30-something duo are part of a group of 59 Korean artists whose works are being showcased at “Earth Synergy”, an Indo-Korean ceramic exhibition. “We hope people like the works,” said Jin, slightly nervous, as she readied for the show that began on Wednesday.

Tripat Kalra, owner of Gallerie Nvya, sounded more confident: “Indian art patrons are now willing to take the plunge and get acquainted with art from across the world. They certainly don’t want to be confined by geographical borders.” After contributing towards the globalisation of Indian art by collaborating with international galleries, participating in art fairs and organising overseas exhibitions, private galleries in the Capital are now flying down international artists.

While any hastily put together exhibition, with a Husain or a Raza thrown in, can generate some sort of a buzz, when you bring in little-known artists from Beijing and Bangkok, the works have to speak for themselves and pique the curiosity of connoisseurs. But at this point of time — when parvenus and the nascent arterati are searching for something new for their walls — galleries are willing to play along.

“Renowned Indian artists may guarantee immediate attention but as a gallery we feel responsible for making people aware of the art scene in the rest of the world,” said Balajit Singh Chadha, owner of Studio Vasant, who flew down 11 British artists for the exhibition “Cracking Spot”.

Nina Pillai, meanwhile, handpicked a group of Chinese artists for an exhibition later in the year. “The works will be priced at Rs 1-5 lakh, making it affordable for young investers. The artists will also be coming to India to discuss their art,” said Pillai, who plans to bring in Russian, Brazilian, Thai and Cambodian artists for group exhibitions.

The work is paying off. When Arun Vadehra, director of Vadehra Art Gallery, exhibited works of 10 Chinese artists last year, more than 30 per cent of the works were sold. “Good art speaks for itself, irrespective of who wields the brush,” said Vadehra, who has a show of British sculptures lined up. A beaming Kalra added, “The orders for the ceramics are pouring in.”