Posts by: Proma Chakraborty

Proma Chakraborty -May 31, 2019

Dance of life What: ‘Ýh – DUMB!’ – this dance theatre production is all about exploring the dumbness we experience in our daily life. With dance performances (jazz, contemporary dance) and physical theatre, Danza Performing Arts’ is back with its 10th annual summer dance theatre production. It is about realising that one actually needs freedom […]

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Proma Chakraborty -May 31, 2019

Painting, photography, comedy, theatre, fashion — there is something for everyone at the second edition of the I AM — Identity Art Marathon Unfolding over 24 days, the I AM — Identity Art Marathon  art festival will hold a multitude of events, including exhibitions, talks, walks, live sessions and workshops. The idea is to give […]

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Proma Chakraborty -May 24, 2019

Even though efforts have been made by artists to set up installations in the Capital, government policies and lack of public responsibility become a roadblock Anyone living in the city would be familiar with the 35-feet high, mushroom-shaped steel sculpture near the AIIMS flyover. Spread over six acres, ‘Sprouts’ is India’s largest site specific public […]

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Proma Chakraborty -May 24, 2019

Breaking shackles What: Young Meeta is battling with herself, trying to fit into society. Confused about her emotions, she finally finds the missing piece of her puzzle in another girl, Nama, who makes her feel things she had never felt in her life. Will she be able to express her queer feelings to society? Will […]

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Proma Chakraborty -May 24, 2019

This exhibition gives a glimpse of Russian art and folk, but is also a fusion of two cultures, like the artist herself. Portraits of famous dancers are highlights Shanti Kushwaha has two motherlands – Russia and India – as her father is Indian and mother Russian. The cultures, traditions and psychology of both remain close […]

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Proma Chakraborty -May 16, 2019

Capturing reality What: After the tragedy of a mining dam collapse in Brumadinho (Brazil), a documentary crew captured the daily lives of local residents. Train of Tears depicts the perplexity of a community that had their history wiped out by the toxic mud. Through the impressions of women who live in the area, the narrative […]

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Proma Chakraborty -May 16, 2019

With affordable prices and plenty of choices, there’s something for everybody here. Within Reach is a fitting title to an art collective that brings art within the reach of every art lover. The annual Within Reach exposition of Gallerie Nvya is in its tenth edition now, with a pick of the choicest upcoming talent in […]

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Proma Chakraborty -May 16, 2019

While Student of the Year 2 starring star kids is running on the big screen, here’s a play that brings forth the endless struggles of actors who are yet to make their break in Bollywood From a farmer’s son working as a chemist in Vadodara to one of the finest actors in Bollywood today, Nawazuddin […]

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