Proma Chakraborty
Posts by: Proma Chakraborty
Androgynous divinity
Artist Nalini Misra Tyabji’s latest exhibition ‘Form Less’ takes inspiration from the world of mythology and folklore As a young girl, it was the Mahabharata that had made the greatest impact on Nalini Misra Tyabji – especially Lord Krishna. For the Delhi-based artist, the deity became not only a dominant and recurring part of her […]
Odious odours
‘Smells of the City: Scents, Stench and Stink’ led by anthropologists Ishita Dey and Mohammad Syed, navigates the city through its smell The intoxicating fragrance of Saptaparni, the intolerable burning smell of smog — smells so unique to the city that you know you are in the Capital, even with your eyes closed. A fusion […]
Events of the week
Get grooving What: Dellhites block your dates to vibe with the rhymes of Glitch Hop and Electro. Leading with innovative masterpieces, Australian musician, DJ and producer Bill dishes out some of the most groovy, melodic and complex — Electro and Glitch tunes. Playing the perfect support act would be Murklin, Elm and Corridors. Join in […]
Armed with brushes
Artist Ram Prakash Joshi‘s exhibition ‘My Journey – Arms to Art’ reflects his love for nature and passion for his craft Having a passion for art and culture since childhood, Ram Prakash Joshi, left the army to follow his creative calling. Hailing from a remote village Simri in Uttarakhand, Joshi did not have much opportunity […]
Droolworthy fare
You are spoilt for choices with a huge menu to savour a number of exotic dishes. Hospitality at its best It’s a mellow and smoggy evening, with very little traffic on the road. The Janpath area in Lutyens Delhi is calmer than usual. As we approach a lane dominated by a Lexus car showroom, we […]
Events of the week
Going back What: In 1948, after arranging for her children to flee to America to escape the turbulence of the Greek Civil War, Eleni Gage was executed by the communists occupying her village. Decades later, her son, a successful journalist in New York, returns home to find out who was responsible for her death. Based […]
Maze in the time of haze
With the Capital enveloped in a blanket of pollution, artist Anu Jindal highlights climate change in her works with a dash of optimism At a time when the Capital is shrouded with a blanket of smog, here’s an exhibition that puts the spotlight on climate change that is making headlines repeatedly. Titled ‘Labyrinth: Earth. Environment […]
Events of the week
Indo-France connect What: Covering a span of six decades, this exhibition features artist Sakti Burman’s artistic journey since 1950s to 2016. Burman grew up in Bangladesh and has been living in France for the last five decades — exhibiting his works in France as well as India and maintained a strong connection with the country. […]