Proma Chakraborty

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Proma Chakraborty -February 17, 2021

From the archives What: An exhibition of archival portraits of leading Indian classical artists taken during live performances, ‘Aks–e–Mausiqui’ (Shadow of Music) is now on display. Captured by Rakesh Sinha from Lucknow, the exhibition features a collection of archival/heritage portraits of leading Indian classical dancers and musicians taken at their live performances. These 16×20 inch […]

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Proma Chakraborty -February 10, 2021

The Capital does have its fair share of restaurants offering pan-Asian cuisine, but with the recently launched Mai Bao, the city can boast of offering authentic Singaporean cuisines as well   The casual dining restaurant is decked in pastel colours, giving it a pleasant vibe. In keeping with this theme, their extensive menu is coloured the […]

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Proma Chakraborty -February 9, 2021

The latest exhibition by Art Centrix Space ‘Peppery Soliloquies’ shows the different flavours of life and explores narratives around spices It has been estimated through the fields of archaeology, geology and science that the estimated watermark for humankind to use spices goes as far back as 50,000 BC.  Exploring the historical and contemporary narratives around […]

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Proma Chakraborty -February 9, 2021

Paying tribute What: Organised in collaboration with Cervantes Institute, New Delhi, here’s a film festival that pays tribute to well-known Spanish actress Ángela Molina. One of the most outstanding actresses in Spanish cinema with a career spanning over four decades and an extensive filmography of almost a hundred films, Molina rose to international prominence in […]

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Proma Chakraborty -February 2, 2021

The restaurant is hosting ‘fish trap’ – a fish festival with a selection of the favourites from around the world and India – all under one roof “It’s a big catch” – Delhiites perhaps do not expect such greetings when they walk into a restaurant in the Capital. Being far away from the coastline, ‘a […]

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Proma Chakraborty -February 1, 2021

The latest exhibition, ‘Ways of Seeing’ explores the concept of gaze and how, both male and female, create and experience art A historic exhibition that focuses on one of the most contested spaces in Indian art – the gaze is here. The much-anticipated exhibition, ‘Ways of Seeing’ features over 150 works by female and male […]

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Proma Chakraborty -February 1, 2021

Personal experiences   What: An online exhibition of paintings by Daniela Reis from Portugal based in the artist’s own exploration, reflection and experience of the ‘feminine’ is ongoing. Titled ‘Not The Whole Body Is Flesh’ the artist works with oil on canvas, oil on paper, enamel and digital painting. In the search for it, for […]

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Proma Chakraborty -January 26, 2021

Clay work What: One of the oldest human inventions, pottery has been around since before the Neolithic period, with objects dating as far back as 29,000 BC. Kiran Nadar Museum of Art presents an indigenous workshop series that will introduce the basics of pottery – ‘Terra Joys’. The ancient clay craft of Ramgarh, Rajasthan will […]

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