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Dastkar Festival of Lights

Event Description : Dastkar – Festival of Lights And Celebration of Craftsmen of India

Dastkar creates a Mini India this Diwali with crafts and craftsmen from across India at Nature Bazaar

India is one of the world’s most hand-skilled nations; the world could be looking at making things work faster by de-skilling and motorizing workload; but not India. Dastkar is working with over 1 lakh craftsmen in 25 states in India to celebrate and keep the art alive and help craftsmen regain their place in the economic mainstream.

This Diwali, Dastkar will be organizing a two-week-long bazaar with the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS to be held at the Nature Bazaar Venue, Andheria Modh between 10th to 23rd October. The exhibition will feature artisans and their art from all over India, hoping to bring to the visitors a version of creative Mini India.

The exhibition will pay tribute to the different art forms from different regions in India, Natural Fibre Work weaves and Dokra from West Bengal, Cane and Bamboo weaving from Odisha, Madhubani Painting and Sujani Embroidery from Bihar, a Variety of Applique work and embroideries and pottery from Rajasthan, Ajrakh block printing and Bell Metalwork from Gujrat, Paper Mache and Tilla EMbroidery from Jammu Kashmir, Block printed home furnishing from Haryana, Recycled Paper products and ceramic pottery from Delhi, Kalamkari and Mangalgiri weaves from Andhra Pradesh, Ikat Weaving from Telangana, Lacquer work from Karnataka, Tanjore Painting from Tamil Nadu, Chanderi Weaving and Bhil Painting from Madhya Pradesh and Carpets and Jewelry from Afghanistan. This is just the tip of the iceberg, the exhibition will be all-inclusive and these are just a few of the craft forms that you will witness there.

The exhibition aims to celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali with cultural performances from a Sambalpuri Dance Group from Odisha on the 19th and 20th October and Leather Puppet Show on 13th of October. The leather puppet demonstration will be conducted by Kalakaar Vikaar Samiti on 11th and 12th October. On 19th and 20th October, Kalu Ram from Rajasthan will be conducting Paper Mache making sessions.

Dastkar, being a society for crafts and craftspeople, ensures to involve the element of craft in its display and decor for all events. For Festival of Lights, Anup Halder and Deepak Devangan will be bringing an interesting mix of Hand made flowers using plant matter known as Sholaptih, as well as decoratives made out of Gourd. A special emphasis has been given towards bringing in the festivities through an array of lighting elements adorned in craft structures that help enhance the overall experience of visiting the venue.

About Dastkar : Started in 1981, Dastkar affects the lives of more than 1 lakh artisans every year working with over 600 crafts groups across 29 India States. We strongly believe in crafts as catalytic tool for social and economic empowerment and earning. Dastkar’s role is to help craftspeople find the opportunity, confidence & resources to become self-sufficient. Our Bazaars and Exhibitions provide craftspeople with exposure and direct interaction with the urban customers, enabling them to gauge market trends and customer demands for themselves.

Indian Classical Music Appreciation

A Beginners’ Guide to

Indian Classical Music

Music Appreciation Workshop

with Eshan

 12th October, Saturday | 9:30 am till 1:30 pm

Indian Classical music was once considered one of the easiest paths to spiritual enlightenment due to its inherent simplicity. However, with the passage of time, it has also evolved into a performing art. Despite the transformation, its inherent structure is still based on the art of improvisation, which is its primary USP.

Unlike composed music, the same Raga by the same artist sounds completely different on each occasion. There is a constant element of surprise and fascination for the listener.

The artist/student gets the opportunity to be the performer and the composer at the same time and create something new with each attempt instead of endlessly working towards recreating other artists’ work.

Raga music’s instinctive, intuitive, and improvisational nature makes it a direct extension of the artist’s personality and state of mind. It serves as a tool for self-expression and self-discovery, giving the artist space to be more authentic and the listeners, an opportunity to feel much more personally connected to the artist and the art itself.

Without most of us realizing, Indian Classical Music also heavily influences genres like film music, ghazals, bhajans, Sufi music, and much more. Therefore, even an elementary understanding of Raga music can greatly enhance the listening experience of the average listener.

The world of Indian Classical music has something to offer for everyone; be it people looking for entertainment or tools for self-discovery and everything else in between.

Topic Covered in the Workshop:

1) Discussion on North Indian classical, semi-classical and film music; its structure (Sur, Raga, and Taal), its nuances, various genres, aesthetics, instruments, artists, gharanas, etc.

2) Busting myths associated with Indian music, highlighting false practices in music education and discussing correct methodology of studying music.

3) Guidelines on how to find genuine music teachers and institutes.

4) Q&A session

The workshop is divided into four sessions of one hour each.

Session 1 – Introduction to Sur and Raga (Musical Notes and Scales)

Session 2 – Introduction to Taal (Rhythm)

Session 3 – Explaining similarities and differences between various genres of Indian music like Dhrupad, Khayaal, Thumri, Ghazal and Film.

Session 4 – Busting myths associated with Indian music, highlighting false practices in music education and discussing the correct methodology of studying music. Guidelines on how to find genuine music teachers & institutes.

Whether you are an aspiring musician or just someone who enjoys listening to music, this workshop has something to offer for everyone.

About Eshan

Eshan is an Indian classical musician (Vocalist) and freelance teacher. He is currently under the tutelage of Padmashri Gundecha Brothers at their Gurukul, Dhrupad Sansthan in Bhopal. He has studied Khayaal for 7 years and now he is studying Dhrupad for the last 2 years. He conducts music appreciation workshops for school and college students as well as adults from different walks of life.

Eshan says “The more I study art the more I realize how its meant for everyone but sadly arts, especially the classical arts have become the domain of the elite and the intellectual. Through these workshops, I wish to bring common people close to artists who are presently far removed from it. “

Eshan also has a background in western classical dance, primarily jazz. He has studied, taught and performed with The Danceworx, Delhi.

Date: 12th October, Saturday

Time: 9:30 pm till 1:30 pm

Contribution:

Rs. 3500

Rs. 1700 per person only

Venue: Tao 99, Farm No. 100, Road No. 3, Silver Oaks Lane (Opp. Pillar No. 146), M.G. Road, Ghitorni, New Delhi

LIMTED SEATS | PRIOR REGISTRATION MANDATORY

Please confirm your registration prior to the event

To know more or register Call/WhatsApp: Soumita 9433559051, Mohit 9910185042 or Email: journey@soulcentric.in

Indie Bazaar

Japan Travelling Through Art, Design and Architecture, Photo Exhibition

Event Description : Japan Travelling Through Art, Design and Architecture, Photo Exhibition

Supported by JNTO

The exhibition “99+1 JAPAN: Traveling Through Art, Design & Architecture” is based on the brochure published by JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization), which is aiming for foreign travelers to bring wider and deeper experience thorough the tour of Arts in Japan. These days, many foreign tourists visiting in Japan seem to become more aware towards art, design and architecture than before. The catalyst as such the exhibition will transmit the new view of Japan.

North East Festival 2019

6th International Folk Dance & Music Festival

ICCR is organizing  3 days “6th International Folk Dance & Music Festival”, 2-4 Dec 2019 at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi. Troupes from Kazakhstan, Hungary, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Latvia, Armenia, South Africa,  Uzbekistan, Morocco, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan will be performing their respective folk dance and music. The event is organised to foster, strengthen and promote cultural relation and understanding of different countries culture through folk dance and music.

Event organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relation

Jashn-e-Rekhta 2019

Jashn-e-Rekhta is a three-day celebration of our Hindustani language, literature & cultural heritage, held annually in Delhi under the aegis of the Rekhta Foundation, a not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation and promotion of the languages and literature of the Indian sub-continent .

Within the last five years, Jashn-e-Rekhta has left behind the trappings of a festival to emerge as an excellent celebration of Hindustani language, its rich heritage and eclectic art forms. The event includes splendid musical performances of ghazals and qawwalis by renowned artistes. Additional activities include dastangoi, sufi renditions, panel discussions, poetry recitations and enriching conversations. Rekhta bazaar showcases artifacts, merchandise and a book fair. Another highlight of the festival is “Aiwan-i-Zaiqa”, a curated food fiesta that offers various Indian cuisines for the foodie in you.

The festival has been graced by doyens of Hindustani poetry and literature and also by people of eminence from the film, music and television industry. Owing to its uniqueness, Jashn-e-Rekhta has emerged to become the largest celebration for a language anywhere in the world.

The 6th edition of the festival will be held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on December 13–15, 2019 (Fri-Sun).

Rajas Nawabs and Firangees, Treasures from French and Indian Archives

Event Description: ART: Rajas Nawabs & Firangees 1750-1850, Treasures from French & Indian Archives

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE DELHI and UNITED SERVICE OF INSTITUTION with the support  of NATIONAL MUSEUM present a unique exhibition: a French window onto a rich phase in Indian history. Through carefully curated artwork — including visual material that’s never before been seen in India — and accompanying text by historians and experts, the exhibition is centred around a series of stories: a journey through the lives of 12 Indian rulers and French-speaking officers serving under them during the 18th and the first decades of the 19th century. Sharing court life, some even ruling over vast jagirs, these officers commissioned, or sometimes themselves put together, collections of manuscripts and paintings. Today, many of these priceless treasures are to be found in Paris, in the Bibliotheque Nationale de France (BNF), and are displayed for the first time in India. The high-resolution pictures allow the general public a rare access to a selection from these unique albums, normally restricted to a handful of accredited researchers.

Organized by: Alliance Francaise De Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi – 110003
Landmark: Next to Annexe building of India International Centre
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations – ‘Khan Market(Violet Line)’ & ‘Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)’
Area: Lodhi Road Area Events

India Art Fair 2020

India Art Fair attracts visitors with an interest in the arts, including curators, artists, collectors, journalists, gallerists and critics. While some visit to acquire art, others view the fair as an exhibition or enjoyable cultural outing.

Year round, the fair runs an extensive programme of events, such as education initiatives, artist commissions and pop-up programmes, aiming to increase audiences for the arts within India.

Taking place annually in the capital city of New Delhi, India Art Fair reflects the country’s fast-developing art scene, as well as offering curated insights into the cultural landscapes of neighbouring states. The fair’s programme draws together galleries, artists, private foundations, arts charities, artists’ collectives, national institutions, cultural events and festivals. It aims to enable both local and international audiences to engage in innovative ways with the cultural history and development of the South Asian region.

Preview

Thurs, 30.01.2020: 11am – 7pm

Public Hours

Fri, 31.01.2020 & Sat, 01.02.2020: 2 – 7pm

Sun, 02.02.2019: 10am – 6pm

Plantology – Combating Air Pollution “Lets grow fresh air indoors”

In coversation with Radhika Anand (CEO Plantology)

Friday – 6th November 2020

3pm to 4pm via Zoom

(Invites to follow soon)

As promised my monthly talk is just round the corner…. The issue which is most pertaining and bothersome today is perhaps pollution… And since we are mostly at home because of Covid-19…the indoor pollution becomes are prime worry….

( There is no charges for the session)

LogIn details will follow soon…

Radhika Anand
CEO Plantology

You may also like the following events from Delhi Photography Club:

• This Sunday, 26th September, 11:00 am, Beginners Photography Workshop in New Delhi
• Next month, 4th October, 10:00 am, 6-Months Diploma in Photography (Limited seats) in New Delhi

Also check out other Exhibitions in New Delhi, Photography Events in New Delhi, Arts Events in New Delhi.

Natak Marg – A Solo Show by Viraj Anand

INDIA ART FAIR

Are you an art enthusiast or would like to learn more about art? Don’t miss your chance to visit the 13th edition of India Art Fair – the leading platform to discover modern and contemporary art from South Asia – taking place from 28 April to 1 May 2022 in New Delhi.

Put simply, it is the biggest event in India’s cultural calendar with over 75 pioneering galleries and institutions presenting some of the world’s most iconic artists, as well as a series of talks and artist projects – spanning film and live performance – making it an established destination for creativity.

Be the first to see this year’s show with our Thursday Preview Pass and Friday Preview Pass. The exclusive passes will give you early and unlimited access to India Art Fair, as well as the opportunity to experience the incredible art on display before the fair opens to the public. Preview passes are strictly limited in number.

The fair also offers Single Day and Weekend Passes, as well as concessions on Student Passes.

Grab yours now!

For further details, visit: https://dagworld.com

For more details, visit: https://www.indiahabitat.org/programmes/index?daterange=1692556200

Date: Tuesday, 17th October 2023

Time: 6:30 PM | 3hrs

Venue: Kamani Auditorium

For further information, visit – https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/classical-guitar-xavier-jara-and-madhavan-somanat/ET00371557