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That's why he's now organising Optikal Asylum, an art event geared specifically towards young viewers. Even the place where it will be held, a pub in Khar, is a hotspot for the youth since it regularly hosts electronic music gigs and things like skateboarding competitions. This show, too, will have a DJ, Yung Raj, playing an eclectic three-hour set even as the attendees take in the artworks on display. Plus, there's a doodling workshop that Shantanu Hazarika will host. So, it's going to be a multi-disciplinary exhibition that is meant to be a day-long affair for youngsters.

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Rodrigues tells us, "There's so much information out there on the Internet for the newer generation that for them to really start liking something, it has to be built over time. From what I've seen, most youngsters are fans of art that's online. You look at something on Instagram and go, 'Wow, that's great.' But when it comes down to stepping out and actually supporting your local artists, I feel that's something that has to be developed in the long run. So, our agenda is to build a new target audience that is constantly supporting artists their age."

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He adds that the 16 artists whose works will be displayed include Mehek Malhotra, Shreya Arora, Yash Pradhan and Karan Kumar. Most of them hail from this city, though there are a few people from elsewhere as well. The list of people who'll be selected to display their works will change with every edition, with the plan being to make this a monthly affair. Mumbai, like Delhi, has a thriving arts scene that mainly involves shows in galleries. But now, Optikal Asylum promises to change the scene's colours.

On August 4, 12 pm to 9 pm
At Khar Social, Rohan Plaza, 5th Road, Ram Krishna Nagar, Khar West.
Call 7506394243
Free

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