Architecture Beyond Platitude: Exhibition of Photography by Aspi Patel
We are happy to note that good friend of Parsi Khabar, Aspi H. Patel will be exhibiting his photographs at the famous Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai next week ‘ARCHITECTURE BEYOND PLATITUDE’...
View ArticleBuildings through the veteran lens
Catch the last day of photographer Aspi Patel’s show, Architecture Beyond Platitude, at the Jehangir Art Gallery, where he captures graphical patterns in architecture from across the world Article By...
View ArticleTwo Women Talking: Tales From India That Need To Be Told
One rainy fall evening in Brooklyn, two women walk out onto a small stage and stare at the audience. They stand in comfortable silence for several minutes – until the short-haired woman in the blue and...
View ArticleMahabanoo Mody-Kotwal: In Conversation
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal, an actress of repute and the power behind the wildly successful Vagina Monologues in India; speaks candidly at a recent event in Mumbai. For the second guest of the day in this...
View ArticleDilnavaz Mehta: Bring Up The Rare
Bring up the rare A forthcoming show of rare collectibles, curated by art historian Dilnavaz Mehta, is a lesson on India’s lesser-known stories By Reema Gehi | PuneMirror Art historian Dilnavaz Mehta,...
View ArticleAnimating The Word: Legacy of Iran’s Minority Calligraphic Traditions.
Tally Beck Contemporary will present a group exhibition of contemporary works that incorporate calligraphy from Iran. Animating the Word: The Legacy of Iran’s Minority Calligraphic Traditions will open...
View ArticleBombay Airport’s Terminal 2 Art Wall To Depict Parsi-Style Theatre
Having already set the standard in terms of artistic beauty, the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport’s (CSIA) T2 terminal is now undergoing the completion of its ‘art museum’ on the walls, set to...
View ArticleWhen Astad Deboo Made A Fort Dance
The celebrated contemporary dancer’s performance was part of the One World Retreat, a three-day event to promote the cause of the Indian Head Injury Foundation. Astad Deboo, the celebrated contemporary...
View ArticleThe artist and more: Jimmy Engineer
At a Harvard talk, Jimmy Engineer talks about the various aspects of his life, as an artist, social worker, human rights and peace activist Article by Beena Sarwar | The News On Sunday “There is a long...
View ArticleJehangir Sabavala’s last six works now at Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai
Family of painter donates his easels, brushes, palettes to CSMVS The family of the late master painter donates his final six paintings, study material and archives to the museum for maintenance and...
View ArticleSam Balsara on instilling a certain pride and craft into Print Advertising
The Dainik Bhaskar INK Awards were held in Mumbai on August 21, 2015 to celebrate creativity in Print advertising. Madison World turned up big winners at the event with multiple wins between Madison...
View ArticleIn conversation with Cyrus Oshidar
In this episode of Talking Point, Exec Lifestyle chats up Cyrus Oshidar. Touted as one of the 10 most influential people from advertising world in India, Oshidar is credited for his inputs in giving...
View ArticleAshdeen Lilaowala: Keeping the Gara flame alive
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...
View ArticleIyanah Bativala Curates Kids in Focus Exhibition at Max Mueller Bhavan
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...
View ArticleJimmy Engineer: Evolution of Contemporary Art in Pakistan
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...
View ArticleRishad Daroowala: Helicopter Photography
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...
View ArticleArresting Developments: A photography exhibition by Parhad Goghavala
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...
View ArticleHouse of Fire: The Declining Community of Parsi in Mumbai
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...
View ArticleA peek into Parsi life
Three exhibitions will present a narrative of the community’s cultural ethos and the spread of Zoroastrianism Article byPooja Singh | Live Mint A portrait of 17th century Parsi trader Rustom Seth....
View ArticleTime to institutionalise puppetry: Dadi Pudumjee
The master puppeteer who gave life to mammoth puppets besides song and dance sequences in modern puppetry, is back with a one-of-its-kind exhibition detailing the journey of Zorastrianism, considered...
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