Art of writing What: For all those who are fascinated with calligraphy, a workshop on Devanagari brings to you the most interesting design and style of lettering, which is more of a visual art or expression. Get the opportunity to learn the most used and adopted writing script in the world. The workshop will also […]

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  Capturing intimacy What: Capturing the vulnerabilities as well as the sensual side of individuals and couples, self-taught photographer from Italy, Leonardo Pucci is set to showcase his works in the capital. His work will portray the intimate moments of people in a candid fashion. Titled ‘Episodes (Without A Real Order)’, Pucci believes his photographs […]

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Classic and contemporary What: Looking back to move forward, here’s a festival that explores the continuity and change in classical dance —‘Manasa: Art Without Frontiers’. The exhibition by Sharon Lowen, well-known Odissi dancer and guru, will display never-seen-before photographs of classical and folk dancers, taken in 1973-78 and 1981-90 in Delhi, Kolkata, Imphal, Seraikella and […]

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Captivating verses What: To all the artists in the capital, join in for an afternoon of poetry reading and appreciation. Organised by Verse of Silence, ‘Rhapsodies Chapter 1’, brings to you an engrossing discussion on creative writing and its scope in India. Founder of Delhi Poetry Festival Ms Dolly Singh will also be a part […]

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Storytelling sessions What: Reviving the lost art of live narration of folk tales, Octave Foundation’s initiative Wari Jalsa is a celebration of folk tales from all parts of the country. The word ‘wari’ means story in Manipuri. From popular folk tales of Kerala about the love between an elephant and his mahout to dynamic drum […]

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Paint a Raza What: Calling artists in the city to pay tribute to one of the finest painters of India, SH Raza. Known for his warm earthy tones, geometric patterns and radiating concentric circles, he popularised Indian concepts of art across the globe and created a legacy of modern art. Raza’s signature ‘bindu’ dominated the […]

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Music in the moonlight What: Soak in in enchanting Sufi music this weekend. Teamwork Arts presents the finale of the three-part monthly concert, ‘Under the Banyan Tree on a Full Moon Night’ which will showcase traditional classical and folk music. The artist will be performing under the banyan tree with the minarets of the Qutub […]

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Capturing diversity What: Diversity is the most common word used to describe India. Here’s a glimpse of India’s incredible religious traditions through a collection of 50 stunning photographs. Titled “Altars of Yearning: How India Prays”, it attempts to show people in moments that are private and vulnerable. Curated by Shripriya Dalmia Thirani, it depicts the […]

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