Roller-dancer based in New York City, Shoshanna Gleich is a multidisciplinary artist, actress, filmmaker. She began performing as a child, training in figure skating, acting, painting, and filmmaking. Her short film Dinner at JoJo’s won Best Film at NYU Tisch and attracted attention from independent producers. Despite facing significant challenges, including trauma, homelessness, and mental […]Read More
Team L&M Cleft-focused NGO, Smile Train, has launched “Every Smile Belongs” — a photo exhibition and immersive tribute to inclusion, dignity, and hope at the Kiran Nader Museum of Art. Captured by internationally acclaimed photographer Komal Bedi Sohal, the exhibition showcases unfiltered portraits of children with clefts. These striking images transcend aesthetics; each frame captures […]Read More
Team L&M AstaGuru is holding a Collectors’ Choice auction, a curated celebration of rare masterpieces that have helped shape the legacy of Indian Modern Art. Taking place on June 26–27, 2025, the online auction features seminal works by cultural pioneers and modern masters—each piece representing a chapter in the nation’s visual heritage. This thoughtfully curated […]Read More
The world of Indian classical dance has lost a radiant star. Guru Mangala Bhatt, an acclaimed Kathak dancer and teacher, passed away recently, leaving behind an irreplaceable void in the cultural and artistic heart of our nation. Her passing has shocked and saddened not just the Kathak community but the larger world of Indian arts, […]Read More
Sneha Gautam Each year, June 15 marks the birth anniversary of Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar, a quietly powerful yet deeply influential figure in the history of Modern Indian Art. In an era when many artists embraced abstraction to signal modernity, Hebbar remained committed to the human figure—choosing it not out of resistance, but as an intuitive […]Read More
Swapnasundari stands as a monumental figure in the realm of Indian classical dance, seamlessly blending the intricate rhythms of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam with profound scholarly insight. Her journey from a young enthusiast in Chennai to a globally acclaimed artist is a testament to her dedication, research, and passion for the arts. In this comprehensive interview, […]Read More
Ahmad Joudeh is a Syrian-Dutch ballet dancer and choreographer born in the Yarmouk refugee camp near Damascus. Growing up stateless, he pursued dance despite societal and familial opposition, studying at Syria’s Enana Dance Theatre and the Damascus Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts. In 2016, he moved to the Netherlands with support from the Dutch National […]Read More
In the world of social media and 30-second reels, a wholesome approach to dance is rare. However, Sanjukta Wagh is an artist who believes that a dancer can become an artist and a performer only if they fully immerse themselves in the art. Sanjukta Wagh Wagh, an accomplished Kathak dancer, has established Beej to create […]Read More
Mona darling! Used to be takia kalam of Hindi films ‘ordinary character – actor, who became a first-rate villain with original one liners like loin for lion! And put him in liquid oxygen! Liquid would not let him live and oxygen won’t let him die! Ajit was his name and pun was his game. Just […]Read More
Ballet is a highly technical and expressive form of dance, known for its graceful, precise movements and emphasis on strong technique. Originating in Renaissance Italy and flourishing in France, it has become a major genre in Western dance. In India, ballet is a relatively recent addition to the rich landscape of classical dance, gaining popularity […]Read More