Culture & Books

Proma Chakraborty -May 31, 2019

Explore your identity via art

Explore your identity via art

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 […]

Proma Chakraborty -May 24, 2019

No place for art

No place for art

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 […]

Proma Chakraborty -May 24, 2019

From Volga with love

From Volga with love

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 […]

Proma Chakraborty -May 16, 2019

Art within reach

Art within reach

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 […]

Proma Chakraborty -May 16, 2019

Struggling to shine

Struggling to shine

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 […]

Proma Chakraborty -May 10, 2019

Aryans in our midst

Aryans in our midst

In a Valley in Ladakh live a few thousand tribals, believed to be the last ‘pure’ specimens of their race. An exhibition brings their rich culture to Delhi The Aryan Valley of Ladakh —spread across Dha, Hanu, Garkone and Darchik villages —  is home to 4,000 Dard Aryans. This small community, cut off from the […]

Patriot Bureau -May 10, 2019

Graffiti goes legit

Graffiti goes legit

Breaking out from the confines of galleries and museums to expansive public spaces, the creativity of artists is now brightening up entire walls, with help from civic authorities Delhi-NCR seems to be on its way to being an aesthetic treat for tourists, commuters and residents. After the public art district at Lodhi Colony comes the […]

Proma Chakraborty -May 10, 2019

Getting personal

Getting personal

Portraiture as an art has moved out of the drawing rooms of the privileged and been subverted to depict ordinary people in realistic frames Have you ever wondered if you are worthy of a portrait? Perhaps not. Back in the day, the privilege of having a portrait done by an artist was mostly restricted to […]