Bytes from India by Randa Breuer

Nov. 23, 2023 - Thanksgiving Day - in Bangaluru  Entering the Ritz Carlton in Bangaluru, a life-sized bronze Picasso should clue the guests that this is not ordinary hotel. In fact,  Walking through the halls of the Ritz Carlton is walking in an art gallery; Exquisite paintings by famous artists from many parts of the world are on view here.  A lifesize bronze sculpture of a bored Pablo Picasso by Robert st. Croix (sculpted in 2003) greets visitors outdoors, at the entrance to the hotel. He is sitting on a rocking chair, arms folded, looking totally unamused. Robert St. Croix is an American sculptor based out of Florida. This sculpture is part of a series entitled "Homage to the Masters" and inspired by their work - as can be seen in these pictures below: Picasso sitting in his favorite chair, and two of his many paintings of women in this rocking chair. The Art and Soul Gallery in Mumbai has curated this collection for the Ritz, as part of its public works of decorating hote