Art & Culture

Nature’s Calling’ calls to embrace nature

29 May 2023 02:59 AM IST

A solo art exhibition of visual artist Swati Goel called ‘Nature’s Calling’ is going to be held at Annexe Gallery, India International Centre from 9 to 15 June 2023. Artist Swati Goel said, “Nature’s calling is an exhibition very close and dear to me as it’s inspired by my maternal

Meera mesmerises Delhiites in Kendra Dance Festival

29 May 2023 02:57 AM IST

The premiere art and culture institution of India Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra opened their ‘Kendra Dance Festival 2023,’ with a dance-drama ‘Meera’ at the Kamani Auditorium on Thursday in the presence atleast 400 enthusiastic viewers. The dance drama was based on the life, devotion and sacrifice of the poetess of Rajasthan- Meera.

Profound love for art is indispensable: Shovana Narayan

29 May 2023 02:55 AM IST

Shovana Narayan is a recognised Indian Kathak dancer and a career officer with Indian Audit and Accounts Service. She has been awarded the Padma Shri. She trained under Birju Maharaj. In a candid conversation she gives insights on her journey as a noted Kathak artist. Excerpts: Q. How did you become interested in Kathak dance, and what

Moulding cement into traditional sculptures

23 May 2023 23:38 PM IST

Shilpi Rao Narayana was sitting in a corner of the gallery at Karnataka Chitrakala exhibition and was engrossed in completing his line drawing as viewers of his retrospective exhibition, Kalaayana, snapped pictures and carefully examined the intricate lines of his sculptures. He only set down his painting when someone approached

Honing creative skills of underprivileged children

22 May 2023 03:02 AM IST

With the objective to encourage underprivileged children and hone their creative skills, Nanak Sai and Nayan Naveli Gallery along with ‘Academy of Fine Arts and Literature’ is showcasing art exhibition ‘Ek Nayi Umang’ from 1 June to 10 June at Academy of Fine Arts and Literature. This show will be

Artist beats ‘Down Syndrome’, comes up with solo exhibition

22 May 2023 03:00 AM IST

A Rendezvous with my soul, an abstract art exhibition by artist Hiral Singhal is on display at India Habitat Centre from 24th to 27th May 2023. This is a solo art exhibition where 25 artworks will be presented in the gallery belonging to genre of abstract art. Her all artworks

Solo presentation in New York City

22 May 2023 02:56 AM IST

A retrospect of yet another accomplished painter and poet too is currently on at New York’s Eric Firestone Gallery. 91-year-old accomplished artist and poet Sally Cook’s works are on display in the exhibition titled ‘Sally Cook. Where Fantasy Has Bloomed Painting And Poetry Since The 1960s.’ This is Sally’s first

Vintage artworks on display

22 May 2023 02:53 AM IST

Mexican artist Diego Rivera’s works created by him during his lifetime are on display at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Organised by Crystal Bridges and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the exhibition ‘Diego Rivera’s America’ curated by James Oles and Maria Castro, is coordinated at Crystal Bridges

The future of Carnatic music is secure: Jayanthi Kumaresh

22 May 2023 02:43 AM IST

Jayanthi Kumaresh is an Internationally renowned Saraswati Veena artist. Jayanthi comes from a direct unbroken lineage of disciples of Saint Thyagaraja who have been practising Carnatic music for six generations. In a candid conversation she gives her insights about her journey with the Veena. Excerpts: Q. Even though your family

4 Tips for Choosing a South African Online Casino

20 May 2023 03:41 AM IST

The online casino industry is expanding fast in South Africa – there are so many platforms to choose from that it is sometimes overwhelming. For a casual casino player who just wants to play for the laughs or someone who is aiming to claim serious jackpots, the right online casino

Creative painting session aimed at liberating thoughts

15 May 2023 05:41 AM IST

Painting is an expression of ideas as well as emotions. Making the design curriculum more interesting for learners, students at Apeejay Institute of Design (AID) attended elective sessions on painting, gift packaging and 3D sculpture. All the students were enthusiastic to work on their respective subjects. The 5 days elective

How Bengaluru’s visual culture hinges on spatial politics

15 May 2023 05:39 AM IST

At first glance, it is very easy to dismiss “On a Pedestal’, an exhibition on public statues in Bengaluru, for its snapshots-stuck-on-charts format. But if you keep looking, each of the 700-odd photographs gives you such a wealth of information that you can write a magnum opus on the IT