Art & Culture

The Essence of Sri Gita Govindam through Abhinaya

02 Oct 2023 11:26 AM IST

Sri Gita Govindam is one of the greatest love songs of Lord Krishna and Radha. This extremely heart rendering poem was written by the greatest devotee of Sri Krishna – Saint Poet Jayadev in the 12th Century. Gita Govindam is divine and sensual as well as the spiritual love between Krishan &

Lalit Arpan Festival: Empowering young artists

02 Oct 2023 11:25 AM IST

Padma Shri awardee Shovana Narayan, a name synonymous with Kathak, is the celebrated outstanding doyen of this art form. She embodies the spirit and ethos of Indian spirituality, classicism, and artistic excellence. For her outstanding, consistent, and trend-setting pioneering works in Kathak, she has been awarded the prestigious national awards

Punjab Art Initiative – Amritsar Edition launches its inaugural show

25 Sep 2023 13:49 PM IST

The first ever public art festival in Amritsar with the theme ‘A Fine Balance’ will be held from 20th Sept 2023 to 22nd Oct 2023 at VR Ambarsar, Circular Road, Amritsar Punjab Art Initiative – Amritsar Edition, the public art festival supported by Yuj Arts Foundation announced the inauguration of

LalitArpan Festival’s 22nd Edition set to begin on October 4 in Delhi

25 Sep 2023 09:28 AM IST

The LalitArpan Festival was founded in 2002 by Kathak maestro Padmashri Guru Shovana Narayan, Dr. Jyotsna Suri, and the late Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan, one of the most renowned tabla players. Its main objective was to serve as a platform for young artists to showcase their talents alongside established senior

Pragjyotishpur Lit Fest in Guwahati from September 29

25 Sep 2023 09:27 AM IST

The Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival will begin in Guwahati on September 29, an official said on Sunday. This year’s theme is ‘In Search of Roots’, and different sessions will be held over three days on it. Among those will be panel discussions, conversations with authors, workshops on creative writing, quiz, poetry

Unveiling Artistic Passion: ‘Of Thoughts & Memories’ by Sanjay Bhattacharya

25 Sep 2023 09:25 AM IST

Arushi Arts is set to unravel a solo painting exhibition by the renowned artist Sanjay Bhattacharya at the Indian Habitat Centre’s Visual Art Gallery in New Delhi. The exhibition will run from September 21 to September 27, 2023. ‘Of Thoughts & Memories’ weaves artist Bhattacharya’s artistic expressions in all of

Art Magnum presents ‘The Millennials: Art by Generation Next’ Exhibition

25 Sep 2023 09:23 AM IST

Art Magnum unveiled its exhibition, “The Millennials: Art by Generation Next,” marking the commencement of a month-long showcase that will run from September 15th to October 15th, 2023. The inauguration of the art show was graced by Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma, who officially opened the exhibition during its preview

‘Transformation Manifested’: A fusion of personal experiences in Art

18 Sep 2023 12:31 PM IST

Transformation Manifested,’ a solo show by artist U. Vijay Kumar, is being held until September 30th. This show is curated by Kiran K. Mohan and organized by Gallery 1000A. For the artist Vijay Kumar, each artwork epitomizes a special feeling that he has experienced during his life. The palette of

Shudh Dhwani: Music & dance festival held at Triveni Kala Sangam

18 Sep 2023 12:30 PM IST

The fifth annual music and dance festival, ‘Shudh Dhwani,’ was recently organized by the Snehalata Memorial Foundation at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi. It was a two-day Music and Dance festival. The evening commenced with a performance by Pt. Lokesh Anand on Shehnai, accompanied by Pt. Jitendra Swain on tabla.

Preserving Traditional Arts in the Modern World

18 Sep 2023 12:28 PM IST

Preserving traditional arts in the modern world is not just about safeguarding our heritage; it’s about ensuring that the canvas of our culture remains vibrant with the timeless brushstrokes of tradition amidst the ever-changing strokes of progress. The age-old forms of artistic expression via art, craft, painting and sculptures have

Amrita Sher-Gil painting sells for RS 61.8 crore, sets Indian Artist record

18 Sep 2023 12:24 PM IST

Amrita Sher-Gil’s painting “The Story Teller,” created in 1937, recently sold for an astounding Rs 61.8 crore ($7.44 million) on September 16. This sale set a new world record for the highest price ever achieved by an Indian artist. This iconic artwork was the highlight of Saffronart’s Evening Sale: Modern

Unveiling Creativity: Chippa Sudhakar’s solo art exhibition at Shrishti Art Gallery

18 Sep 2023 12:23 PM IST

Shrishti Art Gallery is thrilled to present “Tracing the Trails of Migration,” a highly anticipated solo exhibition by the acclaimed artist Chippa Sudhakar. The exhibition will take place at Bikaner House, New Delhi, from September 22nd to September 31st, 2023. Featuring over 35 awe-inspiring artworks, Sudhakar’s exhibition explores the impact