spade and Gallery Latitude 28 presented an exclusive contemporary art show curated by Bhavna Kakar.
An interesting show, which focused on contemporary art and its practice, it represents a diverse display of selective works by varied artists at the MONTBLANC BOUTIQUE at Taj Hotel.

The idea: Changing lives through literacy

Lutz Bethge, CEO Montblanc International, stresses the importance of Montblanc`s relationship with UNICEF as, “The support of the children without proper access to education cannot stop when times are tough.”

Since 2004, Montblanc has been a supporter of UNICEF and is renewing its commitments towards the common goal of working for children’s right to literacy. In previous years,’ the ‘Power to Write’, campaign has raised over US$ 1 million in Montblanc boutiques across the world towards education programs initiated by UNICEF.

Montblanc stands for credibility, trust, reliability and long lasting values, therefore taking their commitment to UNICEF very seriously to enhance the joint commitment in supporting education programs around the world.


Contemporary Art show – INDIA HERE AND NOW

Gallery Blue Spade in collaboration with Latitude 28 presented an interesting collection primarily focused on Contemporary Art and its practice.
The show of contemporary works curated by Bhavna Kakar, represented a diverse display of selective works sponsored by Mont Blanc at their showrooms at The Taj, Chandigarh.

About Gallery Blue Spade

Gallery Blue Spade (formerly Gallery mementos) with gallery spaces in Bangalore and Pondicherry exhibited the work by well known, upcoming and fresh artists from India and abroad.
Established in 2007, the gallery is dedicated to engaging with highly innovative and revolutionary art in diverse and unconventional media. The gallery also aims to constantly create a space that initiates collectors towards emerging art that overcome the limits of art by boldly breaking down irrelevant constructs that hinder its true potential.

About Gallery Latitude 28

Sunaina Nanda of Enigma Art has been a collector and art patron with a great collection of works by masters, emerging and mid-career artists from India. Established in 2006 and graduating to Latitude 28 partnered with Bhavna Kakar the gallery is committed to featuring evocative and challenging art in a variety of media. The gallery also aims to cultivate a space that introduces collectors to emerging talent who probe the creative and material boundaries of their art.

About the Curator
Bhavna Kakar is a curator and consultant and the Managing and Executive Editor of Art and Deal Magazine, the only art quarterly published from Delhi on Indian Contemporary Art. After attaining a degree in Fine Arts from Government College of Arts, Chandigarh, Masters in Art History from M. S University , Baroda, she is now pursuing her PhD from National Museum , New Delhi under UGC.

Some of the well know PARTICIPATING ARTISTS were BINOY VARGHESE, M F HUSAIN, SHUVAPRASANNA BHATTACHARYA, S H RAZA , SANJAY BHATTACHARYA , JOGEN CHOWDHURY, NEERAJ GOSWAMI, PARITOSH SEN, AKBAR PADAMSEE , LAXMA GOUD, T VAIKUNTAM , SUMAN ROY, SHYAMAL MUKHERJEE, SEEMA KOHLI, GIRISH KULKARNI, BIBEKANANDA SANTRA, SAPTARSHI NASKAR, DIPALI BHATTACHARYA , PARAG ADHIKARI, MANISH PUSHKALE, CHANDAN CHOUDHURY, SIDDHARTH, RAJIV PURI , DEVIBA WALA