Photography exhibition by Johnston Grindstaff in Thiruvananthapuram

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Three-day photography exhibition by Visakha Camera Club begins on a grand note

A three-day photography exhibition by the Visakha Camera Club began on a grand note, at Hawa Mahal, here on Friday. The exhibition also marks the silver jubilee year of the VCC, one of the oldest photography clubs in Andhra Pradesh. Bobbili MLA Raja Swethakumar Ranga Rao and Commissioner of Police, Shankabrata Bagchi attended the programme as chief guests. More than …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Weekly planner: 5 events that promise a good time

Live Mint

A pioneering modernist Jehangir Art Gallery is hosting a comprehensive retrospective about the life and work of Prafulla Dahanukar, one of the leading modernist painters. An oil on canvas on display at The Princely Cabinet Unique objects Ojas Art is showcasing an exhibition of over 100 significant objects—textiles, sculptures, paintings, maps and objects. Some of the objects on showcase include …

Art 2 January

1 week, 5 days ago

Madras Art Weekend 2024: Explore this art and design showcase in Chennai

The Hindu

It is not often that a white cube, its silence and solemnity broken only by colour and canvas on walls, gets inundated. Last week, the precursor show of the upcoming contemporary art festival Madras Art Weekend that highlighted over 60 artists from South India titled Spotlight on the South opened to a sizeable crowd — debunking all the unsaid rules …

Art Chennai Display Artists Gallery Madras Upasana

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Modi to Inaugurate Cultural Fete Today

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: In line with his commitment to showcase the cultural vibrancy of Northeast India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav on Friday at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The Prime Minister's Office said that it will highlight the vast cultural tapestry of Northeast India, bringing together an array of traditional arts, crafts and cultural practices. Key …

Cultural Festival Northeast India Rich Cultural

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chennai | Madras Art Weekend highlights paintings and sculptures by 60 South Indian artists

The Hindu

Art and spaces that hold art have for long been synonymous with quietude, hushed whispers, and silent observation. At this precursor show of the Madras Art Weekend scheduled between December 12 and 15, Chennai’s small yet significant art community showed up in numbers. With the aim of showcasing artists whose talent would benefit from greater representation, the show features a …

Art Chennai South Artists Highlights Paintings Madras Art Weekend

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi and artist Mopasang Valath collaborate on a series of paintings for the Cochin International Airport

The Hindu

When, in early 2024, Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi or Gopi Ashan, as he is fondly called, was approached for a project for the Cochin International Airport Limited that would showcase him, the 87-year-old was enthusiastic about it. His only condition was that we do it once the monsoons started,” says Mopasang Valath, the artist commissioned to execute the paintings. “There …

Work Paintings Cial Kathakali Mopasang Kalamandalam Gopi

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mumbai’s 2025 art face-off | Art Mumbai and IAF Contemporary set to compete next November

The Hindu

No riding boots were to be found at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Race Course in the middle of November. Success brings rivalry “The phrase ‘bigger and better’ has been floating around,” laughs co-founder Minal Vazirani over a phone call a few days after the second edition of Mumbai’s first real art fair came to a rapturous close. I’m sure they have a …

Art India Delhi Mumbai Chennai Modern Art Contemporary Art

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Museum of Art and Photography to hold its annual art festival from November 30

The Hindu

The two-day Art is Life annual festival by the Museum of Art & Photography, to be held on November 30 and December 1, brings art, music and culture in myriad forms that will cater to differing tastes. Since festivals are a departure from the norm, “we are looking at Art is Life as a digression from the museum’s routine, to …

Festival Art Museum Map

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Chennai | Paintings and sculptures by over 80 artists on display at Lalit Kala Akademi

The Hindu

Walking through Lalit Kala Akademi today envelopes one in a journey of the city’s artistic culture. Drawing its essence from India’s rich flora among other things, Pallava Artist Village’s A Mixed Bag, currently on display at the gallery, features senior as well as budding artists from the city. Curated by National Award-winning artist A Viswam, the exhibition is an homage …

Nature Art Work Artists Artist Lalit Kala Akademi

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Art Mumbai 2024: An emerging platform for contemporary South Asian voices

Live Mint

The 2024 edition of Art Mumbai is all set to showcase modern and contemporary art from across the globe with a special focus on visual vocabularies from South Asia. Some are bringing masterpieces by 20th century icons such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Anish Kapoor," says Dinesh Vazirani, co-founder, Art Mumbai. “We have broadened the scope of Art Mumbai …

Art Delhi Mumbai South Asia Works Vazirani

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brushstrokes from two emigres: Works by Souza, Chandra on show at Taj Mahal Palace

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: On the birth centenary of the enfant terrible of Indian modern art, DAG will pay tribute to F N Souza, exhibiting 45 of his works from their collection. Seated Nude on Blue Armchair by F N Souza “Both Souza and Chandra left India for London quite early on in their lives, too restricted as they were by the conservatism …

Art India London Indian Souza Chandra Bombay

1 month, 3 weeks ago

High Court Judge's Photography Awards Transport Us Back to Moment of Natural Fury

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh High Court judge Justice K. Manmadha Rao presented photography awards at the World Photojournalism Day celebrations. He praised the power of photographs to transport people back in time and preserve memories. The event also recognized special news photographers and winners of the photography contest.

Entertainment Law Crime Funny Vijayawada

1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Journey Through 35 Years: Exploring the Evolution of Contemporary Art in India

Live Mint

The article showcases 35 years of Gallery Espace through three exhibitions: Ancestral Futures, Off the Shelf, and Memory Fields. Ancestral Futures explores the heritage of artists and their connection to the gallery, while Off the Shelf explores materiality and scale. Memory Fields celebrates the evolution of the contemporary art ecosystem in India.

Entertainment Law Crime Funny

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Adoor Calls for Policy to Protect Kerala Mural Paintings

The Hindu

Filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has called for policymaking and legislation to protect Kerala mural paintings. He said that murals which have much historic value are on the verge of destruction in many places. He also stressed the need to create awareness among the public about the importance of such murals.

Culture Art Conservation Heritage

2 months ago

Kala Soudha Art Gallery Inauguration in Kalaburagi

The Hindu

Zilla Kannada Sahitya Parishat is set to inaugurate an art gallery, Kala Soudha, in Kalaburagi today. The inauguration ceremony will take place at the Bapugouda Darshanapur Auditorium. The gallery will showcase the works of 10 renowned artists from the city, including Basavaraj Uppin, Subayya Neela, Rajshekhar S., Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel, Rajesh Sangvikar, Rehaman Patel, Shivleela Uppin, Raghavendra Bhurli, Shaheed Pasha …

Entertainment Culture Art Events

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition in Lucknow: Lithography masterpieces display colours of India

Hindustan Times

After years of hard work and efforts, students at the College of Arts got to showcase their collection they created in March 2022. The ongoing ‘Lithography Project Exhibition: A Record-Breaking Achievement’ is the result of the project conceptulised by Prof Rajan Shripad Fulari and conducted by veteran printmaker Prof Devraj Dakoji. Anurag Didwania, Mansi, Ratan Kumar, Rajan Shripad Fulari and …

Art India Work Prof Kumar Print Lithography Project

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lucknowites set to explore the world of art and literature this weekend

Hindustan Times

The weekend for Lucknowites is all set with the best of creative minds coming from across the country are set to charm them. Author-sessions with big names including Indian youngsters’ favourite picks Durjoy Datta aka Bengali Babu, Sahitya Akademi awardee Anis Ashfaq as well as Akshat Gupta, the writer of The Naga Warriors, will be there for the different sessions …

Art Lucknow

4 months ago

World Photography Day︱‘Clicks of Change’ shine spotlight on child rights issues in Lucknow

Hindustan Times

The 8th National Photography Exhibition organised by the Youth Photojournalist Association and UNICEF at Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Center Aliganj brought the focus back on the child right issues prevailing across the globe. Photo Exhibition in Lucknow From a large collection of photographs representing two themes, 75 best ones highlighting child rights issues— Healthy Environment for Healthy Children and Positive …

Exhibition Lucknow Child Unicef

4 months ago

World Photography Day Exhibition Showcases Works of Hyderabad Photographers

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Centre for Photography, in association with the Telangana Government, Telangana Tourism, the State Gallery of Art, and the Indian Photo Festival celebrates World Photography Day by throwing open doors to an exhibition that celebrates the works of Hyderabad Photographers. Vani Prasad, IAS along with Guest of Honor Dr. Lakshmi Korra IAS, Director of State Art Gallery and Indian …

Art Hyderabad Exhibition State Ias Gallery 6 Pm

4 months, 1 week ago

Group art exhibition in Lucknow: A riot of colours at Rang-Drishti

Hindustan Times

The ongoing art exhibition Rang-Drishti, in which 36 artists from different parts of the country are participating, is witnessing a good turnout of art lovers. Visitors and artists at the Raj-Drishti art exhibition underway at Lalit Kala Academy The artists are from Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, Jhansi, Chennai, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and many other cities. Held at Lalit Kala …

Art Exhibition

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition of contemporary Emarati art gets under way in Kochi

The Hindu

‘Notes from Another Shore,’ an exhibition showcasing contemporary Emarati art along with that of artists from Kerala got under way at Durbar Hall in Kochi on July 26. The month-long exhibition is being organised by Abu Dhabi-based Rizq Art Initiative in association with the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Department of Cultural Affairs, and Abu Dhabi Art. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. …

Art Kerala Exhibition Artists Kochi Rizq Art Initiative Contemporary Emarati Art

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Art show featuring Emirati artists in Kochi from July 26

The Hindu

The Kerala Lalithakala Akademi is joining hands with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi-based Rizq Art Initiative to organise an exhibition of four Emirati artists at the Durbar Hall Art Gallery from July 26. Titled ‘Notes from Another Shore’, the exhibition featuring the works of artists Almaha Jaralla, Samo Shalaby, Latifa Saeed, and Hashel …

Art Kerala Artists Rizq Art Initiative

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Institute of Cartoonists to honour Keshav V with Bartons Lifetime Achievement Award

The Hindu

As part of the 17th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Cartoon Gallery, the Indian Institute of Cartoonists is presenting the Bartons Lifetime Achievement Award to eminent cartoonist Keshav V on July 6. Attracted to every form of art since childhood, Keshav channelled his passion into a career by sketching people live at music concerts for Ananda Vikatan, a Tamil weekly …

Art Music Indian Work Cartoon Keshav Keshav V

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Emerging Palettes at Srishti art gallery, Hyderabad, platforms distinct themes and techniques

The Hindu

A striking feature of the 14th edition of Emerging Palettes, Hyderabad-based Srishti Art Gallery’s annual exhibition, is the experimentation with medium and the varied expressions of participating artists. At the refurbished Srishti Art Gallery in Jubilee Hills that recently turned 20, a large three-panelled woodcut on paper artwork by Arpan Sadhukhan greets visitors near the entrance. Titled Return of Gargantua, …

Art Hyderabad Work Srishti Emerging Palettes Srishti Art Gallery

7 months ago

Gallery Weekend Beijing returns to showcase vibrant local art

China Daily

An installation of Cao Yu whose solo show at Galerie Urs Meile will be a highlight of Gallery Weekend Beijing. Scheduled to captivate art enthusiasts, the eighth edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing is set to grace the capital city from May 28 to June 2. Since its inception in 2017, Gallery Weekend Beijing has been dedicated to fostering a collaborative …

Art Beijing Gallery Weekend Beijing Weekend Beijing

7 months, 1 week ago

Three-day exhibition of rare lithographs at Udupi from May 17

The Hindu

A three-day exhibition of rare lithographs of the period between 1890 and 1947 will begin at Aditi Gallery in Udupi on Friday, May 17, according to its Managing Trustee Kiran Acharya. Addressing presspersons in Udupi on Wednesday, Dr. Acharya said that the exhibition ‘Divine Lithography’ will have posters, labels, textile labels and matchbox labels depicting divine themes. It will remain …

Udupi

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Marks a Year of Global Cultural Exchange

News 18

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, which opened its doors on March 31st, 2023, has completed a year of spectacular firsts. And our journey has only just begun!” Mirroring its larger ethos, the Cultural Centre’s blockbuster opening was guided by Founder & Chairperson Mrs. Nita Ambani’s vision of showcasing the best of India and the world. Over three unforgettable days, art …

Art Music India Indian Cultural Ambani Nita Ambani

9 months ago

4 events to colour up your calendar

Live Mint

Unique Storytelling Threshold Art Gallery is presenting a show, which is likely to appeal to both kids and adults. Titled, Immortal Tales, Fantastical Fables, this solo exhibition by Debjani Bhardwaj draws inspiration from the vibrant world of Panchatantra and Arabian folk tales. In her miniature tunnel books, the artist creates fantastical worlds, which are imbued with both the nostalgia of …

Art Artist Map

9 months, 1 week ago

Bindu Art School opens a gallery space in Mamallapuram

The Hindu

Werner Dornik first visited India in 1977 during the hippie revolution. He wanted to capture the essence of Varanasi through photography and in turn sell the images in the West to fund medical treatments for people with leprosy. Padma and Werner came together to start the Bindu Art Trust and eventually set up an art school at the Leprosy Colony …

Art Werner

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Komakula Raja Sekhar’s goats star in his solo art exhibition at Chennai’s Focus Gallery

The Hindu

First, you notice the goats. In my village, they are smaller, the ones in Shantiniketan are tall, and in Hyderabad they have long ears,” says Komakula, leaning forward earnestly to point out the differences in his paintings. This attention to detail is evident in Komakula’s solo show Choreographing Nature, now on at Focus Art Gallery. “I was working with just …

Art Goa Work Komakula Focus Art Gallery

9 months, 3 weeks ago

This new gallery in South Bengaluru aims to bring science closer to people

The Hindu

The Param Science Experience Centre, a gallery at Jayanagar 7th block, has created a buzz in South Bengaluru over the last month. As the brochure puts it, they are aimed to “transport one from the intricate beauty of human cells to the enigmatic depths of the cosmos.” Six sections Supported by the Param Foundation, the gallery is divided into six …

Centre Gallery School Students South Bengaluru Jayanagar Bengaluru Aims South Bengaluru Aims

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dwija Art Gallery is Bengaluru’s newest address for beauty

The Hindu

Much to the delight of art lovers in Bengaluru, there is now yet another space in the city where beauty can be displayed at its brightest. The Dwija Art Gallery is located in a 128-year-old bungalow with an architectural charm that lends to the works of art within. “While we wanted to showcase artists from all over the country, we …

Art Space Artists Gallery This Space Ayushi Dwija

10 months ago

Curating talent

China Daily

Jiang Feiran and Wang Shuman, winner of the second Jimei x Arles Curatorial Award for Photography and Moving Image, visit the Foundation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris, France, in July 2023. "Participating in the competition is definitely good training for young curators, as it teaches them the entire process of curating an art exhibition through practice," says the award's first recipient, …

Art Zhou Daily Award Jiang Curators Curator

10 months ago

Curating talent

China Daily

Jiang Feiran and Wang Shuman, winner of the second Jimei x Arles Curatorial Award for Photography and Moving Image, visit the Foundation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris, France, in July 2023. "Participating in the competition is definitely good training for young curators, as it teaches them the entire process of curating an art exhibition through practice," says the award's first recipient, …

Art Zhou Daily Award Jiang Curators Curator

10 months, 2 weeks ago

The NEWS Art fest 2024: What to expect from the contemporary art showcase in Hyderabad from February 12

The Hindu

The NEWS Art Fest 2024 aims to go beyond showcasing contemporary art. Curated by Hyderabad-based artists Laxman Aelay and Bolgum Nagesh Goud along with Mumbai-based Manvinder Dawer, founder, India Fine Art, the festival will host interactive sessions and workshops with well-known artists. At the State Gallery of Art in Madhapur, Hyderabad, the events will kick start with an art camp …

Hyderabad Contemporary Art Work Artists Prabhakar Kolte Manvinder

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad at the India Art Fair 2024: Kalakriti, Shrishti and Dhi galleries showcase artworks in which the contemporary meets traditional imagery

The Hindu

Three galleries from Hyderabad — Kalakriti, Shrishti and Dhi Contemporary — will be making their presence felt at the 15th edition of the India Art Fair 2024, to be held in New Delhi from February 1 to 4 at NSIC Exhibition Grounds. Here’s an overview of what the Hyderabad galleries have in store for the event: Windows to the Gods …

Art Hyderabad Life Iaf Krishna Works Gallery

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Report: The Madras Art Weekend 2023

Hindustan Times

The second edition of the Madras Art Weekend, held from November 29 to December 3, put the spotlight on the works of nearly 150 emerging and established artists, including two from abroad. These include MF Husain’s Two Women with Elephants, Ram Kumar’s The City, Krishen Khanna’s Ramu Kaa Dhaba, Jeram Patel’s Hospital series, the works of KCS Paniker, NN Rimzon’s …

India Tamil Nadu Chennai Artists Works Knma Kanjeevaram

1 year ago

India Art Fair 2024 to feature exhibitions by international galleries and leaders in global arts organizations

Hindustan Times

With the participation of over 100 exhibitors from all over the world, including 71 galleries, seven design studios, and major regional art institutions, India Art Fair 2024 promises to be the "biggest edition yet". It will be the first time that India Art Fair hosts a Design section, highlighting the contemporary design scene emerging in South Asia by featuring limited …

Art India International South Asia Indian Fair Gallery

1 year ago

Hathras Mahotsav to commence on December 15

Hindustan Times

The week-long Hathras Mahotsav is set to begin on December 15 with a greater variety of events this year. For representation only Permission has been received for this weeklong festival comprising art, craft, and cultural presentations, and the state government has given the ‘go-ahead,’ said Jaiveer Singh. “The local artisans will be given a window to exhibit their art and …

Art Mahotsav Hathras Mahotsav

1 year, 1 month ago

Art Mumbai: off to the races

The Hindu

November 10, 2023 02:42 pm | Updated 05:22 pm IST Next Thursday, it won’t be the horses that’ll draw crowds to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in South Mumbai, but something that’s been eagerly anticipated for a while. Co-founded by Minal and Dinesh Vazirani of Mumbai’s homegrown art auction platform Saffronart, along with Conor Macklin, director of London’s Grosvenor Gallery, the first …

Art India Mumbai Artists Gallery Souza Galleries

1 year, 1 month ago

Through the CPB lens: the Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation announces the fourth edition of its photo awards

The Hindu

The Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation believes that photography is not about making the perfect image; it is about telling meaningful stories that represent the times we live in. At the last edition of the CPB Photo Awards — an annual event held since 2019 to recognise excellence in photography and spotlight regional talent in smaller towns across the country — …

Awards Chennai Award Cpb

1 year, 2 months ago

Installation at Kochi Biennale finds new iteration in solo show in London

The Hindu

The Hayward Gallery, the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation, and the Kochi Biennale Foundation have announced artist Amol K. Patil as the first recipient of the Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation-Kochi-Muziris Biennale Award, a multi-year exhibition and lecture programme spotlighting emerging South Asian artists. He is presenting his first institutional solo exhibition in the U.K. at the Hayward Gallery’s HENI Project Space from October …

Patil Biennale Durjoy Bangladesh Kochi Biennale

1 year, 3 months ago

INTERVIEW | Shahidul Alam: ‘Photography is a reciprocal event’

The Hindu

Published : Sep 07, 2023 11:00 IST - 10 MINS READ The book Shahidul Alam: Singed But Not Burnt offers an expansive view of the work of the renowned Bangladeshi photojournalist and activist, starting with his accidental acquisition of a camera in the early 1980s and moving on to his rousing documentation of resistance movements in the 21st century. But …

India Photography Social Exhibition Bangladesh Work Interview

1 year, 3 months ago

Dhi Contemporary, a new art space in Hyderabad

The Hindu

Dhi Contemporary, a new gallery, beckons art connoisseurs in Hyderabad. “The audience develops an intellectual way of looking at things.” Intellectual affair Mentors Roundtable, an event held as part of Dhi Contemporary’s launch, saw participation of art educators from across the country. Curated by Srinivas Aditya Mopidevi, the exhibition at the 2006- square feet gallery, featuring the works of Astha …

Art Space Hyderabad Contemporary Art City Contemporary Dhi

1 year, 4 months ago

Gurugram topmost place for shooting films, says CM Khattar

Hindustan Times

Gurugram:Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar visited the Museo Camera in DLF Phase 4, a museum dedicated to photography and camera enthusiasts, on Saturday. Gurugram topmost place for shooting films, says CM Khattar Speaking on the occasion of World Photography Day, Khattar said Gurugram has emerged as a topmost place for shooting films and documentaries in recent years. “The Museo Camera …

Photography Camera Museum Gurugram Khattar Museo Camera Topmost Place

1 year, 4 months ago

At the 54th Rencontres d’Arles photography festival, India sparkles

Hindustan Times

At the 54th Rencontres d’Arles photography festival, India sparkles Tanvi Mishra, an independent curator from India conceptualized the Louis Roederer Foundation Discovery Award exhibition, in a 15th century Gothic church.. 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout From, ‘Inheritance, Home series, Kolkata, 2021.’ Returning to live with her parents during the Covid-19 pandemic, artist Riti Sengupta found …

Festival India Photography Exhibition Photos Mishra View

1 year, 4 months ago

The Hindu’s ‘Festival of Chennai’ archival photo exhibition, a visual journey through yesteryear Madras

The Hindu

Everyone has a connect with Chennai and vivid memories of the city. The Hindu’s “Festival of Chennai”, the specially curated archival photo exhibition inaugurated at The Hindu office, Anna Salai, on Friday presents the flavour of the city that has evolved over the decades through the lens of the 145-year-old newspaper. Centered around the theme of “Oor, Ula and Ulam”, …

Exhibition Chennai City Hindu

1 year, 4 months ago

This art exhibition at Chennai’s DakshinaChitra blends local with modern and post-modern styles

The Hindu

There is something fiery about artist Chandrasekaran Gurusamy’s pencil sketches at DakshinaChitra’s Varija Gallery. Rivers of gazes, deconstructed bodies, faceless gods, portraits devoid of the oculus — in essence, spill over from the frame, lending the gallery fires of the artist’s subversion and dissent. Art – Politics is an exhibit featuring Chandrasekaran’s works that are premised on local, mythological and …

Art Chandrasekaran Dakshinachitra Blends

1 year, 5 months ago

Pratibha by National Gallery of Modern Art is a time capsule of India’s art history

The Hindu

There is an ongoing exhibition of sculptures at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Bengaluru. Titled Pratibha, this exhibition showcases the works of artists from all over India, encompassing different media and eras in the country’s art history. The art on display is part of the National Gallery of Modern Art’s collection and was specially curated for Pratibha by …

Art India Modern Art Gallery Darshan Sculptures Pratibha

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