Art & Culture

Spellbinding Art: Cristina de Miguel’s ‘About Last Night’

05 Jun 2023 01:04 AM IST

Cristina de Miguel’s solo show ‘About Last Night’ leaves you spellbound and thinking. The female leads in the paintings of the artist leave you mesmerised with their antics which are energetic and expressive in their own way. ‘About Last Night’ consists of eight paintings and is an ode to freedom.

Students showcase Indian Culture: Shimla fashion show celebrates diversity

05 Jun 2023 01:02 AM IST

More than fifty students from different states on Saturday participated in a fashion show that was organised on the third night of the International Shimla Summer Festival in Shimla. According to the event’s group leader and organiser, Kalpana, the people in Shimla were wowed by the fashion show featuring young

Reviving the Art: Calico printing makes a comeback in Samba

05 Jun 2023 01:01 AM IST

Special steps are being taken at the government level to revive and develop the traditional ‘Calico printing’ of the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, which dates back more than a century to the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Self-Help Groups (SHG) of the Rural Employment Livelihood Mission and the

Music is the Language of the Soul, expressed through practice, emotions, and artistry: Sahana Banerjee

05 Jun 2023 01:00 AM IST

Sahana Banerjee, a prominent female sitar player from India, belongs to the Rampur Senia Gharana. Her unique presentation showcases the traditional Veenkar Dhrupad Style of the Rampur Senia Gharana while maintaining the purity of Raga, along with her own artistic blends of Gayaki. She has been honoured with the Ustad

Know everything about Cutting Chai platform

29 May 2023 18:26 PM IST

A stand-up competition called ‘Cutting Chai-Manch Aapke Vicharon Ka’ was held at J.B. Sweets in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, under the auspices of Treta Marketing and Services Pvt Ltd. A large number of people took part in the historical event, ensuring its success. Guest of honor Gauri Tikku presented the first

Art Beat

29 May 2023 03:06 AM IST

Unique exhibition in London It is London this week and the series of exhibition in the wonderful city. ‘Tell Me Where Your Freedom Lies’ a group exhibition of paintings by London based artists opened at postROOM gallery in London recently. On display were works by artists Mick Finch, Nick Jones,

Nature’s Calling’ calls to embrace nature

29 May 2023 02:59 AM IST

A solo art exhibition of visual artist Swati Goel called ‘Nature’s Calling’ is going to be held at Annexe Gallery, India International Centre from 9 to 15 June 2023. Artist Swati Goel said, “Nature’s calling is an exhibition very close and dear to me as it’s inspired by my maternal

Meera mesmerises Delhiites in Kendra Dance Festival

29 May 2023 02:57 AM IST

The premiere art and culture institution of India Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra opened their ‘Kendra Dance Festival 2023,’ with a dance-drama ‘Meera’ at the Kamani Auditorium on Thursday in the presence atleast 400 enthusiastic viewers. The dance drama was based on the life, devotion and sacrifice of the poetess of Rajasthan- Meera.

Profound love for art is indispensable: Shovana Narayan

29 May 2023 02:55 AM IST

Shovana Narayan is a recognised Indian Kathak dancer and a career officer with Indian Audit and Accounts Service. She has been awarded the Padma Shri. She trained under Birju Maharaj. In a candid conversation she gives insights on her journey as a noted Kathak artist. Excerpts: Q. How did you become interested in Kathak dance, and what

Moulding cement into traditional sculptures

23 May 2023 23:38 PM IST

Shilpi Rao Narayana was sitting in a corner of the gallery at Karnataka Chitrakala exhibition and was engrossed in completing his line drawing as viewers of his retrospective exhibition, Kalaayana, snapped pictures and carefully examined the intricate lines of his sculptures. He only set down his painting when someone approached

Honing creative skills of underprivileged children

22 May 2023 03:02 AM IST

With the objective to encourage underprivileged children and hone their creative skills, Nanak Sai and Nayan Naveli Gallery along with ‘Academy of Fine Arts and Literature’ is showcasing art exhibition ‘Ek Nayi Umang’ from 1 June to 10 June at Academy of Fine Arts and Literature. This show will be

Artist beats ‘Down Syndrome’, comes up with solo exhibition

22 May 2023 03:00 AM IST

A Rendezvous with my soul, an abstract art exhibition by artist Hiral Singhal is on display at India Habitat Centre from 24th to 27th May 2023. This is a solo art exhibition where 25 artworks will be presented in the gallery belonging to genre of abstract art. Her all artworks