It is not often that we get to see a 24-year-old standing tall at an art gallery. Gaurav and Vickram Assomull are here to bust the myth with the two brothers now having ventured into art. Gaurav says, “Among many reasons, I saw there was a huge gap in the market. Not a lot of people were selling international art. I have grown up with art around me and it has always been a great influence in my life.”
Gaurav has acquired double honours in International Business from the British Institute in Paris. With a keen interest in art, he expanded his knowledge at the Bel Air Fine Art Gallery in Geneva and St Tropez.
On the hand, Vickram has worked with an art gallery in London for over two years. Vickram says, “We wanted practical knowledge about how to run a gallery. Thus, working with an art gallery was very helpful.” The brothers started their venture in November 2008 and which has since scaled heights. Gaurav explains, “I think what has made us click is that we understand and value our customer.
My brother Vickram and I personally hand-deliver the pieces; so whether it is Vikrohli or Chembur at 8:30am, we have gone and delivered the artwork.”
Vickram is of the opinion that art can be for young people too. Gaurav agrees, “There are a lot of people who go abroad to study and then come back home and start up their lives; the very basic is to get a pad and do it up. They value international art as they know its worth.” The brothers, however, do not have plans to start with Indian art yet. They explain, “There is already huge competition in that area.”
