Michaela DePrince, the renowned ballerina whose life journey from war-torn Sierra Leone to the world’s most prestigious ballet stages captivated millions, tragically passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, grace, and inspiration. She was more than just a celebrated dancer; she was a symbol of hope, courage, and the power of dreams. In […]Read More
Team L&M AstaGuru’s upcoming auction, titled Manifest, will showcase a unique amalgamation of modern and contemporary Indian art from the oeuvres of the most celebrated artists in the country. The meticulously curated catalogue highlights rare works by eminent modern Indian artists including M F Husain, Amrita Sher-Gil, Bikash Bhattacharjee, Jamini Roy, K K Hebbar, K […]Read More
Storytelling has always been integral to Indian classical dance forms, allowing for the rich depiction of mythological, historical, and contemporary narratives through various classical arts. A recent show titled Aneka, featuring Bharatanatyam dancer Aparna Menon in collaboration with Odissi artist Sharmila Mukherjee, showcased a remarkable synergy between two highly skilled performers. The performance delved into […]Read More
They say some artists are born with a natural talent, while others argue that artistry can be developed through teaching and practice. Omkar Bhatkar falls into the former category. He is neither a trained dancer nor a trained theatre artist, but he is such a natural performer that dance, drama, and poetry flow effortlessly when […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Arvind Sundar creates a compelling narrative through Cosmos, his ongoing show, that intertwines personal evolution with broader historical and contemporary art discourses. The viewers are compelled to engage with the timeless questions of existence, and explore how geometry, mythology, and mathematical principles converge to reveal the profound complexities of the cosmos. Each […]Read More
Beauty of a dance festival is its theme and the best part is to witness the theme taking shape on stage through dance. Kalashri Dr Lata Surendra known for curating festivals with unique themes once again came up with the theme of Shapath – An Ode unto Vows, Oaths, Resolutions in Mythology. This show had […]Read More
A rising star in the field of classical music, Shashikant Pathak is all set to perform at the 18th Pandit Siyaram Tiwari Music Festival this Sunday. i.e. on September 8. The event is being held India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 7pm onwards. On this occasion, he will also be honored with the “Navodit Kalakar Samman” […]Read More
Anupa Mehta is an art promoter, collector and curator who has been associated with the world of art for over three decades. She has lent support to prestigious private and public arts institutions in India, including Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum, Ahmedabad, NCPA and Jehangir Art Gallery Mumbai. The founding editor of art India Magazine, she has […]Read More
Navigating the complex landscape of Indian performing arts with Sandhya
One of the most iconic figures in the world of culture today is the chairperson of Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Dr Sandhya Purecha. Her most significant achievement has been performing all 324 shlokas of the Abhinaya Darpanam, an ancient treatise on dance, in a solo performance. This work has been preserved in an audio-visual format […]Read More
One of India’s leading Kathak artists of her generation, Sanjukta Sinha is known for her technical expertise and immense artistry. A solo dancer of distinction, she has also performed in ensembles as well as collaborated with several leading international names across various dance forms, keen to create contemporary expressions of dance based on Kathak. She […]Read More