What’s on Around Town
HUES OF NEELANCHAL
In an endeavor to promote understanding and acceptance into society of the marginalized artists, ‘Hues of Neelanchal’ – exhibiting nine short-listed artists from Odisha – endeavors to bring to the fore, the extravagant manifestation of imagination blended with the richness of multi myriad hues and expressions by some of the most gifted men, some of the inventive efforts of whom have never been showcased before.
WHEN: February 19 – 25
WHERE: Gallery 2-3, Lalit Kala Akademi
TIMING: 11am – 7 pm
COLOUR SPECTRA
The event will witness the diversity in art and culture of different artists. The exhibition will showcase the talent of different artists who are coming up with different styles and enthusiasm. The exhibition contains different type of arts, sculpture, and paintings of renowned artists. Curated by Amrita Prakash, the diversity is the signature of this exhibition.
WHEN: February 19 – 24
WHERE: Peareylal Bhawan
TIMING: 11am – 7 pm
MARRIAGES À LA FRANÇAISE
With the number of marriages declining in France, this exhibition – by Arundhati Virmani, which will be inaugurated on February 21, traces the major transformations of the French marriage from a predominantly Catholic Church ritual to a civil ceremony to its more recent mutations. It presents historical and legal texts, photos, video and sound recordings, as well as material objects that are central to the wedding rite.
WHEN: February 22 – 28
WHERE: Main Art Gallery, IIC Annexe
TIMING: 11 am – 7 pm
SOUTH ASIAN LIT FESTIVAL
The Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) is organising its 53rd festival which will witness delegates, authors, poets from all SAARC nations. The brainchild behind this literary event is Madam Ajeet Cour, who is an Indian writer. The inaugral session on February 24 at C. D Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC will witness well-known eminent intellectuals with their keynote addresses.
WHEN: February 24 – 26
WHERE: Academy of Fine Arts & Literature, 4/6 Siri Fort Institutional area
TIMING: 10 am – 8 pm
COTTAGE CRAFTS MELA
To promote the exclusive Indian handicrafts, handlooms and spirit of craftsmanship, Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIC) had organized this exhibition to display the Cottage Premium Range Of Crafts and Weaves for the visitors. The products range in exhibition will include artefacts, pottery, marblecraft, metalcraft, stonecraft, furniture, papier mache, toys, carpets, sarees, dress fabrics, shawls, ready to wear, home linen and much more.
WHEN: February 16 – 28
WHERE: Shilpi Haat , Handicraft Bhawan, 2nd Floor Baba Kharag Singh Marg
TIMING: 10 am – 7 pm