Vivacious depiction of visual symbols

06 Mar 2023 01:33 AM IST

Inspired by the pandemic and lockdown that followed, noted painter Nayanaa Kanodia will be showcasing her new works in a solo show at Mumbai’s Jehangir Art Gallery from March 21. In ‘A Tryst with Destiny’ the artist brings forth the compromise between man and the situations due to the pandemic

Resilience: stories of women inspiring change

06 Mar 2023 01:31 AM IST

The photography exhibition, “Resilience,” celebrates the strength and determination of women who have made a significant impact in their communities. The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in collaboration with World Press Foundation, have brought a 21-day photo exhibition titled Resilience – stories of women inspiring change to India.

clever use to colours

27 Feb 2023 01:28 AM IST

French photographer and artist Christophe Canato’s recent exhibition of photographs ‘Anima’ wonderfully draws out the feminine side of the male figure. Christophe makes clever use to colours to coat the personalities of the subjects in the photographs to not only bring out the diversity of the world these men exist

using Robotics in art work

27 Feb 2023 01:27 AM IST

Visual artist Philip Gamblen’s works seem to speak a language of their own. The former gem cutter from Canada, specializes in the use of mechanics, electronics and robotics to create interactive art that is largely informed by technology and science. Phil has also been increasingly using robotics in his artworks

Holistic presentation of Hindustani art

27 Feb 2023 01:23 AM IST

12th Jashn-e-Adab Sahityotsav Art, Culture and Literature Festival 2023 unfolded with some excellent sessions on 25 February at IGNCA, Janpath, Delhi. This cultural extravaganza was organised by Jashn-e-Adab Sahityotsav in association with Ministry of Culture (GoI) and in collaboration with IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts) to celebrate

Stay hungry to learn everyday: Shubhendra Rao

27 Feb 2023 01:22 AM IST

Prominent sitar player Shubhendra Rao is ranked amongst the top soloists of India. The press describes him as “a musical bridge to many cultures” and “a thinking musician, constantly endeavouring to carry his instrument beyond conventional boundaries”. His music is an experience that is not aimed at titillating the senses,

Paying tribute to ancestors and comrades

27 Feb 2023 01:18 AM IST

He prefers calling himself the Australia’s original Aboriginal storyteller and refuses to be cast in the idea of just being a mere entertainer for the white audiences. Celebrated Australia artist and storyteller, Ron Bradfield Jr admits he loves facilitating cultural conversations across all levels through art and personal stories. The

two-day long Ghazal Festival

27 Feb 2023 01:14 AM IST

The Delhi Government’s art, and culture department, Sahitya Kala Parishad that promotes various Indian art and culture, received an overwhelming response for its two-day long Ghazal Festival held on 23rd and 24th of February 2023. The audience was seen enjoying the festival at the L.T.G Auditorium, Mandi House. The first

An ode to the mehfil of nawabs by kathak exponent Rani Khanam

20 Feb 2023 01:03 AM IST

The evening was all set to experience the essence of Mehfil of Nawabs as Kathak exponent Rani Khanam presented “Mehfil e Safarnama”, at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi recently. This kathak dance performance featured numerous themes in Kathak, Gayaki, and royal court poetry, Mehfil of Nawabs, and courtesans.This

Clever approach of a DIY approach

20 Feb 2023 01:01 AM IST

Singapore-born artist Desmond Mah explores the themes of strangeness and alienation from his position of cultural hybridity and fluid identity using monstrous forms and expressive body fragments. The artist whose works are currently on at the Spectrum Project Space makes clever use of a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) approach to create his

Weaving beautiful stories:

20 Feb 2023 01:00 AM IST

Using collage and crochet, artist and writer Mikaela Castledine weaves beautiful stories to create amazing works of art. Well-known for creating crocheted animal sculptures, her latest collection of work ‘Heirloom’ honours the debt she owes to her near and far ancestors. Heirloom, she says is about memory, genetic legacy and

Carving Time at Palette Art Gallery

20 Feb 2023 00:57 AM IST

An artist who contends with surpassing the limitations of the physical constraints of materiality while interrogating notions of perceived reality, power and strength within the history of politics, hybrid forms, and the existence of man. Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of nature, history and anatomy, Rajesh Ram examines perceived material