TERA VARNA

/ˈtɛrə/

/ˈvɑːnə,ˈvəːnə/

New name? Check. New brand? Check. A world of possibilities for artists? Check.

We brainstormed hours on end only to realize that our gallery name wasn’t quick to register. In the era of plummeting attention spans, we wanted something that was impactful, without compromising on our brand (and art) philosophy.

Art in itself isn’t spelt out; it’s symbolic. That’s the vision we wanted to adopt with our brand name too. We came to the realization that while ART SHOW INTERNATIONAL GALLERY had served its purpose beyond our wildest imagination, without a shadow of doubt, it will need help to carve out its niche through significant uniqueness.

But all that starts with a name.

From Our Founder's Desk

Dear Artists,

When I started TERAVARNA, I didn’t set out to build just another gallery. I wanted to create a space that I’d once longed for as an artist myself — a place where your work could be seen, celebrated, and elevated, regardless of where you come from or how many shows you’ve done or who your backers are or how long your resume is.

Today, TERAVARNA represents artists from over 122 countries and participates in some of the most prestigious international art fairs. But none of this success belongs to me — it belongs to you. 100%!

And I want you to know something important — in the last five years, instead of drawing my own salary from TERAVARNA, every single dollar that exceeded our basic operational costs has been reinvested into:

Cash Prizes
Artist Grants
Promotions on Social Media
Solo Exhibitions
Boosts on Artsy and Artnet
Booth Fees at Art Shows and Fairs

This is a labor of love, not profit. My reward is witnessing your creative journeys take flight.

We may not be a traditional gallery with white walls and champagne openings. But what we are — is real. Inclusive. Alive. And built entirely on the belief that art must have a home, and artists must be heard.

If you’ve trusted us with your work, know that we take that trust seriously. And if you’re just discovering us, I invite you to explore and see how we’re different.

Thank you for being a part of this movement.

Warm regards,

Niladri Sarker, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
TERAVARNA