Legendary performer, guru, and cultural icon, Jayantimala Mishra, fondly known as Urvashi, is one of the most celebrated exponents of Kathak and a torchbearer of the Banaras Gharana. Born into the illustrious family of Acharya Pandit Sukhdev Maharaj, she represents the tenth generation of this legendary lineage. Trained under stalwarts such as Sitara Devi Ji, […]Read More
Team L&M AstaGuru is presenting Across The Century, an exclusive exhibition celebrating the extraordinary artistic journey of Krishen Khanna, one of India’s most iconic modern masters. On view in Mumbai January 21-25, the exhibition brings together a curated selection of works from Khanna’s most celebrated series, including his enduring and much-loved Bandwallahs. The exhibition will […]Read More
The year just began – not the common Gregorian calendar one demarcating January first but Sankranti – when the sun moves up to the northern hemisphere. Days get longer, winter starts fading and by Basant Panchami (Saraswati Puja, also known as Basant Panchami, is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day Panchami Tithi) of the Hindu […]Read More
On person whose work stands as a quiet yet powerful commitment to preserving and revitalising India’s artistic heritage is Anurag Chauhan. Through Breathing Arts, he has created meaningful spaces where classical and folk traditions meet young minds with freshness and relevance. His approach goes beyond performance, fostering deep cultural engagement rooted in experience and authenticity. […]Read More
One artist whose journey as a Kathak artist is marked by discipline, excellence, and early recognition of her talent is Alakhnanda. She received a prestigious scholarship from Kathak Kendra at the age of ten and was awarded the same again at eighteen, reflecting sustained artistic brilliance. At eighteen, she was also honoured with the National […]Read More
One of the young and dynamic breed of dancers who is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and guru with over three decades of dedication to the classical arts is Pavitra Bhat. Trained from a young age, he has performed extensively and is known for his deep storytelling, strong abhinaya, and thoughtful thematic productions. As the […]Read More
We saw Aamir Khan do the Tap dance in the film Dhoom, but do we know from where the craze of Tap dance began. Today, let me take you into the life of Berry Brothers who made Tap a craze way back in 1920’s The Berry Brothers — Ananias Berry and James “Jimmy” Berry — […]Read More
The year end is always a time for a recky. Earlier, those of us who had regular columns in the print media (I had in the Times of India for almost 20 years; the Hindu for five and continue contributing to India Today occasionally when the topic is pan Indian), used to write THE YEAR […]Read More
Team L&M The group show, The Body Speak explores the human body’s ability to convey emotions, stories, and ideas through works that present the body as a canvas, a vessel, and a voice, highlighting its complexities and vulnerabilities. Participating artists examine the figure as an emotional landscape, aiming to reveal inner worlds through expressive forms […]Read More
Team L&M The Vidya Niketan Senior Secondary School, Saket, is holding an exhibition of art works by its students at IIC, New Delhi. Titled ‘Choti Si Asha’, the exhibition includes mixed artworks centered around themes like peace and harmony, child labor, women’s empowerment, environmental protection, anti-war and much more. Paintings on social issues such as […]Read More