And who should be credited for bringing art and automobiles together at such an unlikely setting? Polka Art gallery’s owner Aarti Singh who took a sentimental step back in time by bringing 21 artists of international repute together for the Bentley Polka Art show, organized for the first time with an automobile company.

“As it was difficult to work out a theme for bringing artists like Raza and Hussain together who are icons unto themselves, we thought of Bentley, which is a classy brand and connects with the works of the artists in terms of quality, size and drama,” said Singh.

The works span 30 years and were carefully picked to match genre with the brand as well. Though, it is hard to say whether the classy sports car Lamborghini would jibe well with the mood of Bose Krishnmachari’s acrylic on canvas—Stretched Bodies, a mélange of colour with blurred skulls. “ We haven’t restricted ourselves to masters only and have a good mix of genres,” said Singh.

They also plan an annual arts show with a gallery that is bound to benefit both since the showroom will see double of the footfalls from high net worth individuals. For Singh, the response has been good, especially from the Mumbai clients who were eager to snap up the works.

The works begin from Rs 2 lakh while Khambatta’s Fury is pegged at Rs 7 lakhs.