Culture & Books
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 […]
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 […]
Urban angst
Exploring the city and its relationship with its people, these artworks by young talents are a reflection of the sense of imbalance and claustrophobia in an urban setting Distorted buildings on shaky foundations; unplanned cities with houses stacked one on top of the other, where there is no human presence — canvassing many such scenes […]
Urbane & earnest
AAP candidate Atishi, making a determined bid for the East Delhi constituency, exudes confidence that voters will acknowledge the work done in the field of health and education Four years ago, she would not have contested as she believed that she did not have what it takes to fight elections. But in the course of […]
Capturing the lost
A striking fusion of over 100 ingenious works of the folk and tribal community, showcasing several contemporary as well as lost art forms, are on display at the ‘Seeds to Flowers’ exhibition Dating back to the 13th century, Bengal Pattachitra — is known for its intricate details with mythological narratives and folktales inscribed in it. […]
Of undying relevance
An exhibition that highlights the relevance of Anne Frank and the contribution that her account made in shaping the understanding of Nazi history Right before going into hiding to avoid persecution, Anne Frank was presented with a diary on her thirteenth birthday. Over the next two years, she penned down her thoughts and her feelings […]
Dimsum feast
At select city walk Mall, saket, you can savour 68 varieties of dimsum made with hundreds of ingredients To dine at Pa Pa Ya, a modern Asian Bistro & Tapas Bar at Select City Walk in Saket, is to celebrate the finer things in life. That’s what one expects from the House of Massive Restaurants, […]
Brevity and wit
A festival that will stage 40 micro-dramas of 10 minutes each is sure to be a treat for those who find it hard to sit through longer performances The hassles of the judicial system, helplessness of a mentally disturbed woman in her 40s, trauma of the Bangladeshi liberation war of 1971, meeting of Karna and […]
