Italian artist showcases her Asian travel diaries

The Consulate of Italy in Kolkata hosted a cocktail reception on January 7 for the inauguration of Italian painter Giovanna Caruso’s art exhibition. Giovanna, who first came to Kolkata in 1983, was a teacher before she decided to travel and take up painting full time. The work of the nomadic artist, as she calls herself, is reflective of Asia, featuring people she has met, and her own life experiences.

Quotes:My art is like a travel diary to me. I look for adventure when it comes to art, travelling and also experiences. India and Nepal came across as the apt places for such an adventure – Giovanna CarusoWe work with artists and museums to forge cultural synergy and artistic bonds between India and Italy – Riccardo Dalla Costa, Consul General of Italy in Kolkata Pics: Anindya Saha