An acrylic painting by my artist friend Komal Bhandari was the most expensive thing I have bought till date. It cost me approximately 6000 dollars and is four feet by four feet in size. This colorful square is the proud occupant today on my living room wall. I always look at it with both joy and apprehension as it may get soiled or damaged, because still there is no clear cut insurance policy for Art in my country. I knew when I bought it that this would become a priceless member of my family. It is so beautiful that I do not intend to sell it even if I get a greater price than I bought for.

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As I was not too good in subjects like Mathematics and Science, I always looked forward to our twice-a-week Art classes. I drew and painted well since my childhood, therefore I was adored by my art teacher to the envy of my classmates. But the opposite happened during my Mathematics and Science classes where I was mostly being punished for my wrong answers. I was King in my Art classes. My artworks hung on the walls of the Art Room. I felt proud whenever I entered to attend my classes here. It was my domain!

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