Kolkata: Rabindra Bharati University hosts seminar on impact of nature and environment on music
Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): Rabindra Bharati University's vocal music department recently held a two-day international seminar on the impact of nature and environment on music at the Dwarakanath Mancha of Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata, on Thursday.
Decoding Phalguni, a dance drama composed by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore
Kolkata, March 17 (IBNS): West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University held Phalguni Niye, a one-day seminar on Rabindranath Tagores dance drama Phalguni, with talks by experts and the enactment of selected scenes, at Bichitra, Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata, recently.
Annual art exhibition of RBU's Faculty of Visual Arts begins in Kolkata
Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS): The annual exhibition of Rabindra Bharati University's Faculty of Visual Arts was inaugurated on Thursday at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata.
Pleasure of leisure
Without leisure, a civilised life is impossible. Without leisure we are sunk in barbarism, thats the essence of the new book The Pleasures of Leisure by Robert Dessaix, award winning author from Australia. Dessaix was in Kolkata recently to participate in the Apeejay Literary Festival and spoke to Ranjita Biswas about his thoughts on leisure and travel
Kolkata: Rabindra Bharati Sanskriti Utsav 2018 begins, Jorasanko Thakurbari light and sound show to resume
Kolkata, Jan 17, (IBNS): The four-day Rabindra Bharati Sanskriti Utsav 2018 organised by West Bengal's Rabindra Bharati University begins on Wednesday and will continue until Jan 20, 2018.
Indian art through the ages
The Freer|Sackler galleries in Washington, D.C. showcase an impressive collection of Indias ancient relics and modern-day masterpieces.SPAN writer Carrie Loewenthal Massey reports
Kolkata: Annual art exhibition by students of Rabindra Bharati University at ICCR
Kolkata, Jan 5 (IBNS): The seven-day Annual Art Exhibition 2017-18 of the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, was inaugurated at the Kolkata-based Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) by actor Sabyasachi Chakraborty.
The Sacred Pushkar: A Winter Sonata
Every December now, the sacred Pushkar ghats come alive with a colourful medley of music, culture, heritage walk and spirituality when a celebratory crowd from across the world pour in for the "Shree Cement The Sacred Pushkar" festival. Supriyo Hazra basks in the spirit of vibrant festivity in the Rajasthani town
Fabrics of life
While searching for textile traditions round the world, American designer John Robshaw discovered Indias rich block printing heritage which he has now incorporated in his highly-appreciated homewares and dcor items. Jason Chiang reports
Workshop focuses on preservation of traditional mask-making art of north Bengal
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): To encourage the traditional mask makers of north Bengal and to pave the way for research and documentation of this art form, an eight-day workshop was recently organised under the aegis of West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, and the Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Kolkata.
Beauty on the floor
Get floored, literally, by the beauty and craftsmanship of the traditional alpana art of Bengal, which is getting a new life during public festivities like puja, and even during the recent U-17 FIFA World Cup, writes Uttara Gangopadhyay
Treasure trove of Indian paintings
One of the worlds best collections of South Asian art can be found in the San Diego Museum of Art, California with emphasis on Indian paintings spanning many genres, reports Candice Yacono
Ma in Burnt Sienna: Shishir Gupta's art for a cause exhibition in Kolkata
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS): It is the season of devotion with Durga Puja round the corner but artist Shishir Gupta, through his paintings, has aimed to visually portray how Ma Durga will perceive the world today.
The world as a stage
Aarushi Thakur is a new age theatre director from Jammu who brings a fresh whiff of air to the troubled land. Her repertoire includes adaptations from Shakespeare, and presented in English too, as well as playson her own scripts, writes Sonali Jha Chatterjee
Special screening of documentary on Prof Amartya Sen in Kolkata on July 10
Kolkata, Jun 28 (IBNS): A special screening of a documentary on Nobel Laureate and Bharat Ratna, Amartya Sen, filmed over a span of 15 years, by director Suman Ghosh, will be held on July 10, 2017, in Kolkata, in association with Prabha Khaitan Foundation.
Inspired by Tagore: Showcasing the traditional art and craft of Bengal
Kolkata, May 11, (IBNS): In keeping with poet Rabindranath Tagore's progressive ideas of supporting local and traditional art, the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts organises a special fair at the Rabindra Bharati University's Jorasanko campus around the poet's birthday.
Whiff from the West
Music is high on the countrys cultural agenda but Western Classical music has somehow missed the bus in the current scenario. Surangama Guha reports
The Magic Diary: An Indian journalist brings storytellers of world together
They had not met each other before and knew little about each others culture when they started off. But soon, surprise was replaced with respect, impatience with empathy and the outcome: A Pocketful of Dreams.
Watch out for these upcoming artists
Young and dynamic, these artists are here to stay. The contemporary art scene in the country is an exciting one. Many upcoming young artists have redefined the art scene like never before and it is ever evolving. From space, spiritualism to surrealism, these artists are experimenting with a range of subjects. Here is a look at five promising artists you should look out for:
Art was my inner calling: Swati Pasari
Young and vivacious, Swati Pasari started painting in her late teens. Hailing from a business family in Kolkata, Swati tried her hand at the family business before finding her inner calling in art. The young artist also attributes a large part of her present life to pranic-healing and its effects. In a conversation with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, Swati opens up about art, life, pranic-healing and art market in India.
Kolkata: Workshop on tribal art form organised in RBU
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance, Music and Visual Arts in association with Rabindra Bharati University and Lalit Kala Akademi on Thursday inaugurated a workshop on Santhal Pata painting of Jadu Pata series in Kolkata.
The college prep tip you dont want to hear about
The Co founder of Collegify, Rohan Ganeriwala lends out some important tips for aspirants wanting to study abroad. In his latest column, Ganeriwala stresses on the importance of reading and why one should adhere to the practice for a better chance of acceptance.
Dances from the mountains
Jammu and Kashmir is presently often in the news for acts of violence. But this pristine and beautiful land is also rich in culture, music and dance which is often overlooked. Sonali Jha Chatterjee reports from Jammu
The curators challenge
Maud Page, Deputy Director in Australias Queensland Art Gallery, was in Kolkata recently, when she shared her experience and vision as a curator with IBNS correspondent Uttara Gangopadhyay
Noorjahan held her own with men of her time: Avijit Dutt
A veteran thespian and theatre director, Avijit Dutt of Delhi-based Yatrik Theatre is set to enthrall the Kolkata audience on July 29 with his play Noorjahan: An Empress Reveals. Dutt, the writer/director of the play, shares some stage secrets and tips with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity. Excerpts:
I am never tired listening to music: Jeet Amole
Jeet Amole is the winner of the 2015 edition of Zee Awaz of Madhya Pradesh. Hailing from a humble household, he is earmarked by industry veterans as a special talent. In an interview with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity, he opens up about life post the talent hunt competition win.
Indian plays lack innovation: Rajat Kapoor
Actor-playwright Rajat Kapoor is back in town with his clowns! He had enthralled audiences last December with his adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, by turning it into a clown play. Crowds will be hoping for an encore from this cerebral actor when he lets his team loose on the 18th of June (Saturday). IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with him before the start of 'I Don't Like It-As You Like It'
Bharat Nirman Couple Award for Tarun Bhattacharya-Sanchita Bhattacharya
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS) Santoor maestro Pt Tarun Bhattacharya and his wife and well known Odissi dancer Guru Sanchita Bhattachary received " The Couple Award " for the year 2016 from Bharat Nirman Awards for their achievement , excellence and taking Indian Classical Music and Dance world wide to a different level.
Migration can transform art and culture, argues Birmingham Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Birmingham, May 25 (Just Earth News) Migration from Asia and the Middle East to Western Europe could provide the kind of vibrant boost to arts and culture as movement from India and Pakistan did to UK food tastes over the past 40 years, a leading artist and academic has said.
M F Husain: Economy of lines his forte
M. F. Husains favourite city Kolkata recently paid tribute on his birth centenary year with a multi-layered event Husain 100. Uttara Gangopadhyay reports
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