An acclaimed Odissi artist, Guru, performer, teacher, and choreographer Ranjana Gauhar is known for her deep devotion to the classical art form. A recipient of the Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, she has played a pivotal role in popularizing Odissi globally. She trained under the legendary Guru Mayadhar Raut and later founded the […]Read More
Alladi Sarada, later Sarada Hoffman (1929–2025), affectionately known as Sarada Teacher or Chinna Sarada, was more than a Bharatanatyam exponent—she was a visionary pedagogue who shaped the way classical dance is taught and performed across the globe. As a senior faculty member at Kalakshetra Foundation, she played a pivotal role in standardising what is now […]Read More
Sneha Gautam Ever so often, the story of an artist emerges not just through biographies or archives, but through the works that continue to surface, captivate, and inspire. On the birth anniversary of Hemendranath “Hemen” Mazumdar (1894–1948), one is reminded of a painter who balanced the intimacy of Bengal’s cultural ethos with a broader, universal […]Read More
Team L&M The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted a grand event marking the centenary year of Prof. Mohan Khokar, a pioneer of Indian dance history and an eminent dance scholar. On this occasion, renowned dance gurus from India and abroad, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan awardees, Sangeet Natak Akademi […]Read More
One of the worlds most well known contemporary artists Jose Agudo was on a India tour, his career shaped up after many exciting projects like his dance at the London Olympics Opening Ceremony, performing at the Davis Cup Opening in Madrid, ‘A Thousand Shepherds’ for Cape Dance Company in South Africa, ‘Glansvit’ for Norrdans in […]Read More
A unique voice in the world of Indian classical dance, Asa Willoughby is trained in both Kathak and Bharatanatyam. Born and raised in England to a multicultural family, he began dancing as a teenager and has since studied under renowned gurus in the UK, India, and the US. As a turbaned Sikh male dancer, Asa […]Read More
The human body in motion has long fascinated artists, photographers, and audiences alike. Dance, an art form that expresses emotions through movement, and nude photography, which captures the raw essence of the human form, share a deep, intrinsic connection. When combined, they create images that are both powerful and poetic—celebrating strength, vulnerability, and the sheer […]Read More
Team L&M At a time when textile art is experiencing a global resurgence, Where the River Meets the Sea, an exhibition of textile art by six leading contemporary women artists reflects how women artists are at the forefront of this movement. Merging tradition with contemporary thought, these artists have created works that resonate with today’s […]Read More
A dynamic performer, choreographer, and teacher closely associated with the renowned institution Nrityanjali is Dr Anonna Guha, who is trained in Kathak, she brings together grace, depth, and expression in her performances while also excelling in theatre and stagecraft. Beyond the stage, she contributes actively to Nrityanjali’s social projects, particularly in empowering underprivileged children through […]Read More
Sneha Gautam The landscapes of Jehangir Sabavala (August 23, 1922- September 2, 2011) feel more like quiet poems than just paintings. In his oil compositions, whether expansive coastlines or serene inland vistas he artfully blended shadow and light, texture and space, to conjure a rare kind of stillness. His canvases often carry an intricate depth […]Read More
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