Who left the dog out?

The growing spread of misinformation that pets can contract the virus is leading to several cases of abandonment, sometimes at the cost of their lives  Denied food and water, tied up outside the gates of his own home in Gurugram, one-year-old Michael was left abandoned. Informed about his plight, Umeed for Animals Foundation, a Delhi-based […]

Artists pitch in to offer stress-busters

While the entire world is practising physical distancing, social media is busy bringing people closer than ever. What better way to do so than art? Remember the poster of the 1990s hit movie Hum Saath Saath Hain — where the couples were seen dancing next to each other, their hands outstretched? Artist Proloy from Kolkata […]

Art in the time of crisis

To keep art alive amid the ongoing pandemic, galleries are developing online modes to showcase their work. But theatre folk are hunkering down for a long slack period  Online viewing rooms, e-catalogues, social media –  art in the city is finding various different ways to keep itself running.  With all gallery spaces temporarily shut down, […]

Wings of fire

Artist Rupa Samaria’s exhibition titled ‘A Bird Call’ will feature around 60 stimulating and mesmerising avian artworks on the occasion of World Sparrow Day DRAWING ATTENTION to the alarming decline in the number of sparrows, Delhi based artist Rupa Samaria is giving a voice to the birds’ silent call for help through a solo exhibition. […]

Art sells even in the slowdown

Investment in Modern Masters has taken a hit due to the economic slowdown but contemporary art with affordable price tags is finding favour with younger buyers FROM JOB loss to shutting down of industries, the economic slowdown that the country is facing has been continually making headlines since 2018. With a six-year low GDP growth […]

Printmaking: Then & Now

The exhibition ‘The print: matter in matrix’ explores the medium of printmaking through its constant evolution in technology What are fine art prints, or limited edition prints? How are they different from various other types of prints that are so ubiquitous today? An upcoming exhibition attempts to answer these questions. Gallery Latitude 28 presents ‘The […]

Feast your eyes

The third edition of the Habitat International Film Festival is back with a host of critically acclaimed and award-winning features, shorts and documentaries from around the world “LOVE, BETRAYAL, passion, regret, vendetta, migration, war, starvation, ambition, loyalty, sacrifice and dedication. Definitely looks like the right ingredients for a sure-shot blockbuster,” says Vidyun Singh, Director, Programmes […]

Looking back

Artist Gerard Garouste’s exhibition titled “Gérard Garouste – The Other Side” will be featuring his paintings that span forty years of his artistic creation FEATURING AROUND sixty paintings that span forty years of his artistic creation, from 1980 to 2019, one of France’s leading contemporary artists – Gerard Garouste has made his debut in India. […]