Category: Art

The Parsis are descendants of a group of 10th century Zoroastrians from Iran, practitioners of a three-and-a-half thousand year-old faith. Fleeing persecution under their Muslim Arab conquerors, the ancestors of today’s Parsis traveled to India by open boat, according to legend, to seek religious freedom and economic opportunity. The great Parsi families made their money… Continue reading House of Fire: The Declining Community of Parsi in Mumbai

What: ‘Arresting Developments’ a photography exhibition by Parhad Goghavala on the windows of Bombay When: 31st Jan –  Feb 20; 11 am to 7 pm. Where: Gallery 7, G3 Ground Floor, Oricon House, 12/14 Rampart Row, K Dubash Rd Kalaghoda, Mumbai 400001 ‘Arresting Developments’ by Parhad Goghavala Arresting Developments is a collection of images of… Continue reading Arresting Developments: A photography exhibition by Parhad Goghavala

Sitting inside helicopters, sea planes, and even commercial airliners with his camera at the ready, Travel and Lifestyle Photographer Rishad Daroowala has captured some truly stunning aerial views of everything from Manhattan to Glacier National Park. Helicopter Photography: Top Tips and Stunning Photos by Rishad Daroowala Rishad is an undeniably talented photographer in many regards—he’s… Continue reading Rishad Daroowala: Helicopter Photography

A Keynote Speech by Jimmy Engineer (Celebrated Award-Winning Pakistani Artist, Author, Humanitarian and Philanthropist) titled “Evolution of Contemporary Art in Pakistan” (ICD House Berlin; October 8th, 2015) The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies – Publications Institute for Cultural Diplomacy www.ccds-berlin.de www.culturaldiplomacy.org The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

If you happen to be in town with some time to spare, we recommend you hop over to Kala Ghoda’s Max Mueller Bhavan Gallery to catch Kids in Focus. The one-of-a-kind photo exhibition has on view the work of children from Salaam Baalak Trust. The exhibition will showcase over 80 photographs taken by the children… Continue reading Iyanah Bativala Curates Kids in Focus Exhibition at Max Mueller Bhavan

His thought is intensive. His vision is artistic. His sensibility is detailed. His fashion unfolds history. Ashdeen Lilaowala has not only preserved the culture of Gara embroidery but revived it successfully making his Gara creations extremely coveted. Article published on asafetypin.com I fell in love with his beautifully embroidered and contemporary chic sarees when I… Continue reading Ashdeen Lilaowala: Keeping the Gara flame alive