Artists’ affair with Delhi

The Capital is a good place for artists from around the country to display their works and earn name and fame Delhi’s inclination towards art is on a steady rise. Performance spaces, convention centers, private owned art galleries have mushroomed across the city especially in the southern part of the capital. Hosting countless artists from […]

Roast or retweet?

From election campaigns to creating controversies and Twitter spats that flare up into virtual wars, politicians are surely making the most of social media. Here are the most popular and followed politicians of Delhi on twitter “Modi raj ki ulti ginti shuru ho gayi” (The countdown for Modi’s rule has begun) Attracting over 36,000 likes, […]

Painting Delhi red

Carrying forward her father’s legacy, Gond artist Japani Shyam and her brother are painting the monuments of Delhi as never seen before For artists Japani and Dilip Shyam, art runs in their blood. Born into the family of the pioneering Gond artist, Jangarh Singh Shyam, they were introduced to this distinct style of painting at […]

CAPITAL’S ART AFFAIR

It’s on until December 10 — the 12th edition of the Delhi International Art Festival, that brings together music, theatre, films and dance from 20 countries Even as the mercury dips, the capital ’s festive quotient is on the rise. With an eclectic mix of food, art, literature, film and other events, Delhi is in […]

Portraits of truth

This exhibition is a commentary on the socio-political situation of the country at a time when counter-truths prevail, inviting frequent violence “Truth was supposed to hit home before a lie.” Reads the bright red text on the wall leading to an exhibition hall. In the era of post-truth, where rampant fake news is spiralling out […]

Saluting the unsung sheroes

An exhibition that showcases the stories of Muslim women who fought against all odds to make their mark in the Indian national movement and to eliminate misogynistic practices Oppressed. Silenced. Confined. It’s no secret that these are the most common impression of Muslim women in the world. Yet India’s history during and after the struggle […]

Close-up and personal

The documentary, Say Cheese, captures life through the eyes of Sheru, a teenager who grew up on the Delhi streets “Jab se maine aankein kholi thi, sadak pe hi tha main” (From the time I have opened my eyes, I have been living in the streets) The streets have always been home to 16-year-old Sheru. […]

Imperfectly perfect

Lallan converts his inspiration into a visual art form using the language of cinema As one steps into the quiet small space of Triveni Kala Sangam’s digital art gallery, one is greeted by multiple videos flashing across several screens. Putting on the headphones, one is immediately transported to a world entirely different. Drawing your undivided […]