Category: Art

The exhibition, which opens in Mumbai on Friday, consists of photographs taken decades ago with analogue film cameras. by Aarohi Narain, thewire.in Sooni Taraporevala’s film credits are well known – she wrote Salaam Bombay and The Namesake – but she is also a well known photograph, using her camera to catch moments all over the… Continue reading Sooni Taraporevala Recalls a Forgotten Analogue World

Background about Persiart7: Persiart7 is an initiative undertaken to create awareness amongst community members and others about various important and interesting aspects of our history and religion. As we dig deep, we come to realize that there are abundant stories and personalities which can inspire today’s generation.  Our first creation was a Desk Calendar, 2016,… Continue reading Miracles and Legends in Zoroastrianism: Desk Calendar 2017

Eighteen-year-old Zara Heeramaneck has been passionate about art conservation since childhood. Her home at Kemps Corner also boasts of artefacts from across the world. ic/Suresh Karkera Article by Aparna Shukla | Mid Day Zara Heeramaneck was in her early teens when she first visited the 62-year-old Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum in Grant Road. Enamoured by… Continue reading Zara Heeramaneck: Preserving a collector’s dream

Renowned Pakistani artist and social worker Jimmy Engineer was awarded “The Peace Ambassador’s Medal” in Beijing. According to a message received here Wednesday, “The Peace Ambassador’s Medal” was bestowed upon Jimmy Engineer by Mr. Li Ruo Hong, the Chairman China World Peace Foundation in a simple but impressive ceremony. The ceremony was held at the… Continue reading Jimmy Engineer Conferred The Peace Ambassador Medal In Beijing

The winners of the 2016 Print Awards, part of the 4th International Print Biennale currently taking place across the North East of England, have been announced. Six artists have received awards including residencies, exhibition opportunities and a cash prize. The prizewinners are: Nif Hodgson, Lisa Andrén, Hormazd Narielwalla, Tom Hammick, Manami Ito and Sun Ju… Continue reading Hormazd Narielwalla Amongst Winners at the 4th International Print Biennale

City physician and history aficionado Dr. Farokh Udwadia recalls the power and glory of the Achaemenid Empire For more than one hundred summers, the Cama Institute has been the go-to venue for aficionados of the religion, culture and history of the East, offering a blend of lectures, classes and seminars from a range of Indian… Continue reading Echoes of history

As part of Namaste France festival, contemporary dance icon Astad Deboo will collaborate with Manipuri drummers at France’s Opéra Bastille He turns 70 next year, but there’s no stopping Astad Deboo. A pioneer in the field of Indian contemporary dance, he has been invited to perform at the Namaste France festival in Paris. The 75… Continue reading Paris call for Astad Deboo