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    Art is a lot of things, but just like cinema and literature, art is a foremost form of escape; sometimes for the artists, most of the time for the viewer.<br />
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    &quot;If you&#39;ve ever been fascinated by a destination filled with rich life, culture and history that can&#39;t help but lead you to take a snapshot of every detail &ndash; then you&#39;ll understand its creative appeal to an artist,&quot; said Ankita Talreja of Indian auction house AstaGuru. &quot;Whether it&#39;s the bright city lights of Mumbai, the cosy beaches of Goa or the reckless streets of New York, the significance of a destination has roused some incredible artistic interpretations.&quot;</p>
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    Gigi Scaria is a Kerala-born artist who dabbles in mixed media, including painting, photography, sculpture, installation, and video. Scaria&#39;s work emphasises travelling through different places as a medium of exploration of people and culture. He has travelled extensively across India, and his works represent what he takes from each place.</p>
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    Shruti Goneka had an exhibition at the India Habitat Centre comprising paintings influenced by her travels. &quot;Tibet and Ladakh are definitely my favourite places to travel to. I have taken all of my inspirations from everywhere I have travelled to so far and that will continue.&quot; She said of her favourite places to travel for inspiration.</p>