The show must go on – digitally

As the pandemic redefines the new ‘normal’, the fashion industry this season is doing away with physical shows and entering the digital space  A hand-embroidered lehenga following the model’s gait and reflecting the sparkle of multiple spotlights. Models arriving one after the other, in jewel-coloured ensembles leaving the audiences cheering and Instagramin’ the fashion gala. […]

Dramatic picturisations

A combination of the contemporary and the traditional, photographer Waswo X Waswo’s works have been humanised with his processes being akin to co-operative theatrical performances Calling attention to the place of performance, or the “stage”, upon which studio photography is enacted, Gallery Latitude 28 presents works by American-born photographer Waswo X Waswo, in collaboration with […]

Moving bag and baggage not easy

The process of shifting house has always been hectic, but the logistics have become a nightmare during the pandemic. Packers and movers are having as tough a time as their customers The pandemic has seen a lot of shifting of both skilled and unskilled migrant workers across the country. A lot of white collar professionals […]

Best and worst of cities    

Showcasing the different aspects of the ever-changing urban landscape of India, the  exhibition at the  Kiran Nadar Museum of Art beautifully captures the nuances of metropolitan architecture  Depicting dreams and fears of citizens living in third world metropolises, featuring their everyday lives, here’s an exhibition aptly titled ‘City Tales’. This online exhibition brings together the works of twenty-one […]

A road less travelled the better

Going home crossing three states in a car with friends should have been a breeze. But potholes and truck pile-ups in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh made it a nightmare Windows rolled down, wind in your hair, music in the background as you stare at the ever changing colours of the sky – that’s what a […]

Keeping the show going

META 2020, a first-of-its kind virtual awards ceremony for theatre in the country, is all set to make its mark We all are aware of the “new normal” amid the global pandemic. And it goes without saying that the theatre industry is among the worst hit. But as the famous saying goes, “The show must […]

Asian kaleidoscope

Capturing the essence and diversity of the continent, a collection of Ajit Rana’s works aptly titled “Diverse Asia” is being exhibited on India International Center’s website Taking the road less travelled and following your heart – these are two philosophies artist Ajit Rana lives by. From the tropical luxuriance of Myanmar to the sparse landscapes […]

People in sharp focus 

In a continuation of In Touch, an online exhibition platform, Siji Krishnan’s portraits that flow between abstracts and figurative structures are on display  Artist Siji Krishnan is known for her portraits. She began with portraits of people she knew intimately, moving gradually to acquaintances and strangers. Her new set of works establish an intimate connection between […]