“It gives us immense pleasure to be hosting such a prestigious exhibition and book launch. This is not just an event showcasing the works of the Master, but rather remembering the ‘man behind the canvas’. Featuring photographs of M. F. Husain by itself is a matter of pride for our gallery,” says Ms. Tarana Khubchandani, Director, Gallery Art & Soul.
“The pictures can’t be classified into one category. They cover a large part of his life,” concludes Chandra, who had earlier brought out a book on Amitabh Bachchan titled, ‘AB: The Legend’.
Pradeep Chandra has been associated with Bombay Times, Indian Express, Illustrated Weekly & other prominent publications. He has done several exhibitions like Haveli Dreams, (based on Shekhawati), Kashmiri Pandits, and Britain (to commemorate 50 Years of Indian Independence) and has been a part of various art camps as well. He is the author of the coffee table book on Amitabh Bachchan titled “AB The Legend – A Photographer’s Tribute” and “M F Husain – A Pictorial Tribute”.
About Gallery Art & Soul: Gallery Art & Soul is a large art space in the heart of Worli, and enjoys the privilege of working with a huge cross section of artists. It is recognized by the artist community as an exciting space with uniquely conceptualized and well executed art events. This is reflected in their large database of artists and the gallery showcase of works of over 100 established artists, spanning over 8 decades. The artist relations are fostered through reputable tie ups in the domestic and international art scenarios.

To increase the grace of this global event famous personalities like Shri Jai Daga, shri Manoj Tapadia, Shri Ramavtar Jaithalia, and Shri Ramesh Lahoti were invited from the world of Entertainment, Business, Finance and Law, who have achieved lots of success and fame in their respective streams to motivate the young participants.

The Festival was given a great start on the opening Day with inauguration by Her Excellecy Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India which boosted up the confidence level of participants. Second Day of the festival was pioneered with workshop presentations in folk dance, rangoli & drawing which was followed by the firmly competition in Quiz and talk show in which young participants made most of their academic knowledge to grab the highest position, and stunning performances in solo and group dance competition took away the audiences attention. Fashion show at the end of event flattered its spectators with the eye catching fashionable apparels designed by young designers which filled the milieu with cheers and applauds.

According to Shobha Sadani, President, ABMMS: “creativity and real talent are not bounded with any limitations they create their own space and this International Youth Festival gives a platform to all the young participants to come and prove their talent to mark their space in such a competitive environment where versatile talent from countries like Japan, Indonesia, Dubai, Australia, USA, UK, Singapore, South Africa and Bangladesh has participated, Our Indian participants has also marked their presence.”

About ABMMS
Akhil Bharatvarshiya Maheshwari Mahila Sangathan has originated from the grass root level nation-wide. It is not the regular run of the race for securing prominent post but a tireless effort of its founder members and their counterparts to bring to the forefront a complete picture of a Maheshwari woman in all fields of life. Maheshwari Mahila Sangathan conducts programmes for elders, children, teenagers at the district level, state level and nation-wide such as quiz contest, outdoor and indoor games competition, personality development program, cultural activities and training in certain skilled activities. These programs are also conducted for the underprivileged women and children of the society as regards to social service. It also plans an agenda and grants a constant support to the programmes conducted by the Mahasabha and Yuva Sangathan. More information about the organization can be found at www.abmms.org

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IndianArtCollectors.com on the last fortnight of the year features the imagination and sensitivity of an eminent artist Dhanajay Mukherjee. Dhanajay has been painting for the last 25 years. He creates graphic and structural uniformity on canvas through the play of light and shade. His paintings are a judicious mix of the abstract and realistic forms, which stems from unique imagination, combining the real natural world with the artistic and creative world.

According to him green is the colour of life, but human beings, through ages, have exploited it without understanding how pristine and important it is for life on earth. Artist Dhananjay Mukherjee, in his unique set of paintings titled “The Green God” urges people to respect it by personifying the flora in godly images and figures. The different faces in Mukherjee’s paintings are carved out of a leaf with various motifs forming the eyes and lips. Dhananjay finds modernism on canvas with the help of old mythological art, expressing the same through remarkable use of colours to depict the unknown mysteries in the natural world. He paints with oil and acrylic on canvas. “I got the idea for this theme from the trees, flowers and the leaves around me. Somehow they appear to be forming an image which looks very much like a human face or an animal shape or form,” says Mukherjee.

He feels that nature gives us everything we need in our life, yet we never return the favour. The purpose of his paintings is to inculcate faith in nature. “I believe with my paintings I can bring people to see the divinity inside every green form, be it a plant, a tree trunk or even a leaf,” adds Dhananjay.
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About Dhanajay Mukherjee
Born in 1964 in the terracotta town of Bishnupur, near Kolkata, Dhananjay inherited artistic tradition quite early in his life. Working with Jamini Roy’s paintings, Kalighat pot paintings on terracotta horses, elephants etc, he created human and animal figures in the style of pot paintings. After completing school, he decided on a career in art and did a Certificate Course at La-Martiniere SEOMP Society in Commercial Art, Exhibition Display & Interior Decoration. Simultaneously, he also pursued his graduation from Calcutta University. He started his career as an artist in the year 1984 with an aim to leave behind his footprints. He completed his education in art from Rabindra Bharti University (Indian Collage of Arts and Draftsmanship), Calcutta in 1988, and till date, has participated in more than 100 solo and group shows in India and Abroad.
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In today’s time when stress is omnipresent Sab Thaat paraa reh Jayega amused the theatre-lovers to the core as the ‘comedy’ celebrated little joys of life. The play outlined two opposing ideologies through a situational humorous anecdote representing two families – the Mehtas and the Singhaniyas.

In the words of Director Ranjit Kapoor, “Sab Thaat paraa reh Jayega is a sitcom play. At first the Mehta family seems mad, but it is not long before one realizes that if they are mad, then the rest of the world is crazier! In contrast to these delightful people is the unhappy industrialist family – the Singhaniyas. The play’s hero Ashutosh, the attractive young son of the Singhaniyas, falls in love with Vinnie Mehta-Mukherjee and brings his parents to dine at the Mehta house on the wrong evening. The humor arises as events unfold that evening and leave the audience light-hearted and refreshed.” The audience enjoyed the evening as they experienced the ‘meaning of life’ via Sab Thaat paraa reh Jayega through shock sustained by Mr. and Mrs. Singhaniya, in this mad-mad house of Shri S.N. Mehta.

Sh. Shekhar Vaishnavi, Secretary, SKP, said, “At Bhartendu Natya Utsav, theatre enthusiasts will experience a range of emotions; every day a new one, as they will enjoy classic performances by theatre artists. This year we have selected some of the best directors from the world of theatre and given them a chance to present their best creation at the Utsav. Today’s play ‘Sab Thaat paraa reh Jayega’ has left the audience in a cheerful mood and this is what we had hoped for. We are looking forward to more such wonderful presentations on the remaining days of the event.”

Bhartendu Natya Utsav is a celebration of the timeless relevance and essence of theatre as seen in the works of Poet, Playwright and thinker, Bharatendu Harishchandra. As part of the Utsav, Delhi’s theatre enthusiasts will be able to witness the masterworks of country’s best theatre directors on 8 days. The upcoming performances are that of Devender Raj Ankur’s Vaapasi Ke Baad Ayodhya Babu (Dec 1, 2011), Torit Mitra’s Garbh (Dec 5, 2011), Baapi Bose’s Socrates (Dec 6, 2011), Satish Anand’s Ek Inspector Se Mulakaat (Dec 7, 2011) and Bhanu Bharti’s Tamasha Na Hua (Dec 8, 2011).

About Ranjit Kapoor
Born in Sihor (Madhya Pradesh) in 1948, Ranjit Kapoor started working with a touring Parsi theatre company owned by his father. Between 1965 and 1971. Shri Kapoor wrote a number of poems and stories which were published in Sarika and other magazines of the period. In 1973 he joined the National School of Drama (NSD), where he received the Best Director Award for his diploma production Woyzeck, a German classic by George Buchner. In 1977 he joined the NSD repertory, where he directed Begam Ka Takia and Mukhya Mantri. After his tint in NSD repertory got over in 1979 he went on to work as an independent, freelance Director across the country. Shri Kapoor has contributed to the field of films as well, where he has done the music and lyrics for the film Aadharshila, and the screenplay/dialogues of notable films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Mohan Joshi Haazir Ho, Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, Khamosh, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Bandit Queen, Shart, Lajja, Kya Kehna, Hum To Mohabbat Karega, The Legend Of Bhagat Singh, Tere Mere Sapne, Mangal Pandey, Khakee, Halla Bol, Chintu Ji etc. He has also directed a number of television serials and films like Basanti, Purvai, Amir Khusro, Chekhov Ki Duniya, Mera Dost Raju, Bahut Bada Sawal, Chai Ke Bahane, Shesh Abhinay, Ek Musafir Be-Asbab etc. for Doordarshan and other channels.

Famous Plays of Ranjit Kapoor: Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, Bichchhu, Kaua Chala Hans Ki Chal, Ek Sansadiya Samiti Ki Utthak Baithak, Pair Tale Ki Zameen, Khubsoorat Bahu, Kuru Kuru Swaha, Ek Mamooli Aadmi, Janpath Kiss, Mera Dost Bhoothnath, Court Martial, Nekrasov, Antraal, Adarsh Hindu Hotel, Short Cut, Wrong Turn, And Auntiyon Ka Tehkana, amongst others.

Awards: Shri Kapoor is a recipient of several awards and felicitations. He was awarded the Shikhar Samaan by the M.P. government for his contribution to theater, the Sansui Award for the film The Legend Of Bhagat Singh, the Stardust Award (2010) for Best Direction and Best Film, and the Special Jury Award for the Best Actor Rishi Kapoor for his first film Chintu Ji. Shri Kapoor was honored with the Sangeet Natak Academy Award (2004) for lifetime achievement in direction.

About Sahitya Kala Parishad
Sahitya Kala Parishad, the cultural wing of the Government of NCT of Delhi was setup in 1968 for the promotion and propagation of Art and Culture in Delhi. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Govt. of NCT of Delhi is the Chairperson of the Sahitya Kala Parishad. As one of the most interactive department of the Delhi Government, Sahitya Kala Parishad for the past three decades and more has been carrying out its mandate with full vigor and dedication. The Parishad has, on one hand, revived and projected the age old, time tested traditions of the country and on the other hand, it has tried to encourage and provide platform to the new and innovative trends in plastic and performing arts which represent our lives and times. Parishad’s programmes are, at the same time, deep rooted in traditions and also branching out towards open skies crossing the boundaries of caste, creed, colour and geographic limits. Its projects and programmes concentrate more on youth, women and weaker sections of society. More can be found on www.artandculture.delhigovt.nic.in/sahitya/default.html
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Sohaila Kapur’s ‘O’ is the representation of infinite possibilities. It can be Shunya, or the great Nothingness from which life emerges, it also represents orgasm, the feminine Principle, an egg, the Primordial universe, or the divine absolute. In this context, it is the story of two women who went through those infinite possibilities, to choose a life that incorporated struggle, bending the rules in the bargain, revered in the end by the very men who subjugated them.

According to Ms. Sohaila Kapur, “O depicts the tale of two extraordinary women who are saint-poets – Rabia, the Sufi from Iraq and Karraikal Ammayar, the Shaivite from Tamil Nadu. They are opposites in nature yet they battle similar obstacles to attain their spiritual goals. The play reveals their fight against religious dogma, rituals and clerics. Through these strong characters the play O preaches a philosophy of universal love and egalitarianism.”

Sh. Shekhar Vaishnavi, Secretary, SKP, said, “We are happy to see the response of people on the first two days of the Bhartendu Natya Utsav. There are more heart warming performances to come. Since this year we have selected some of the best directors from the world of theatre and given them a chance to present their best creation, the event is bound to be a multisensory treat to the attending audience.”
The other performances to come are Ranjit Kapoor’s Sab Thaat Paraa Reh Jayega (Nov 30, 2011), Devender Raj Ankur’s Vaapasi Ke Baad Ayodhya Babu (Dec 1, 2011), Torit Mitra’s Garbh (Dec 5, 2011), Baapi Bose’s Socrates (Dec 6, 2011), Satish Anand’s Ek Inspector Se Mulakaat (Dec 7, 2011) and Bhanu Bharti’s Tamasha Na Hua (Dec 8, 2011).

About Sohaila Kapur
Multi-faceted, Sohaila Kapur is a journalist, writer, director and actor of repute, who has been involved with theatre for the past three decades. The first play that she wrote, a musical titled Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan, premiered at the prestigious Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh in 2002, after which it was invited by the Arts Council of England to a six city tour of Britain. The play won the Herald Devil Award and subsequently toured Singapore. It premiered in India in December 2008 rechristened as Mahim Junction, and has had several shows across the country and abroad. The other plays that she has written and performed under her banner Katyayani are, Obsessions, A Club Of Her Own, A Christmas Parable, Dracula Meets Page 3 and The Monkey Man. She has also written a stage musical for film maker Shekhar Kapur that will premier next year. Apart from plays for adults, she has also written musicals for children, titled Halloween, Panchatantra and Rich Boy, Poor Boy. She has also adapted and directed several European plays and has also adapted the Ramayana for the American movie channel, HBO. Some of her significant productions have been Catherine Hayes’ Skirmishes, starring the veteran actor Zohra Sehgal, along with the much acclaimed Rumi: Unveil The Sun. The play won 11 nominations out of 12 and was nominated as one of the best plays produced in the country and she as one of the best directors at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards 2008, in New Delhi. Sohaila works as a television producer and anchor in New Delhi.

About Sahitya Kala Parishad
Sahitya Kala Parishad, the cultural wing of the Government of NCT of Delhi was setup in 1968 for the promotion and propagation of Art and Culture in Delhi. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Govt. of NCT of Delhi is the Chairperson of the Sahitya Kala Parishad. As one of the most interactive department of the Delhi Government, Sahitya Kala Parishad for the past three decades and more has been carrying out its mandate with full vigor and dedication. The Parishad has, on one hand, revived and projected the age old, time tested traditions of the country and on the other hand, it has tried to encourage and provide platform to the new and innovative trends in plastic and performing arts which represent our lives and times. Parishad’s programmes are, at the same time, deep rooted in traditions and also branching out towards open skies crossing the boundaries of caste, creed, colour and geographic limits. Its projects and programmes concentrate more on youth, women and weaker sections of society. More can be found on www.artandculture.delhigovt.nic.in/sahitya/default.html
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New Delhi, November 28, 2011: To promote progressive and dynamic theatre among the cityⳠliterati and culture enthusiasts, Sahitya Kala Parishad (SKP), the cultural wing of the Delhi Government, will be presenting eight theatre performances as part of the Bhartendu Natya Utsav from 28th November to 8th December, 2011 (except 2nd, 3rd and 4th December, 2011). These plays will be staged at Shri Ram Center for Performing Arts (SRCPA), 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi.

An annual theatre event Bhartendu Natya Utsav will be presented this year with a different approach. Earlier the selection committee comprising of leaders from diverse fields unrelated to any theatre group (in Delhi) were appointed every year by SKP to select 8 10 outstanding plays of the year that were then presented at the festival. However, this year the format has been changed and instead of choosing the best plays, this year, they have chosen the best directors and have given them the liberty to showcase any of their plays, which they think is their best creation, in this festival.

Many eminent theatre directors will be presenting their best plays during this festival:
28th November 2011 栠Mr. Rajender Nath (Play:Tyagpatra),
29th November 2011- Ms. Sohela Kapoor (Play: 0),
30th November 2011- Ranjit Kapoor- (Play: Aadamzaat),
1st December 2011- Devender Raj Ankur- (Play: Vaapasi Ke Baad Ayodhya Babu),
5th December 2011- Torit Mitra (Play: Garbh),
6th December 2011- Baapi Bose (Play: Socrates),
7th December 2011- Satish Anand (Play: Ek Inspector Se Mulakaat) and
8th December 2011- Bhau Bharti (Play: Tamasha Na Hua)

The theatrical event will not be less than a treat to theatre enthusiasts According to Sh. Shekhar Vaishnavi, Secretary, SKP, 㓨owcasing the best theatre performances under one roof to give a tremendous experience to the viewers is the main ob-jective of Bhartendu Natya Utsav and Sahitya Kala Parishad is pleased to organize this event once again this year. The format, however, has been changed slightly.ࠉn the past the committee formed by Sahitya Kala Parishad used to select best plays to be showcased during this event but this year the committee has selected some of the best directors from the world of theatre and has given them the liberty to present their best creation at the event. We are expecting good response from the public on this change.伯i>

About Sahitya Kala Parishad

Sahitya Kala Parishad, the cultural wing of the Government of NCT of Delhi was setup in 1968 for the promotion and propagation of Art and Culture in Delhi. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Govt. of NCT of Delhi is the Chairperson of the Sahitya Kala Parishad. As one of the most interactive department of the Delhi Government, Sahitya Kala Parishad for the past three decades and more has been carrying out its mandate with full vigor and dedication. The Parishad has, on one hand, revived and projected the age old, time tested traditions of the country and on the other hand, it has tried to encourage and provide platform to the new and innovative trends in plastic and performing arts which represent our lives and times. Parishad’s programmes are, at the same time, deep rooted in traditions and also branching out towards open skies crossing the boundaries of caste, creed, colour and geographic limits. Its projects and programmes concentrate more on youth, women and weaker sections of society. More can be found on www.artandculture.delhigovt.nic.in/sahitya/default.html

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Brendan Power- who is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished players on both diatonic and chromatic – enthralled the audiences with a brilliant collaboration between Warren Mendonsa and Salil Bhatt. Indus Creed, Avial, Blackstratblues, Salil Bhatt, Bicycle Days, Inner Sanctum, The Indian Flamenco Project and Agam put up a great show and received an overwhelming response. The evening was hosted by the multifaceted Luke Kenny – who held the crowd together as he captivated their attention with his quick wit and charm asking them “What freedom meant to them?” He was seen making an instant and evident connection with the audiences- keeping them both entertained and engrossed with sheer ease.

The concert was also webcast live on www.facebook.com/LiveIndigo and on www.facebook.com/groups/Indigo919/.

The venue was bursting with young and fervent music lovers – truly depicting their slogan “Music For A Revolution”. Freedom to the youth of today has different connotations and means different things to different people: freedom from corruption, freedom to choose a career, freedom to live the way one wants to, freedom to earn, freedom to enjoy music, films, dance and other arts without too much censorship, or something as simple as the freedom to go out and party without too many restrictions.

Speaking about Cry Freedom, Shom Jagtiani – Director & COO, Indigo Live Pvt. Ltd. said, “Cry Freedom was received very warmly in Mumbai and now Bengaluru has truly exceeded our expectations. The property is primarily aimed towards creating a platform to express freedom through live music and arts. Being a 10hour concert, showcasing different and varied genres of music, we are giving the audiences a freedom of choice and enriching their listening experience by exposing them to an increasingly diverse world of music. Our slogan Music For a revolution depicts the young India which is relatively free and open, but needs more efforts to uphold and amplify these qualities. Keeping in mind that music has the power to draw and unite people, we have built a property that everyone can relate to, and helps bring people together from various walks of life , with live music.”

Speaking about the event, Yasir Azman, Circle Business Head, Uninor Karnataka said, “Music can transcend all barriers and I believe this show has done the same”. He added “Infact Uninor has some very exciting offers for the music lovers. With Uninor unlimited music a Uninor customer can listen to unlimited music, change many caller tunes and ringtones for just Rs2.5/day. “

About Indigo Live
Indigo live is India’s premier live music network and artist management company set up as a joint Venture between Red Light Management of the United States and Jupiter Media and Entertainment Ventures. Red Light Management is a leading Talent Management Company that has many globally reputed artistes that it manages. In the music business, RLM is known to be a powerhouse of talent across multiple genres of music. Through this JV, Indigo Live plans to produce music events featuring renowned international music acts and leading and upcoming Indian talent under its own label and create live music properties across urban markets in India, through proprietary concert series as well as create its own multi – day, multi genre music festivals that will overtime become a travel and tourist destination.

About Uninor
Uninor is owned by the Norway based world’s 6th largest mobile services provider Telenor Group and India’s second largest diversified real estate major Unitech Ltd. The Telenor Group has invested INR 6135.63 crores through new shares to hold 67.25% majority stake in the company. The company holds a pan-India UAS license to offer mobile telephony services in each of India’s 22 circles. It has also received spectrum to roll out these services in 21 of the 22 circles. At present, Uninor services are available in the thirteen circles of UP (West), UP (East), Bihar, Orissa, Kolkata, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Mumbai, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

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An annual theatre event Bhartendu Natya Utsav will be presented this year with a different approach. Earlier the selection committee comprising of leaders from diverse fields unrelated to any theatre group (in Delhi) were appointed every year by SKP to select 8 – 10 outstanding plays of the year that were then presented at the festival. However, this year the format has been changed and instead of choosing the best plays, this year, they have chosen the best directors and have given them the liberty to showcase any of their plays, which they think is their best creation, in this festival.

Many eminent theatre directors will be presenting their best plays during this festival:
28th November 2011 – Mr. Rajender Nath (Play:Tyagpatra),
29th November 2011- Ms. Sohela Kapoor (Play: O),
30th November 2011- Ranjit Kapoor- (Play: Aadamzaat),
1st December 2011- Devender Raj Ankur- (Play: Vaapasi Ke Baad Ayodhya Babu),
5th December 2011- Torit Mitra (Play: Garbh),
6th December 2011- Baapi Bose (Play: Socrates),
7th December 2011- Satish Anand (Play: Ek Inspector Se Mulakaat) and
8th December 2011- Bhau Bharti (Play: Tamasha Na Hua)

The theatrical event will not be less than a treat to theatre enthusiasts According to Sh. Shekhar Vaishnavi, Secretary, SKP, “Showcasing the best theatre performances under one roof to give a tremendous experience to the viewers is the main objective of Bhartendu Natya Utsav and Sahitya Kala Parishad is pleased to organize this event once again this year. The format, however, has been changed slightly. In the past the committee formed by Sahitya Kala Parishad used to select best plays to be showcased during this event but this year the committee has selected some of the best directors from the world of theatre and has given them the liberty to present their best creation at the event. We are expecting good response from the public on this change.”

About Sahitya Kala Parishad

Sahitya Kala Parishad, the cultural wing of the Government of NCT of Delhi was setup in 1968 for the promotion and propagation of Art and Culture in Delhi. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Govt. of NCT of Delhi is the Chairperson of the Sahitya Kala Parishad. As one of the most interactive department of the Delhi Government, Sahitya Kala Parishad for the past three decades and more has been carrying out its mandate with full vigor and dedication. The Parishad has, on one hand, revived and projected the age old, time tested traditions of the country and on the other hand, it has tried to encourage and provide platform to the new and innovative trends in plastic and performing arts which represent our lives and times. Parishad’s programmes are, at the same time, deep rooted in traditions and also branching out towards open skies crossing the boundaries of caste, creed, colour and geographic limits. Its projects and programmes concentrate more on youth, women and weaker sections of society. More can be found on www.artandculture.delhigovt.nic.in/sahitya/default.html

For more queries please contact:

Nikky Gupta, Rishi Sinha
9999886136/9911872345
Teamwork Communications

New Delhi, November 22, 2011: To promote progressive and dynamic theatre among the city’s literati and culture enthusiasts, Sahitya Kala Parishad (SKP), the cultural wing of the Delhi Government, will be presenting eight theatre performances as part of the Bhartendu Natya Utsav from 28th November to 8th December, 2011 (except 2nd, 3rd and 4th December, 2011). These plays will be staged at Shri Ram Center for Performing Arts (SRCPA), 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi.
An annual theatre event Bhartendu Natya Utsav will be presented this year with a different approach. Earlier the selection committee comprising of leaders from diverse fields unrelated to any theatre group (in Delhi) were appointed every year by SKP to select 8 – 10 outstanding plays of the year that were then presented at the festival. However, this year the format has been changed and instead of choosing the best plays, this year, they have chosen the best directors and have given them the liberty to showcase any of their plays, which they think is their best creation, in this festival.
Many eminent theatre directors will be presenting their best plays during this festival:
28th November 2011 – Mr. Rajender Nath (Play:Tyagpatra),
29th November 2011- Ms. Sohela Kapoor (Play: 0),
30th November 2011- Ranjit Kapoor- (Play: Aadamzaat),
1st December 2011- Devender Raj Ankur- (Play: Vaapasi Ke Baad Ayodhya Babu),
5th December 2011- Torit Mitra (Play: Garbh),
6th December 2011- Baapi Bose (Play: Socrates),
7th December 2011- Satish Anand (Play: Ek Inspector Se Mulakaat) and
8th December 2011- Bhau Bharti (Play: Tamasha Na Hua)
The theatrical event will not be less than a treat to theatre enthusiasts According to Sh. Shekhar Vaishnavi, Secretary, SKP, “Showcasing the best theatre performances under one roof to give a tremendous experience to the viewers is the main objective of Bhartendu Natya Utsav and Sahitya Kala Parishad is pleased to organize this event once again this year. The format, however, has been changed slightly. In the past the committee formed by Sahitya Kala Parishad used to select best plays to be showcased during this event but this year the committee has selected some of the best directors from the world of theatre and has given them the liberty to present their best creation at the event. We are expecting good response from the public on this change.”
About Sahitya Kala Parishad
Sahitya Kala Parishad, the cultural wing of the Government of NCT of Delhi was setup in 1968 for the promotion and propagation of Art and Culture in Delhi. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Govt. of NCT of Delhi is the Chairperson of the Sahitya Kala Parishad. As one of the most interactive department of the Delhi Government, Sahitya Kala Parishad for the past three decades and more has been carrying out its mandate with full vigor and dedication. The Parishad has, on one hand, revived and projected the age old, time tested traditions of the country and on the other hand, it has tried to encourage and provide platform to the new and innovative trends in plastic and performing arts which represent our lives and times. Parishad’s programmes are, at the same time, deep rooted in traditions and also branching out towards open skies crossing the boundaries of caste, creed, colour and geographic limits. Its projects and programmes concentrate more on youth, women and weaker sections of society. More can be found on www.artandculture.delhigovt.nic.in/sahitya/default.html
For more queries please contact:
Rishi Sinha/Abhishek Pandey
9911872345/9999858558

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Pratibha Singh

The artist is born and brought up in Varanasi. She was inclined towards art field since her childhood. But after doing her graduation she realized that art and she are made for each other and she took it as her career. After her marriage she shifted to Delhi and got the opportunity to join TRIVENI KALA SANGAM. Since then she is associated with Triveni Kala Sangam as Artist under personal guidance of internationally acclaimed artist Mr. RAMESWAR BROOTA. Since then she has executed more than 150 art works in the medium ranging from Charcoal on paper to acrylic on canvas to oil on canvas. However since last 8 years she is mainly working in “OIL ON CANVAS”. The artist chooses subjects of her paintings from day to day
life and correlate the theme of her paintings with daily life.

About The Paintings Being Showcased

Now a days human beings are surrounded by the things created by them rather than natural things. This is particularly true for urban population as they are surrounded by all the man made mechanical things. Now we have no other option but to find mental peace and harmony in these mechanical things only. In the paintings being exhibited in this show the artist has blended mankind which is created by the nature and machines which have been created by man. The artist had portrayed beauty of softness against hardness of machines in these paintings. These also show merging point of hardness & softness, large & small, live & still and natural & manmade.

Pratibha Singh’s paintings envision a symbiotic world of human beings and machines. Happy transformation of bold and bald male figures into strong and sturdy (lean and mean) two wheelers happens in her works as if it were a celebration on the birth of a new being. According to Pratibha Singh, this transformation of human beings into semi-machines is a positive and progressive thing though she has some critical points to add to it. She says that even if we do not want the organic nature of human beings turning to certain mechanisms, contemporary world and its life style is such that one cannot move away from such changes. However, in her works, the human beings and the machines are not in conflict. They seem to have grown into each other and have created a inseparable bonding between them. Hence, Pratibha’s works capture the essential relationship between man and machine and the sensuous and erotic possibilities of it.

Views of Critiques about Pratibha’s Works

Mr. Keshav Malik, a renound art critic and writer says about the paintings of the artist:

“Pratibha Singh’s work is not sci-fi, but then she has used the same vision to compound contrary elements. In her hands the organic and the inorganic are brought into wedlock, apart from human-cum-animal forms. Now of course the new technology, that of medical inventions, have done so already, as in orthopedics. That is, it has taken recourse to the non-living to aid the living and the breathing. But that is a means to survival, an aid to life. The artist’s aim is surely otherwise. For all art is devised for our inner introspection, for our retrospection; so that we play with our emotions of fear and wonder and what not in order that our awareness expands in freedom. We human are speculative creatures, and especially so our vanguard, the artists who exercise their imagination to the hilt. It is so this artist invents, not super realistic images, but of an evolutionary artistic designer’s. And she does this with consummate skill and precision – almost with a technologic exactitude. The feel of her work is as of a scientific detachment, not of melodrama. She is tight-lipped, as to whether, her hybrids are revulsion causing or emotionally engaging. But still she does obliquely hint at the shape of things to come in the temporal world

JOHNY ML a renound art critic and writer says about the paintings of Pratibha:

“Unlike most of the woman artists in our times, Pratibha is not so keen to be an avowed ‘feminist’ artist. Her works, even when they are celebratory, do not highlight the so called delicate women figures or the hallmark imageries of the woman artists, such as stitching, threading, smearing of red colour reminding the viewer of menstrual streams and so on. On the contrary, she looks at man from a woman’s perspective and the positive feelings that she nurtures towards man keep her out of the quotidian conflict. According to Pratibha, the images of man as seen from a woman’s point of view, and his relationship with the machines around him suggest the progress of our society.

However, a closer view of the works of Pratibha would reveal that by hiding or obliterating the presence of women from her pictorial surfaces or even by denying their right to be represented in certain forms in a work of art that too created by a woman herself, Pratibha subtly brings forth the state of affairs in their actuality. One could also read her works as strong critique on men who itch to transform themselves into machines every day. There is a generalization in there; the artist wants to say that the human beings while focusing on growth and progress move away from the basic values of life.

The canvases created by Pratibha Singh are contemplative and celebratory at the same time. The choice of colours is deep and gives the works the depth and power that she wants to convey. At times she tends to capture how even the other animals including cows and bulls become machine like in a society like ours. Progress and development are brought here for critical reviewing. The artist creates a counter point to this kind of ‘power-change’ by painting a man in the form of a contortionist or a yoga practitioner. This man bends backwards to achieve an extreme posture. Is this one metaphor that Pratibha incorporates in her work to camouflage her criticism, one would wonder. A hand from an unidentified person supports the bending man. Is that fate or super consciousness? Is that we call God? Or is that what Pratibha suggests others to have compassion and care, while one blindly forces himself towards progress and development, like a machine? I think Pratibha’s works answers these questions in a very aesthetical fashion.”

Dr Subodh Mahanti, a well-known science writer and critic says about paintings of Pratibha:

“Human beings could move from the Stone Age to the Space Age because some of them dared to imagine differently. Human imagination not only changed the ways they lived but also the ways they thought. And this process continues…The integration of human and machine has been a popular theme in science fiction, an important art form. In a sense the concept has moved from the pages of science fiction books to reality in the forms of artificial limbs and mechanical aids used by human beings. Pratibha Singh, an accomplished artist, through her artistic expression has visualized this integration in altogether different dimension…She is bold enough to exaggerate, transform, and deform nature to generalize and synthesize her observations…It is very likely that the integration of human, machine and natural objects will create a world which will be altogether different from the existing one. As someone said, “we live in a world where dream and reality interchange.”…The images visualized by Pratibha Singh can stimulate the scientists, technologists and inventors engaged in the integration of human and machine to think in a different perspective. The images are powerful enough to stimulate creative expressions by others of a future where the man-machine integration will be the key element.”
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ANJU KAUSHIK

Trained under the veteran artist, Rameshwar Broota.After doing graduation in science stream and MBA she choose art
ABOUT MY WORK———–
I am defining lines through perspective, movement, flow and colour. My painting is somewhat related to an optical art, form of Abstract art, which uses repetition of simple forms and colors to create vibrating effects, moiré patterns, foreground-background confusion, an exaggerated sense of depth, and other visual effects. In a sense, my all paintings are based on visual perception: manipulating rules of perspective to give the illusion of three-dimensional space, mixing colors to create the impression of light and shadow.
Perspective allows me to control the illusion of depth in an image with space ranging from a few inches to many miles. Simple single lines amassed in intriguing movements across a page can be a very rich drawing, full of intricate rivelets of various sizes and curvilinear swings which surprise and please the eye. Line as movement drawings can be composed of hundreds of lines. The exciting design aspect is that it is always being created and continues to change until the very end. It’s a composition that is unexpected, planned from line to line, and space to space and allows me full control of movement from here to there. My lines begin and blend into each other, the path sometimes hard to discern.
Truly, line is a beautiful element, all by itself.

Writer ,art critic Aruna Bhowmick says about Anju Kaushik

Remarkable about Anju’s approach is the fact that she uses the tools of Optical art, perceptually kinetic in its intent, as her device for conveying quite the opposites of calm and ease. Geometry-based, her works are mostly non-representational, except perhaps the light at the end of the tunnel, signifying hope and joy, radiating energy achieved by efficient colour management both in terms of power and finesse. Positive and negative spaces share equal importance, where clearly, one could not be created without the other.

In the manner of Optical art painters she has devised complex optical spaces by manipulating repetitive forms such as parallel lines, checkerboard patterns and concentric circles, or by creating chromatic tensions from the juxtaposition of complementary colours, creating illusions of movement. This creation of effects through the use of pattern and line, wavy lines placed close to one another on the pictorial surface, creating such a volatile figure-ground relationship, is never allowed to reach a point that begins to hurt the viewer’s eyes. This substantiates another earlier observation that “her best is courteous towards the viewer.”

JohnyML Writer, Critic, Curator, Translator has written about Anju Kaushik that she is an artist who employs the possibilities of optical illusion and the fundamental theories of Op Art in order to mould and define her creative life. she has carved out a niche for herself as her works have this distinct quality of optical illusions. Though Anju clearly wishes to create dazzling optical illusions in her works, her body of works takes the viewer beyond the momentary pleasure of optical titillation. She has a tremendous sense of abstraction and design that helps her to articulate her personal philosophy on contemporary life and society through these visually exciting works.

According to my views, the ‘skin’ of Anju’s works represents the exterior glitters of the contemporary life. The outer skin of the society, especially in the fast globalizing world through liberal economy and neo-imperialism, looks so beautiful and alluring that it almost functions like a desire trap. What Anju addresses here in these terms is the idea of transparency; transparency in anything that facilitates a dignified life for the social beings. But once caught in this desire trap, people tend to forget the dangers and they fall victim to all kinds of desires. By repeating the illusionary representation of the forms and shapes, Anju reminds the viewer of the nuances and allurement of our contemporary life.
However, political correctness is not the only point of departure and indulgence for Anju. As an artist with great facility and technical skill, she enjoys the abstract values evolve from within these optical works. Abstraction, considering the visual art context, also for Anju is the fundamental essence of a work of art whether it is figurative or non-figurative. Through the depiction of the ‘essence’ and the essential, Anju attempts to touch at the core of two things; one, a style called Op Art and two, the life itself. There is a sort of meditative abandonment as well as creative deliberation seen evident in her works. They demand complete attention from the viewers and at the same time, the works ask the viewer to scientifically detach from the surface of the work and see the core of it through deeper contemplation.
To gain this end, Anju abstracts human bodies, objects and spaces in her works. The human bodies as seen in her works are extremely beautiful and voluptuous. But before the eyes of a viewer they do not come as desirous bodies, instead they create an anthropomorphic illusion, throwing the ‘image mass’ between the shape of human body and that of the animal body. Anju seems to be deriving a lot of pleasure through adding up certain amount of precariousness in most of her works, especially in a painting where she paints a few cups stacked up in a very precarious way. The visual pleasure of Anju’s works is extended as she chooses to paint on canvases of varying sizes. But cutting down uniformity, Anju revels in variety and she guides her viewers into a realm of pure visual pleasure and contemplation.

With today’s painting competition in Delhi Public School, Nacharam where 2500 children pariticipated in the event and Johnson Grammars School, Habsiguda where 2000 students participated, Camlin has already covered 96 schools in AP.

November 21st 2011 is the regional judging day and the event will be in one of the schools of Hyderabad.
The selected entries in the regional level will be sent to Mumbai for national level judging.

With a presence in Limca Book of Indian Records as an accomplished feat the All India Camel Colour Contest is vying for an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records, with an aim of getting 5 million participants from 6000 schools.
In Mr. Dilip Dandekar’s – MD and Chairperson, Camlin Ltd. view “Hyderabad has greeted All India Camel Colour Contest with great participation which has increased our faith in characterizing the Contest as a celebration of the best of Child Art in India.”

The contest has multi-level formats with the participants first being judged at the school level, followed by regional and national level where the winners shall be judged by prominent artists, educators and child psychologists. Children have been divided on the basis of their classes into groups with specific themes. Group A (kindergarten) has the theme of My Family, Group B (Std. 1st & 2nd) on Visit to the Fun Fair, Group C (Std. 3rd & 4th) on Sports Day at School, Group D (Std. 5th, 6th & 7th) on Market Visit and Group E (Std. 8th, 9th & 10th) on Wildlife in India. Group C & D ensure the maximum participation through out the country.

All India Camel Colour Contest began in early 70s in the form of workshops and contests at city level only and eventually grew into a nation wide competition helping children identify the artist within them. With a presence
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New Delhi, Friday, October 7th, 2011: In a bid to revive ‘theatre’ as an effectual medium of mass communication, Sahitya Kala Parishad, the cultural wing of the Delhi Government, is going to present “Andha Yug”, Padamshree Dharmavir Bharti’s play in the capital from 15 to 19 October 2011. Delhi will re-witness this historical play at the remains of the Kotla Feroz Shah fort, one of the city’s heritage monuments from medieval India, after a long hiatus of 49 years. Andha Yug (The Blind Age), one of the most significant plays of modern India, has been staged by numerous directors in various Indian languages. However, this is the first time that it will be presented in such a grandeur manner by the Sahitya Kala Parishad. Set in the backdrop of the historical remains of Kotla Feroz Shah, the play will be presented under the directorship of Bhanu Bharti – one of the most innovative Theatre Director and Playwright in the country today. Andha Yug has been formerly staged at Kotla Feroz Shah way back in 1962 by renowned theatre personality Ebrahim Alkazi.

Many eminent theatre and television personalities will be seen enacting the characters of the five-act play Andha Yug, which is set in the last day of the Great Mahabharata war. Participating in the play will be veteran theatre personalities such as Mohan Maharishi (as Dhritarashtra), Uttara Baokar (as Gandhari), noted TV and Bollywood actor – Zakir Hussain (as Sanjay), Govind Pandey (as Kripacharya), Teekam Joshi (as Ashwathama), Ravi Jhankal (as Vidhur), Danish Iqbal (as Kritavarma), Ravi Jhankal (as Yachak), Kuldeep Sarren and Amitabh Srivastava (both as Prahari) and Kumud Mishra (as mute soldier). The play will sport 53 characters, out of which 11 main characters will be there along with the supporting cast. The introductory voice-over shall be lent by versatile and impressive actor Om Puri. The costumes of this epic play will be undertaken by Amba Sanyal, a celebrated costume designer and receiver of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

The theatrical event will provide an excellent platform to the upcoming artists of the theatre. According to Sh. Shekhar Vaishnavi, Secretary, Sahitya Kala Parishad, “The staging of Andha Yug at Kotla Feroz Shah is an attempt to popularize Indian theatre among the younger generation. Theatre is a rich, versatile and highly expressive medium of mass communication. It is often viewed as the medium of intellectuals. However, youngsters these days seem to be withdrawn from the world of theatre. Through Andha Yug, we hope to enhance the interest level of both youngsters and general audience towards this wonderful medium.”
On choosing the play Andha Yug in particular, Sh. Vaishnavi further elaborates, “Andha Yug is a classic play that beautifully outlines the fact that every act of violence inevitably debases not just the affected individuals but the society, at large, as well.”
As per Bhanu Bharti, Director, Andha Yug, “This play is very much relevant to the modern times as well. It is an allegory of the pathos and feeling of hopelessness felt by millions across the globe, as violence and hatred has seeped today deeply into the social fabric of various countries. Though its pretext is that of the historical events that occurred during the Mahabharata war, it accurately captures the sentiments of loss as felt by both the victim and the victor in modern times too.”
The event will be inaugurated by Smt. Sheila Dikshit, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi. A number of other dignitaries are also expected to grace the occasion with their presence at the event.

About Bhanu Bharti
Bhanu Bharti is one of the most eminent people in the Indian theatre world today. Born in Ajmer, Rajasthan in 1947, Bhanu graduated from National School of Drama (New Delhi) in 1973 and further studied traditional Japanese theatre in the University of Tokyo. He then went on to found his own theatre group ‘Aaj’. With over fifty productions to his credit, and a long string of honours, including the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, Bhanu Bharti has over 40 years of experience in theatre. He does not cease to experiment and his dedication does not fail to inspire. Being one of the most innovative directors of his time, Bhanu has directed several national cultural programmes such as the mega event in Delhi’s Vijay chowk on the 50th Anniversary of India’s Independence, the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations for the Indian diaspora in 2006, the Bharat Utsav in Delhi for the celebration of India’s 60th Anniversary of Independence, etc.

About Andha Yug
Andha Yug (The Blind Age) is 1954 verse play written in Hindi, by renowned novelist, poet and playwright Dharamvir Bharati (1926 – 1997). It is one of the most celebrated works of the Padma Shree awardee. Set in the last day of the Great Mahabharata war, the five-act tragedy was written in the years following the 1947 partition of India atrocities. The play is considered as one of the most significant plays of modern India. It is a profound meditation on the politics of violence and aggressive selfhood. The moral burden of the play is that every act of violence inevitably debases society as a whole. The play still holds relevance in modern times where several countries world over are facing social unrest, war, terrorism etc; these grave issues are dehumanizing both individual and society thus generating a collective conscience rife with mistrust and impatience. Today, the play is recognized as a “play that heralded a new era in Indian theatre” and has been staged by numerous directors and various Indian languages.

About Sahitya Kala Parishad
Sahitya Kala Parishad, the cultural wing of the Government of NCT of Delhi was setup in 1968 for the promotion and propagation of Art and Culture in Delhi. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Govt. of NCT of Delhi is the Chairperson of the Sahitya Kala Parishad. As one of the most interactive department of the Delhi Government, Sahitya Kala Parishad for the past three decades and more has been carrying out its mandate with full vigor and dedication. The Parishad has, on one hand, revived and projected the age old, time tested traditions of the country and on the other hand, it has tried to encourage and provide platform to the new and innovative trends in plastic and performing arts which represent our lives and times. Parishad’s programmes are, at the same time, deep rooted in traditions and also branching out towards open skies crossing the boundaries of caste, creed, colour and geographic limits. Its projects and programmes concentrate more on youth, women and weaker sections of society. More can be found on www.artandculture.delhigovt.nic.in/sahitya/default.html

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India, September 1, 2011- IndianArtCollectors.com, this fortnight promises a journey into mystery, unique techniques, vivid colors and harmony. Starting September 1, uptill September 15, Manish Pushkale would showcase his work in an Online Exhibition at IndianArtCollectors.com.

Manish Pushkale’s meticulous choice of colors used to layer his works, and the method of applying and wiping off paint is thought provoking. As an artist, Manish has evolved a language of abstraction which carries his own personal imprint. Both his vision and artistic idiom have been growing fast, attaining amazing levels of maturity and significance.

Manish’s works are delightful play of formal dichotomies like those of light-shade, mark-erasure, form-formlessness, restraint-excess, control-indulgence. However, his current body of works have matured to a level that confronts and assimilates all these oppositions to achieve a state of refined harmony. Explaining his concept, Manish shares, “For me, colour is a tool to clad the invisible. My work doesn’t tell any story; it is abstract. It is about realization of our very existence.”

Browse through Manish Pushkale’s work. Visit http://www.indianartcollectors.com/virtualexhibition.php

August 10, 2011

Culture Gully at Kingdom of Dreams an elaborate boulevard of culture, arts & crafts and cuisine showcasing different states of India on a single street enveloped under a breathtaking sky dome presents perfect ways to celebrate the free spirit of India on the 64th Independence Day.

This Independence Day the celebration at Kingdom of Dreams flags off a week in advance for an incredible Indian experience. From musical performances to activities for children to food delicacies, one can enjoy all the special offerings under one roof with friends and family.

The commencement of the celebration begins from August 10th with a Kids Workshop, where children can experience an enriching program designed by Vinnie Mathur, renowned workshop consultant to inspire feeling of patriotism in children. The four day workshop for the age group of 5-15 years will include activities such as kite making and flag making workshop, Independence Day quiz and art competition among others. Vinnie will incorporate the latest techniques and introduce unique innovations to teach kids the creative and fun way of learning. All participants will win exciting prizes and certificates.

Musical performances by Adavita Rock Band and Nasya Sufi Rock Group will enliven the guests on August 12th to mark the International Youth Day. Adavita, the eclectic fusion band is oneof the most respected groups in the contemporary soundscape. The band will celebrate the spirit of freedom with their unique music inspired by different cultures. Award winning group Nasya will finely balance the traditional Hindustani vocals with western elements of jazz, blues and rock music to enthrall the audience at Kingdom of Dreams.

Enjoy the popular Independence Day tradition of Kite Flying by watching 100 colorful kites of different shapes and sizes flying on one string with Bhai Mian, who is renowned for his kite flying escapades on August 15th. Mohiuddin, popularly known as Bhai Mian holds the record of flying 150 kites simultaneously and is a delight to watch.

As a mark of respect towards our Defence forces, Kingdom of Dreams introduces a Special offer for Defence Personnel and their family. On showing their ID card, their entry to Culture Gully will be free during Independence Week from 9th August to 15th August.

Culture Gully is an exceptional avenue of exotic food. Experience best of local cuisine and special pre-independence dishes of India at Kingdom of Dreams; savour the delectable dishes to your heart’s content prepared by a retinue of 140 chefs to celebrate Independence Day.

Come and enjoy the spirit of freedom at Kingdom of Dreams!

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Activity

9th to 15th Aug

Art & Craft Workshop at Culture Gully by Vinnie Mathur

12th August

International Youth Day

16:30 to 18:00 Performed by Advaita Sufi/ Rock Bank
19:00 to 20:30 Performance by Nasya Group Sufi / Rock Bank

15th August

Traditional Kite Flying Show – 100 Kites on one String

14th – 15th August

Lots of contests & Lucky Draws

Where: Kingdom of Dreams, Sector 29, Near IIFCO Metro Station, Gurgaon,

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Entry Fee: Rs. 750/- per head

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Kingdom of Dreams is a unique initiative by Great India Nautanki Company, a joint venture between Wizcraft International Entertainment, India’s foremost Entertainment and Communication Company and Apra Group of Companies. This ambitious concept will offer theme-based entertainment experiences of exceptional standards and promote Indian culture to Indians and visitors from across the globe.

Spread across of acres of land, Kingdom of Dreams has three distinct entertainment zones – Culture Gully, Nautanki Mahal, and Showshaa Theatre- each offering a unique proposition.

Ø Culture Gully, a unique Indian boulevard of exotic food, art and culture

Ø Nautanki Mahal, India’s first dynamic state of the art 4D theatre designed and conceptualised to offer breath-taking & magical experiences.

Ø Showshaa Theatre will present a kaleidoscope of fabulous colorful drama marquee spotlighting ancient Indian Epics and Mythology, mock wedding shows and the great Indian talent circus. This will open by end of 2011.

Entertainment will never be quite the same as Kingdom of Dreams throws opens its gates to a magical and mystical arena.

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Madan Lal, as an artist has proved his mettle in the world of colour and canvas, and over the years, has painted something different, yet connecting. “I paint a new series of art-work every year. As an artist, I transfer my feelings or whatever is happening around the world onto the canvas. All that happens in a particular period of time, I feel it and visualize it in my mind and then draw it,” shares Lal.

The 15 day long show-case of the artists works would feature a few canvases from each period of his life. “A few years back, Sufism inspired me. In the recent years, dance, music and ‘raaga’ have provided me food for thought. Starting this year, I have put together a theme called Urban Emotions, painting the emotions of the people stuck in the urban trap,” Lal explains the idea explored in his series of works.

Talking about his experience in being associated with IndianArtCollectors.com, Lal shares that the online portal provides a gratifying platform to budding, as well as established artists. Divulging more about the art portal and featuring Madan Lal as the Artist of the Fortnight, Anuja Lath, Co-founder and CEO, IndianArtCollectors.com, shares, “With a motive to let art speak aloud for itself and to provide the right platform for Indian art to thrive, IndianArtCollectors.com came into existence. With years of determination and belief, today we stand proud to feature the art-works of eminent artists like Madan Lal.”

Browse through Madan Lal’s work. Visit http://www.indianartcollectors.com/artistname.php?aid=6754

The Online Exhibition, starting August 1, uptill a fortnight, would feature a unique collection of Chander’s work. “I have been associated with art since 35 years, and over the decades, have evolved and grown as an artist. Thematically, I work a lot on women based subjects— the art of assertion, of the feminine experience; the art of an iconic feminine energy and identifiable images of feminine power. But no, I am not a feminist,” explains Chander.

In her paintings, Chander has subtly spoken about the feminine power. She talks about mother-child relationship and has also depicted divine figurines. More recently, she has dabbled with the use of texture on the surface. “I don’t like to be stagnant; imagination and creating something new keeps me going, and growing. To add texture to my canvas, I have recently started working with embellishments like laces, sequins, silver leaves and beads,” shares Chander.

Chander has widely traveled and her keen power of observation is evident in her art-work. Her recent works consists of representation of the iconic Frida Kahlo, and classical sculptures. “Chander is a painter, printmaker, sculptor and a lecturer. As an artist, she has undoubtedly come of age, and her path has been a constantly evolving one. We are glad that distinguished artists like Chander are joining hands in our aim to promote Indian art across the globe,” concludes Anuja Lath, Co-Founder and CEO, IndianArtCollectors.com.
Browse through Kanchan Chander’s work.

Visit http://www.indianartcollectors.com/virtualexhibition.php

‘Copal Dialogue’, organized by Copal, is an ongoing series of regularly scheduled lectures that involves an art critic discussing a single work of art. The goal is to help the audience understand various elements around composition, perspective, interpretation and artists’ inspirations so that one obtains real insights into the artwork. The dialogue seeks participation from artists, curators, collectors and other art enthusiasts.

Delhi based artist, Subodh Gupta is known for incorporating everyday objects that are ubiquitous throughout India. He is among a generation of young Indian artists whose commentary tells of a country on the move, fuelled by boiling economic growth and a more materialistic mindset.

Art Critic and son of the late painter J. Swaminathan, S. Kalidas has been an active commentator and participant in the panorama of Indian art for over three decades. Kalidas has worked as a journalist with a number of leading national newspapers, magazines and TV including The Times of India, India Today, PTI-TV, Doordarshan to name a few. He has been twice a fellow of the Department of culture, GOI. He is currently the Director of J. Swaminathan Foundation and is working at researching and documenting the life and works of J. Swaminathan towards a retrospective exhibition and publications in Hindi and English.

About Copal Art

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Mumbai, July, 2011: Kisalay Vora wants to bring art to every nook and corner of major Indian cities. The Mumbai-based artist, who graduated from JJ School of Arts, plans to install art works at important junctions in cities that will reflect civic, cultural, environmental and everyday issues faced by the people. Vora plans to collaborate with artists from abroad and will also work with the municipal corporations of the respective Indian cities to get his project off the ground. “It’s my dream to paint my city, every wall and pavement, and spread awareness about human rights, religious exploitation and pollution and so on.

Kisalay Vora believes that public art is an artist’s way of giving back to society. The Public art movement initiative seeks to place art in the public domain reaching out through issues reflecting civic, cultural, environmental issues and those which are part of the daily life of people who reside around.

Art is the purest form of communication,” asserts Kisalay Vora. An artist par excellence, whose paintings ooze energy, spontaneity and innovative techniques setting new trends, Kisalay has constantly exploited new horizons.

Hailing from a small town in Gujarat, Kisalay was drawn into art from childhood. After graduating from the reputed JJ School of Arts, he worked for advertising giant ‘Lintas’ as a visual merchandiser. Soon he moved to designing nightclubs in Mumbai! Explaining this unusual shift, he says, “I have always loved large spaces and the subjects I wanted to communicate required huge spaces. Clubs, though not equivalents of art galleries, provided the space.”

Kisalay had initiated the movement long time back and plans to collaborate with artists from the abroad for this project. He wants to popularize art through wall paintings.The movement will cover major cities and centers of the country starting October 2011 in association with the municipal corporations; the plan is to paint various walls at important junctions covering various aspects.
Kisalay Vora asserts “I think that as an artist, I should give back to society what it gave to me.” He adds: “Every artist should remember where art came from and what he or she went out in the world to become an artist for to re-communicate.” He feels that art has a timeless value to it, rather than what it has become today — one measured by monetary success. “Stone Age artists painted and carved for the very essence of art and that’s what I am here for.”

Kisalay Vora’s imagination soared when his orator-father told him stories of mythology and history, which he in turn would reproduce visually, as he grew up to become an artist. Kisalay says he admires artist M. F. Hussain quotes from Italian painter Pablo Picasso about the ‘unlearning’ of painting:“It took me four years to paint like Raphael but a lifetime to paint like a child. Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.

Kisalay describes his style of art as revolving around spontaneity, vigor, joy and love. The dominant themes include a contemporary viewpoint towards eastern philosophy and mythology. Being a firm believer in art as being a mode of communication, he says, “Art can’t be timeless if it can’t communicate. Art is an expression of joy, a silent messenger and the most understated teacher. It’s not a one-time process. It tells you something time and again.”

Kisalay rues at the perception of art as a commodity in present times. “Nowadays, art has become Coldplay. The parameters for judging art is now price and utility, making it a commodity. Situations should not be added to art. Only then will it be pure,” he opines..
Mumbai, according to him, provides a conducive atmosphere for artists – upcoming and established, as it’s a City forever ready to accept change. Promoting public art, he says, “There is nothing like ‘public art’. What this concept essentially means is that art is for people. It has a subject and communicates in its own way. It speaks more than words. Even a painting on the wall is a statement. My main aim is to make public art a global movement and experiment with different media and surfaces.”

Kisalay Worked on number of night clubs has created biggest dance floors, biggest clubs, tallest sculpture, largest mural amongst others. His creations had become prime spots in the city.

Kisalay has a fully integrated studio at Saki Naka (Andheri) in Mumbai and also at Koregaon Park, Pune.

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Featuring three punk, grunge infused modern rock songs, this EP release will provide the fan base a combination of high-energy guitar playing, powerful drums, melodious vocals and heartfelt lyrics. The underlining theme bears testament to the personal life experiences that the songwriters Amit Yadav, and Anshul Bansal have gone have experienced at various stages of their lives. With the songs they have tried to capture certain moments of their lives that touched them to the core and made them ponder further, thus resulting in this amazing output.

The ambidextrous vocalist and lyricist- Amit Yadav says, “We\\\’re excited with the finished versions. It has taken us quite some time to get to the kind of quality we wanted, but I think we\\\’ve got something we all are proud of.” According to Amit, Beatfactory is one of the few music labels in India that is truly savvy, and has the capability of working successfully in an industry that is subject to a rapid change. Moreover they have given Sifar a 100% creative freedom which proved to be the cherry on the cake.

A thoroughly excited Gaurav Dayal, executive director Beatfactory, shares his views, “I had heard the demos from Amit and was instantly fascinated by the music and the lyrics. We are proud to have Sifar committed to our beatfactory music roster! \\\”. With the launching of the EP the fans can visit Sifar\\\’s website which provides everything you could want to know about the band.

While checking out videos of Sifar and photos in action, fans can also check out their Facebook, Twitter, YouTube pages for all the latest updates, upcoming gigs and new releases. Way to go people!

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Mr. Maher Dadha, Chairman & Managing Director of Bid & Hammer said “Collecting antiques can open a window to the past; there could be surprises, revelation and excitement. Moreover, individuals who have an eye for spotting can acquire and preserve priceless objects. Hence the growing scramble at auction rooms world over for uncovering and obtaining anything historical, artistic and above all decorative objets d’art ”.

One of the highlights is an elegant alabaster mantle clock (lot 23, image attached) with an eight-day mechanical movement, made by the renowned French maker, Japy Freres. The movement bears the seal by the maker, dating the clock to the 1880s. The alabaster case has decorative gilt ormolu accents in roman style and has a transfer of a classical figure with a harp and is estimated between Rs 1,75,000 – 2,50,000. It has been sourced from a private collection in Bangalore.

Another striking work in the sale is a Sitzendorf porcelain figural centerpiece (lot 35, image attached); the bowl encrusted with flowers raised over a foliate stem with courting shepherd and shepherdess flanked by sheep and being watched by cupid, on a floral encrusted rococo base. Dated circa 1900, the work is estimated between Rs 75,000 – 1,00,000 only.

Also included in this sale is a late 19th century Rajasthani silver ewer and basin (lot 128, illustrated below left) which has been intricately chased and incised with relief work depicting elephants and horses. With a weight of 673 gms, the estimate is Rs 90,000 – 1,20,000 and it is one of the many other equally important works of Silver (lots 118-151) in the catalogue such as the Indian silver ceremonial “ittardan” from Rajasthan, dated circa 1910 (lot 143, image attached) and estimated Rs 2,25,000 – 2,75,000.

It is also worth mentioning about the Glass & Lighting lots; a fine pink Venetian vase (lot 154, image attached), hand painted in enamel with flower and profuse decoration in gold throughout with an estimate of Rs 24,000 – 30,000 and lot 209 (image attached) which is a set of four green art nouveau (Sabino) frosted wall light shades with floral pattern, with brass fittings, dated circa 1920’s and estimated between Rs 60,000 – 80,000.

The preview will be by appointment only and will be held from 16th to 19th June at our preview hall in Bangalore. Should you have any enquiries please do not hesitate to contact us as Bid & Hammer wish to make the Live Online auction experience for its clients at par with our traditional bricks and mortar auctions.

The live online auction will be accompanied by the standard absentee and telephone bidding options for those who might not have access to the internet at the time of the auction.

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