Life begins with evolution of matter. It takes on a concrete form and molds itself in accordance to its surroundings and builds the personality of an individual. But life moves with action. During the course of life, a person learns to embrace a profession, compete against others in his line in order to better himself […]
Gyan Adab has, since its inception, showcased events spanning the spectrum of art and literature. For the first time, we feature architecture - “The mother of all arts”. Perched on a lush green hill, which has lured pilgrims for centuries, La Chapelle De Ronchamp, designed by celebrated French architect Le Corbusier, is one of the […]
Discovering the melody of Urdu poetry in Hindi cinema A musical evening The melodious poetry of Urdu has been preserved through the years on the silver screen. Hindi cinema has always had a lyrical relationship with the language, weaving its way into the hearts and ears of music aficionados worldwide. The poetry of Sahir […]
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 […]
