Culture & Books
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 […]
A carnival of colours
The India Art Festival makes the buying and selling of affordable art so much easier, with 100 independent artists getting a platform to showcase their work Bringing art outside the confines of elite art spaces, an art fair seeks to make the buying and selling of art quite simple. The fourth edition of the ‘India […]
A hub for hopefuls
Coaching institutions in north Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar, with their high-sounding promises, continue to lure aspirants from across the country ‘Dedicated to excellence’; ‘Ranked No. 1.’; ‘Most trusted’. One simply cannot miss these tall and ambitious claims splashed across countless bright-coloured hoardings in various fonts, as one steps into Mukherjee Nagar, the Mecca of civil service […]
Breathtaking reality
The exhibition ‘Gazing at Reality’ showcases paintings of Nature at its best — at a time when the environment is at its worst in the capital As one steps into one of the premier art galleries in the city, the green landscapes on the white walls take your breath away. Portraits of Nature so real, […]
Carving his way to happiness
Sculptor Lallan Singh talks about the ultimate satisfaction derived from pursuing one’s passion through art From a very young age, Lallan Singh was intrigued by the natural beauty around him. However, his interest took a back seat as he went ahead and completed his graduation in management and started working. Dissatisfied with that life, he […]
Digital history
This unique exhibition showcases photographs from the archives that have been transformed by digitally manipulating their features Taking a look at old archival photos, artist Masuram Ravikanth, recreates the bygone era with a twist. He represents the past in a contemporary way with his digitally manipulated photographs, which are on display at the exhibition titled […]
