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From the Diary
Ravi Joshi
The Delhi International Arts Festival, proving to be a nice draw, continues, featuring a variety of programmes ranging from Indian classical dance, Western music, visual arts, puppet performances, percussion ensemble, short films, plays, folk dance performances, kavi saammelan, mushaira and seminars. For dance enthusiasts, in particular, it is going to be a rewarding experience as some of the big stars will be seen in action. And they include Vanasri and Jayarama Rao (Kuchipudi), Charu and Singhajit Singh (Manipuri), Rajendra Gangani (Kathak), Jayaprabha Menon (Mohiniattam), Ranjana Gauhar (Odissi) and Kasnaka Srinivasan (Bharatanatyam). An exhibition of graphic prints of M.F. Husain opens at the IIC for viewing.
December 17, Monday
Dance
“Night Peace”, Modern Dance from Slovak Republic. Kamani, 6.30 p.m.
Manipuri by Charu and Singhajit Singh and Kathak by Rajender Gangani. Rabindra Bhavan, 6.30 p.m.
Music
Vocal recital by U.K. based artiste, Chiranjib Chakraborty. Habitat Centre, 7 p.m.
Theatre
‘Rumi Unveil The Sun’ in celebration of UNESCO’s year of Mevlana Rumi. Habitat Centre, 7.30 p.m.
December 18, Tuesday
Music/Dance
Kavi Sammelan and mushaira. India Islamic Centre, Lodi Road, 7 p.m.
An evening of Rabindra Sangeet, ‘Anandadhara’ by Pubali Debnath and Saheb Chatterjee. Habitat Centre, 7 p.m.
Dance Drama from Sri Lanka. Kamani, 6.30 p.m.
Mohiniattam by Jayaprabha Menon and Kuchipudi by Vanasri and Jayarama Rao. Rabindra Bhavan, 6.30 p.m.
December 19, Wednesday
Dance
Folk and tribal dances from different parts of India. Kadambari Theatre, Pragati Maidan, 3 p.m.
Dance and Music programme from Uzbekistan. Kamani, 6.30 p.m.
Padatik Dance Centre presents ‘Vividha’, an evening of choreography in Kathak. Habitat Centre, 7 p.m.
Odissi by Ranjana Gauhar and Bharatanatyam by Kanaka Srinivasan, Rabindra Bhavan, 6.30 p.m.
Music
Hindustani classic vocal recital by Ravi Joshi. IIC, 6.30 p.m.
Art Exhibitions
A painting by Ritu Chopra
Some of the other art shows on view include:
Paintings by Ritu Chopra, “the peace within”. Press Club, Raisina Road, till December 22.
‘Dakshinayan’, works of 32 artists from Andhra Pradesh, presented by Gallerie Nvya. A-29, Friends Colony (East), till December 31.
An exhibition of mixed media works by Samit Das. Anant Art Centre, A-21, Sector-5, Noida, till December 20.
Recent works of Nayanaa Kanodia. Art Alive Gallery, S-221, Panchsheel Park, till December 30.
Solo digital photography show by Rameshwar Broota. Vadhera Art Gallery, Okhla, till December 18.
Photo Exhibition by Paulius Normantas. Hungarian Cultural Centre, 1-A, Janpath, till January 4, 2008.
Work on Paper by Carol Ann Reed. The American Centre, 24, K.G. Marg, till January 7, 2008.
A solo exhibition of paintings by Yusuf. Shridharani Gallery, till December 25.
‘Still-Life’, adaptations in 20th century Indian art, a group show by 34 artists. Delhi Art Gallery, 11, Hauz Khas Village, till January 5, 2008.
An exhibition of photographs by Amit Pasricha. Triveni, till December 17.
Screening of documentary film “Dhoomimal through the ages” followed by exhibition of contemporary Indian art, “Past, present unto the future”, featuring a galaxy of leading artists. Lalit Kala, December 17 to 21.
“India in the era of Moghals”, exhibition of limited edition graphic prints of Maqbool Fida Husain. IIC, December 18 to 28.
A graphic print by M.F. Husain
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