Celebrating the Unrehearsed Moments in Image Making Amble is a series of abstract drawings in ink on paper. The artist, Ishita Dharap, attempts to capture the lucidity of the moment an image is conceived. The spontaneity of creation is driven by a restless, volatile energy. To hold it still and recreate the aesthetic decision is […]
Celebrating the Unrehearsed Moments in Image Making Amble is a series of abstract drawings in ink on paper. The artist, Ishita Dharap, attempts to capture the lucidity of the moment an image is conceived. The spontaneity of creation is driven by a restless, volatile energy. To hold it still and recreate the aesthetic decision is the […]
Indian Classical meets Blues-Jazz Empty Café is a Fusion-Funk band and draws heavily from Indian Classical and blues-jazz. Empty Café as a band has been striving to create a new image for 'fusion music', which is very different from the sound that most people associate with it. They believe in actually fusing two genres and […]
The melodies of evergreen songs evoke nostalgia and take one on a trip down memory lane. When heard on the harmonica, the delightful wind instrument adds to the beauty of the compositions compelling us to sway gently to the rhythmic music. (Veteran) Wing Commander Anup Banerjee will recreate this magic with his harmonica for an […]
Dhokra art with a contemporary twist Rock Dhokra and Pot Dhokra, Molten Metal Murals and Organic Casting, experience Devrai Art Village’s distinct art at Gyaan Adab. Hear stories of the evolution of each of these innovations along with some demonstrations and finished and semi-finished samples. Devrai Art Village believes that tradition in art is part […]
An hour of words in and out of raga by Kala Ramesh and Milind Date the year passes . . . longing for cranes to colour the sky Neck deep in haiku, with her face barely visible, Kala Ramesh, an award winning poet will take you for a swim in a distant river in […]
“I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world.” The origami crane has become an international symbol of peace through the inspiring life story of a young Japanese girl named Sadako Sasaki. The crane also represents good luck. The ancient Japanese tradition of senbazuru promises that a person who […]
On the occasion of Mirza Ghalib’s birth anniversary, Gyaan Adab presents Mi…Ghalib, a play that traces the journey of a young playwright who attempts to portray the life of Mirza Ghalib in his words. The great poet guides him on a spiritual journey full of verses, intoxication and conflict that seems to intertwine with the […]
Monsoon descends and the clouds split open the gutters running parallel on both sides of the narrow village gully swell up in a spate and bridge the gap between them to shake hands… Gyaan Adab invites you to the launch of Dilip Mohapatra’s second book of poems, ‘Different Shades’ published by Authorspress India, which […]
Exhibition, workshops, discussions… Creative arts are often used in therapy in conjunction with other approaches, to help express thoughts and feelings, to gain personal insights, and to generally enhance the therapeutic process. Opening up through artistic expression can contribute to health and wellness. Sharing powerful or disturbing feelings is known to contribute to overall physical […]
