Ashish Khokar: ‘Performing arts is not like a painting’

3 days, 3 hours ago

India Art Festival back in Bengaluru for fourth edition

Bigger and better than before, this week will see the city host the fourth edition of the India Art Festival, with around 30 galleries showcasing the works of over 350 artists from across the country. The upcoming India Art Festival marks the 30th edition of the event in India since its inception 15 years ago, says Rajendra Patil, founder-director, IAF. …

Art India Artists This Year Iaf Edition Rajendra

3 days, 19 hours ago

Kolkata’s Behala Art Fest aims to connect aesthetics with the ordinary

The Hindu

This is a show that aims to drag art out of galleries onto the streets to make it accessible to people who would otherwise never imagine stepping into the hallowed halls where it is usually displayed. The Behala Art Fest — perhaps the only event in Kolkata named after a neighbourhood — begins on Friday, completing five years with this …

Art Artists Fest Behala Behala Art Fest

1 week, 5 days ago

A celebration of Indian coasts on canvas at this exhibit in Chennai

The Hindu

Traverse the sandy beaches of Goa and West Bengal at Sarala’s Artworld. Featuring Goan artist Shripad Gurav and Bengali sculptor Subrata Paul, the exhibition showcases the diverse culture of coastal India through mixed mediums. Drawing from his culture and the Indo-Portuguese architecture of his hometown Keri in Pernem, Goa, artist Shripad Gurav incorporates Indian classical structures into urban spaces. Also …

India Goa Art

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Art without borders: 40+ artists from Mongolia to Turkey unite in Dharamshala’s international painting exhibition

Hindustan Times

Over 40 artists from different countries including Mongolia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Nepal and India participated in the 9th International Group Painting exhibition. Dharamshala turns into a canvas: Global artists share culture and creativity at International Art Exhibition Jalesar Art Foundation Odisha organised this four-day exhibition and the art programme in the north Indian hill town of Dharamshala. We are around …

Art India Exhibition Nepal Turkey Indian Painting

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Weekly planner: 6 events you don’t want to miss

Live Mint

Mica Paintings The Museum of Art & Photography, Bengaluru, is showcasing small mica paintings in The Forgotten Souvenir. Waiting for Reincarnation painting by Lakshman Rao Kotturu Art of Introspection Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, is all set to host Seeing through the Veil, artist Lakshman Rao Kotturu’s second solo at the art space. The seventh edition of the festival, which aims to …

Festival Bengaluru Mumbai Colaba

3 weeks ago

Dhimsa dancers seek recognition as artists

Deccan Chronicle

Dancers of Dhimsa, a traditional art form of tribal people from the agency areas along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border, regret that they are not recognised as artists, though the dance reflects the rhythms of Adivasi people’s daily life and labour. Nevertheless, performance of Dhimsa dancers is not acknowledged on par with conventional dance forms.” Pangi Arjun, the leader of a …

Dance Dhimsa Dance Dhimsa

3 weeks ago

14th International Sand Art Festival 2024 begins in Odisha, 129 artists to feature

India Today

Odisha welcomed the tourist season with the grand inauguration of the Konark Dance Festival and the 14th International Sand Art Festival on December 1. #WATCH | Puri, Odisha: The 5-day International Sand Art Festival began in the Puri district on Sunday where several sand artists displayed their works of art. pic.twitter.com/Ycm64jOZT5 — ANI December 2, 2024 SAND SCULPTURES ON GLOBAL …

Festival Art India Dance Odisha Sand International Sand Art Festival

3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘We will rethink what Mumbai needs’: Jaya Asokan

The Hindu

Ten months after Art Mumbai debuted at the Mahalaxmi Race Course — with a unique curation that blended art and the city’s brand of glamour and entertainment — the long-standing India Art Fair in New Delhi announced it would be heading to the Maximum City, too, but in 2025. India Art Fair’s commitment remains to prioritise the needs of galleries …

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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

3 weeks, 6 days ago

How two royal descendants and a dancer are working towards a cultural revival in Mayurbhanj

The Hindu

In a vibrant tapestry of history and heritage, the creative collaboration between Ileana Citaristi and sisters Mrinalika and Akshita Bhanj Deo stand as beacons of hope and inspiration. The Italian-born Odissi and Chhau exponent Ileana and Mrinalika and Akshita, who belong to the erstwhile royal family of Mayurbhanj in Odisha, together have woven a narrative of cultural preservation, artistic innovation, …

Art Dance Form Ileana Mayurbhanj Chhau Her Art

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Questions raised on Kerala’s overreliance on Kathakali on global tourism platforms

The Hindu

The repetitive presentation of Kathakali in global tourism platforms as the face of Kerala has raised apprehensions about Kerala’s overdependence on the art form leading to a loss of freshness in State’s international branding. Comparison with Spain Speaking to The Hindu, a senior bureaucrat who is instrumental in deciding the theme of Kerala Tourism abroad said, “This is the first …

Art Tourism Kerala Form Forms Kerala Tourism Kathakali

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dance expert Usha Rk on the visual splendour of Adi Shankaracharya’s Ashtakams

The Hindu

Adi Shankaracharya’s Ashtakams are not only spiritual teachings; they also have great potential for the performing arts. Dance expert Usha Rk recently showcased Adi Ashtakam, a captivating visual interpretation of Shankaracharya’s spiritual teachings, at the newly opened auditorium in Saptaparni, Hyderabad. For the first time, we were presenting Shankaracharya’s compositions — specifically Kaalabhairava and Ganga Ashtakams — at this historic …

Dance Mumbai Hyderabad Perform Usha Adi Ashtakams

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Preserving the Legacy: K.G. Subramanyan's Enduring Impact on Indian Culture

The Hindu

The article celebrates the enduring legacy of K.G. Subramanyan, a renowned art critic and cultural commentator. The essays in the collection raise critical questions about the role of art in contemporary India, exploring themes such as the meaning of culture, the impact of commercialization, and the importance of preserving traditional art forms. The collection also examines the relationship between art …

Culture Art Society Preservation

2 months ago

Temple Artist on a Mission to Promote Kerala’s Heritage Arts at Global Event

New Indian Express

Temple artist Vineesh Kammath showcases Kerala's rich art heritage at the latest Kerala Travel Mart (KTM). With a lineup of over 200 artists from the state delivering a variety of performances, Kammath aims to immerse audiences in the beauty of Kerala, offering a unique blend of music, storytelling, and cultural expressions. Through these performances, Kriti aims to highlight the cultural …

Religion Culture Art Performance

2 months ago

Troupe of Differently Abled Artists Set to Stage Their Maiden Performance

The Hindu

A troupe of differently abled artists from the State is set to stage their maiden performance in the State capital this Wednesday. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. at Lulu International Mall, Thiruvananthapuram, also marks the culmination of a unique initiative that empowers young artists to express their creativity, regardless of physical limitations. The initiative, called Talent Search for Youth …

Entertainment Art Performing Arts Disability Thiruvananthapuram

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

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ajivasan ACT 2024: A Spectacular Showcase of Music, Art, and Inspiration in Its Third Year

Firstpost

The event concluded on a high note with a grand finale performance by Ajivasan students, leaving everyone with a sense of awe and admiration for their dedication and skill The third edition of Ajivasan ACT 2024 unfolded successfully on 22nd September at Ajivasan Hall, Mumbai, marking yet another milestone in celebrating the vibrant convergence of art, commerce, and technology in …

Art Music Performance Ajivasan

3 months ago

UoH To Host Oggu Katha Folk Theatre Workshop

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Centre for Folk Culture Studies at the School of Social Sciences, University of Hyderabad, in association with the government’s department of language and culturewill host a two-day presentation and workshop on Oggu Katha, the traditional folk theatre art form of Telangana, on the September 23 and 24. CFCS head Dr Joly Puthussery said the programme would feature a …

Folk Telangana Uoh Oggu Katha

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

3 months, 3 weeks ago

How changing seasons can be portrayed through dance

The Hindu

Every year Natyarangam, the dance wing of Narada Gana Sabha, brings together artistes and scholars for its annual thematic festival. Rama Vaidyanathan’s Vasantha Rithu The festival began with senior Bharatanatyam dancer Rama Vaidyanathan heralding the Spring. Apoorva Jayaraman’s Grishma Rithu It was time to move on to the next season — Summer, as Apoorva Jayaraman presented ‘Grishma Rithu‘. Unlike the …

Nature Festival Dance Season Rama Vaibhav Saraswathi

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, 2 weeks ago

Prateek Kuhad: It’s both a good and bad time today for music

Hindustan Times

Social media has disrupted the music scene forever across the globe. And while it has it’s pros, there’s a set of cons too, and Prateek Kuhad has identified it. Prateek Kuhad Talk to him about his take on what’s happening today, and he says, “I think it is both a good and bad time today in certain ways for music.” …

Music Prateek Kuhad Kuhad

4 months, 3 weeks ago

A workshop and a pavakathakali recital at Natanakairali signifies a new chapter in the revival of the art form

The Hindu

On July 25, the curtains went up on a rare performance of pavakathakali, a kind of glove puppetry that was once widely practised in Palakkad and its surrounding areas in Kerala. “Eventually, we discovered that Chamu Pandaram, a member of the Andi Pandaram, a communityfrom Andhra Pradesh, who had settled in Paruthippully, a small, remote village in Palakkad, was still …

Art India Kerala Palakkad Form Thrissur Performed

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, 1 week ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art

6 months, 1 week ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art

6 months, 1 week ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art

6 months, 1 week ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art Chinese Traditional

6 months, 2 weeks ago

India Art Festival set for a debut in Hyderabad’s art calendar

The Hindu

India Art Festival is set to debut in Hyderabad as a three-day ‘multi-sensory art festival that celebrates art and artists of different kinds. The city has almost 11,000 corporates — small and mid-level employees in different fields wanting to create an inspiring ambience with art in their living rooms.” Platform for all In 2010, when Rajendra announced the India Art …

Festival Art India Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Artists

7 months, 1 week ago

‘Oorichivara Kalakarulu’, a short film depicting transcendent art wins accolades

The Hindu

It was Mahasivaratri day when the Ramalingeswara Swamy temple at Yanamalakuduru village saw large throngs of devotees joining the high-octane celebrations that included special pujas and a cultural programme. “Art transcends all boundaries, it cannot be bound by caste, class, creed and social status,” mumbled the 27-year-old and thus was born his next shot film “Oorichivara Kalakarulu”. The film’s protagonists …

Art Film Village Nandini Wins Accolades Oorichivara Kalakarulu Vijay Raju

7 months, 1 week ago

President confers Padma Shri to Dogri folk artist Romalo Ram

Hindustan Times

President Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Shri award in the field of art to Romalo Ram for reviving Dogri folk dance and songs “Geetru” and “Bhakh”, during a civil investiture ceremony in New Delhi on Thursday. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Elated over the honour, Romalo Ram, who retired as zonal education officer, expressed gratitude to the people of Duggar Pradesh and the Centre …

Folk Ram Dogri Dogri Folk Art Confers Padma Duggar Pradesh Romalo Ram

7 months, 3 weeks ago

International Dance Day | Taking Kathak to new heights

Hindustan Times

The city of nawabs is the seat of the Lucknowi Gharana of Kathak and with legends like Pandit Birju Maharaj, Pandit Shambhu Maharaj, Pandit Lachhu Maharaj, Pandit Acchan Maharaj and Pandit Arjun Mishra the bar has been set very high. Ruchi Khare On International Dance Day today, we speak to three experts on what the day means to them and …

Students Mishra My Father Kathak Pandit Ruchi Khare Kantika Mishra

8 months ago

The need to find the right dance teacher

The Hindu

Sahitya, sangeeta kala viheenaha sakshat pashuhu, pucha vishanaha heenaha It means that a human life without an initiation into literature, music or any art is akin to a cow without horns and tail. Hence every human being is entitled to learn and practise the arts without which life loses its meaning. I have coined the term ‘art-quacks’ to refer to …

Art Dance Need

8 months, 1 week ago

I like to focus on what I bring to the table as an artiste, says actor Niyati Fatnani

Hindustan Times

Actor Niyati Fatnani asserts that it’s difficult for any artiste to let go of work in today’s time. Actor Niyati Fatnani “No matter how big an actor is, no one can afford to let go of work. You can’t be doing both nowadays unless you have a legacy to fall back on,” says the Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey and Channa …

Work Actor Ott Niyati Fatnani Fatnani

8 months, 1 week ago

Art works of C N Karunakaran, a Marxist who believed in Krishna, straddled modern & tradition

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru, The people who knew him said, when he was alive artist C N Karunakaran, who played an important role in the modern art movement of independent India and served as chairman of Kerala Lalit Kala Akademi twice, often introduced himself as a ‘Marxist who believed in Krishna’. HT Image Just as Karunakaran embraced the dichotomy of his ideology, his …

Art India Bengaluru Kerala Work Artist Paintings

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Reverberations from an unequal music

New Indian Express

Much ink has already been spilt on the recent controversy around the conferring of the Sangita Kalanidhi award by the Madras Music Academy to T M Krishna. What is often overlooked in these discourses is that these values were put in place quite recently, over the course of the 20th century, when nationalism in its cultural iterations placed music and …

Music

8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Carnatic wars

The Hindu

Published : Mar 29, 2024 11:40 IST - 7 MINS READ The Sangita Kalanidhi is a coveted award given annually by The Music Academy, Chennai, to a Carnatic musician. This set off a string of protests in the Carnatic music community, with prominent musicians withdrawing from the year’s conference since it will be presided over by a person they accuse …

Community World Chennai Carnatic Music Hindu Issue Rama

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 ago

Theatre artists submit memorandum seeking protection during performances

The Hindu

Tulu theatre, cinema, Yakshagana artists submitted a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner M.P. In the memorandum, Tulu Nataka Kalavidara Okkoota said that Dakshina Kannada has over 40 theatre troupes with about 1,700 artists. The federation said that some self-styled persons who claim to be protectors of “daivaradhane” have threatened the theatre artists through social media posts saying they will stop plays …

Theatre Artists Daivaradhane

9 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad artist U Vijay Kumar’s canvas of emotions

The Hindu

Painting is another way of keeping a diary, Pablo Picasso said. One such diary of artist U Vijay Kumar is set to be unveiled on March 16 at the State Art Gallery in Hyderabad. The seven-day exhibition —Transcendental Reality: The Enigmatic Mindscapes of U Vijay Kumar — is the artist’s sixth solo show. Admitting his canvases are a form of …

Hyderabad Artist Vijay Kumar Kumar Art U Vijay Kumar Vijay Kumar Art

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Artists to gather at Purana Quila on Sunday to dream up 'Viksit Bharat' on canvas

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Mar 8 A large number of artists are expected to gather at the historic Purana Quila here on Sunday as a part of a day-long camp to create a range of artworks driven by the vision of 'Viksit Bharat', officials said. HT Image The National Gallery of Modern Art and Lalit Kala Akademi have joined hands for the …

Art India Kumar Viksit Bharat Purana Quila Goutam

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards: Kuchipudi exponents among 7 honoured; 94 artistes awarded

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Legendary Kuchipudi dancing couple Raja and Radha Reddy and Goan folklorist Vinayak Khedekar were among the seven eminent artistes to be bestowed with the Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowship for 2022 and 2023 on Wednesday. President Droupadi Murmu honours Kuchipudi exponents Raja and Radha Reddy during the Sangeet Natak Akademi awards ceremony, at Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday, President Droupadi …

India Performing Arts Awards Kuchipudi Akademi Raja Artistes

9 months, 2 weeks ago

President gives away Sangeet Natak Akademi awards

The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 to eminent artists in the field of performing arts, including music, dance, drama, folk and tribal arts. Besides the Akademi Awards, the President of India also bestowed the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship to 6 eminent artists. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship or “Akademi …

Art India Tamil Nadu Awards Artists Akademi Sangeet Natak Akademi

10 months ago

The famed Kathak Mahotsav is back after a hiatus

The Hindu

Kathak Kendra holds a significant position in the world of dance. Prerana Shrimali, Urmila Nagar and Geetanjali Lal discussed compositions of Jaipur gharana on the second day while ‘Kathak mein navinikaran’ had PowerPoint presentation by Madhu Natraj from Bengaluru. She chose the famous Bhairavi thumri by Wajid Ali Shah, ‘Babul mora naihar chhuto ri jaye’, which he composed while leaving …

Dance Lucknow Tra Kathak Taal Lal Kathak Kendra

10 months, 2 weeks ago

India Art Fair: Exploration of Indian art from the 18th to the 21st centuries

Firstpost

DAG brings together modernists such as M. F. Husain, F. N. Souza, S. H. Raza and Krishen Khanna alongside Western artists who travelled to India, such as Thomas Daniell and Marius Bauer, to explore the evolution of Indian art through the 18th to 21st centuries in its exhibition, India Past & Present for the 15th edition of India Art Fair. …

Art India Indian Western Artists Caption Dag

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

10 months, 3 weeks ago

India Art Fair 2024: Tried, tested and the new

The Hindu

It’s the time of the year when art thaws the cold, grey landscape of Delhi with colour, conversation and commerce. Watch | India Art Fair 2024 walkthrough with Viraj Khanna British co-founder Loïc Le Gaillard is excited: “We consistently assess how the perspectives and artistic expressions of our core artists align with a specific location or capture a unique moment …

Art India Delhi Fair India Art Fair

11 months, 3 weeks ago

How dancers bring alive their art on stage

The Hindu

Does dance, more than any other performing art, offer us the alaukika experience that Abhinavagupta wrote about? Welcoming the audience at Kalavaahini’s Dance for Dance festival, Malavika Sarukkai spoke about the mismatch between the “staggering beauty” that dance brings to us and the rewards of those who take to the path of dance. Kalavaahini, she said, seeks to foster an …

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