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Raviprakash Mishra

About the artist: The Dolna Art Story Dolna wasn't born in a boardroom. It was born in a moment. While searching for a name that captured her desire to gently uplift artists — like the tender push of a child's swing — Mitu Basu shared her vision with designer Subrata Bhowmick. He responded: "In Bengali, that's called a Dolna." The name deepened its resonance. Dolna was also Mitu's late mother — her fountainhead of beauty, creativity, and grace. "Let Dolna be a tribute to your mother," Subrata said. "With her blessings, let's begin." He hand-scripted the logo, embedding Mitu's signature bindi into the 'O' — a mark of individuality, commitment, and distinctly Indian identity. Today, Dolna Art is not just a brand. It's a living tribute to creativity, connection, and cultural depth. a b c d e g Education / Self-learning: Our Ethos Dolna's ethos is simple: bring art to where people are, and bring people closer to art. We place exceptional work where audiences live and work, while drawing discerning collectors closer to extraordinary creators. Through strategic inclusion and ecosystem expansion, we correct long-standing imbalances in the art world. The artist remains our north star — we cultivate art as a prestigious, sustainable, and globally competitive profession. Artist Statement: Art Belongs Where Families Gather Out of galleries. Into life In India, a gallery is still — for most families — an intimidating space. There is a gate, visible or invisible, that says: this is not for you. Our answer was to go where families already are. Hotels. Clubs. Malls. Colleges. Courtyards. We were among the first to place art in malls — taking it out of exclusive spaces and into the path of everyday life. "The goal was never to make art accessible in theory. It was to put it somewhere children would see it, ask questions about it, and grow up knowing it was for them." The Dolna Art Story Dolna wasn't born in a boardroom. It was born in a moment. While searching for a name that captured her desire to gently uplift artists — like the tender push of a child's swing — Mitu Basu shared her vision with designer Subrata Bhowmick. He responded: "In Bengali, that's called a Dolna." The name deepened its resonance. Dolna was also Mitu's late mother — her fountainhead of beauty, creativity, and grace. "Let Dolna be a tribute to your mother," Subrata said. "With her blessings, let's begin." He hand-scripted the logo, embedding Mitu's signature bindi into the 'O' — a mark of individuality, commitment, and distinctly Indian identity. Today, Dolna Art is not just a brand. It's a living tribute to creativity, connection, and cultural depth. a b c d e g