The Indian edition of ArtInfo, that has portals in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Russia and the UK was launched recently by Louise Blouin, chairman and CEO of the group Louise Blouin Media (LBM).
"India has a enormous amount of culture, centuries of historical beauty. It has so much to give to the world ranging from medicines to art," Louise Blouin, chairman and CEO of the group told PTI.
"As the leading culture and lifestyle portal in the world, we possess a long-term interest in building channels for engagement, exchange and access, to share India's dynamic and promising art scene,"
said Louise, who was in the country
for the launch.
Louise says she is looking to explore collaborations with various government and non governmental organisations.
The new website marks the third expansion into Asia alongside Hong Kong and China of the group, which has publications such as Art+Auction, Modern Painters and Gallery Guide magazines as well as a news portal, Blouin News.
The group plans to set up operations in Bangalore hiring about 200 to 300 writers, art history experts and critics who would be working closely with museums, art galleries and artists to give updated information.
Louise has invested over USD 110 million in building Louise Blouin Media and LBM says it is pursuing what they see as "significant opportunities, in building expertise and capabilities in India." MORE
