Kindred souls
The affinity between India and the US as the worlds two biggest democracies is often spoken of todays context. But a recent exhibition, Kindred Nations, brought out the fact that the connection goes back to a much earlier time, finds Ranjita Biswas
RBU to host Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela at Jorasanko Thakurbari
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS) The West Bengal State Akademi Of Dance Drama Music And Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University will hold the Lokshilpa O Karukriti Mela at the Jorasanko Thakurbari from May 6 to 8, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.
Bollywood is huge connection, Indian new wave welcome: Festivals Edinburgh Director
Sujoy Dhar speaks to "Festivals Edinburgh" director Julia Amour to find out how she plans to work with key partners and also include India- known for its colourful global brand ambassador Bollywood - as one of the countries in focus to take forward the legacy of world's festival city that is Edinburgh
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
'Husain 100'-a five-day celebration in Kolkata to take place in April
Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): 'Husain 100', a five-day celebration of the birth centenary of Maqbool Fida Husain (1915 2011), will be held from April 9 to 13 in Kolkata, a city well known for his admirers-who have always marvelled at his greatness in the fields of painting, drawing, writing and filmmaking.
UK born Rishi Banerjee enthralls audience with Tagore concert in Kolkata
Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS) UK born Rabindrasangeet vocalist Rishi Banerjee made a quick stop in Kolkata to present a unique concept Then sings my soul, exploring the special relationship between Rabindranath and his nieces Indira Devi Choudhurani and Sarala Devi.
WB State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, RBU's Department of Sculpture holds 6-day workshop on mask making
Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts and the Department of Sculpture, Rabindra Bharati University held a six-day residential workshop on the making of Rava masks at the Jela Parishad Bungalow in Kamakhyaguri, and also in some of its surrounding areas in Alipurduar in West Bengal.
Rajasthan: High on Art
In royal Rajasthan, the walls are no longer empty spaces. They speak through their vibrant colours and tell a story. From dreary, boring railway stations to splashy coloured auto rickshaws, one can now encounter art at every nook and corner of the states bustling towns. Rajasthan Post-TWF writer R Pal reports
Bonhams to keep Indian miniature at art sale in New York's Asia Week
New York, Feb 24 (IBNS): Bonhams has announced that it will present Indian miniature paintings at its Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian art sale taking place during New York's Asia Week on March 14.
Perfect blending
Mudejar art of architecture and embellishments in Spain offers a glimpse into a time when Christian and Islamic art fused and created beauty together, discovers Ranjita Biswas
Song of the soil
Folk songs are an integral part of any society. However, under relentless pressure of industrialisation and globalisation many formats seem to be in danger of disappearing forever. Hence the revival of peoples interest in folk music of Bengal is an encouraging sign. Uttara Gangopadhyay reports
Printings historic and cultural impact to be explored through new UK academic centre
Birmingham, Jan 9 (IBNS) The historic art of printing, which gave rise to modern graphic design and influenced social and political thinking, will be explored through a pioneering new research centre in the UK.
Historic Bandel Church visitors greeted with special treat in Christmas
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IBNS), Kolkata: This Christmas a visual treat greeted visitors to the Bandel Church - the historical Marian shrine founded in 1599 on the banks of Hooghly river in West Bengal.
Always apprehensive of things going wrong: Paresh Maity
Colour rules his life and by his own admission, he loves to paint day and night. A Padma awardee, Paresh Maity is a force to reckon with and a familiar name in the global art scene. In Kolkata for the inauguration of his latest exhibition, 'Sounds of Silence', he speaks to IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity
Thoughts of money should never trounce artistic aspiration: Simon Reade
In Kolkata after 27 years for the Sabhaghar Theatre Festival by Centre Stage Creations, the Filter Theatre in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company staged a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. One of the enthralled audience, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with Simon Reade, the producer of the play for a brief chat.
Academy of Fine Arts hosts Black & White art exhibition by artist Saumi Nandy
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS) Black & White, an art exhibition by artist Saumi Nandy, was inaugurated at the South art gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts on Sunday.
Pt. Ravi Shankar will continue to be my guru: Tarun Bhattacharya
Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya has brought new dimension in the playing style of Santoor, creating patterns that were unprecedented. The maestro is a familiar name in the global music scene but recognition from his own country is elusive. In a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity he opens up about his music, life and how he has been overlooked for decades now by his own country
Porcelain: A shimmering journey
The White Road by British potter, writer and alchemist Edmund de Waal has just hit the book stands, with reviewers calling it a "shimmering paean to porcelain". While China was the birthplace of porcelain making almost a 1000 years ago, it travelled to Europe and soon gained huge popularity. Susanta Paral traces the journey while in Austrias capital Vienna
London: Maa Chairty Trust UK-Param Shakti Peeth hosts Param Shakti Yog camp
London, Sept 8 (IBNS) Maa Chairty Trust U K in association with Param Shakti Peeth is hosting Param Shakti Yog camp from Sept 9 to 13 for London Based Non Resident Indians under the spirtual guidance of Sadhvi Ritambhara at Nagrecha Hall London.
Beyond Canvas at Gallery Sanskriti
Gallery Sanskriti at Kolkata has had the privilege of hosting solo shows of the luminaries of contemporary Indian art such as Akbar Padamsee, Laxma Goud and Yusuf Arakkal among many others from all over the country. The Gallery has always been experimenting and promoting new artists who explore unique abilities and styles. Without chancing on a new art form or artist, art becomes stagnant and defies its very own purpose of being creative and thought provoking.
Kolkata hosts K2K for Nepal
Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS) A mother and daughter duo, some socialites and influential people and a host of representatives from MNCs gathered at Hyatt Regency in Kolkata on Thursday to willfully participate in a fundraiser for the Nepal quake victims.
Chemould Art Gallery in association with Smita Art hosts Prayas
Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): Smita Art, in association with Chemould Art Gallery, is holding Prayas, a unique art initiative aimed at providing a platform to upcoming and senior contemporary artists of West Bengal to interact closely and share their views and ideas during a 60-day period.
Kolkata: Starmark launches The Recession Groom
Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Leadstart Publishing, hosted the launch of the novel 'The Recession Groom' by writer Vani at its Quest Mall outlet on Monday.
Online music platform Musiana launches 'Tabla' classes by Subhankar Banerjee
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Musiana.org, a musical online platform with an aim to building a community strictly bound by music, has launched 'Tabla' classes for all those who want to learn the instrument from its basics.
Gallery Sanskriti hosts exhibition of Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das' works
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Showcasing their craftsmanship and elegance, Kolkata's popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti is holding an exhibition on the works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das-from Friday.
Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das come together for Gallery Sanskriti celebrations
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Kolkatas popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti will hold its third exhibition as part of its silver anniversary year celebrations where works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das- will be showcased from June 26.
Kolkata artists create unique online platform to spread Indian music
Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): It is not every day that one comes across a couple who not only dedicate their lives to music but also attempt to go global with Indian music, riding on the power of digital media, thus imparting lessons and enriching music enthusiasts with the untold journey of an original piece of work.
The cup that cheers
Notes on Chai , a performance by Mumbai based Jyoti Dogra uses abstract ideas and real-life performance where the audience plays a vital role. She shares her thoughts on this unusual experiment with tea with Shoma A. Chatterji
Gallery Sanskriti brings together legends for 'Nayika'
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Marking their silver Anniversary year, Kolkata's Gallery Sanskriti is hosting their second exhibition titled 'Nayika' , celebrating the beauty and strength in the feminine.
Letter Box: Caught in a time warp
The Letter Box, which once was an integral part of our daily life, is no longer the box of wonder in this age of electronic messaging. Lensman Bijoy Chowdhury captures the forlorn letter boxes across the city of Kolkata and made them the theme of his 2015 calendar. Text by Sujoy Dhar
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