Aug 20, 2015, at 02:49 am
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS) Art gallery Chemould and Reflections of Another Day (RAD) will jointly hold an audio-visual presentation and discussion on Chandraketugarher Murtikala in Kolkata this week.
Kolkata: Chemould,Smita Art hold Freedom art workshop
Aug 17, 2015, at 11:31 pm
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IBNS): To raise funds for the welfare of the underprivileged and the intellectually challenged, Chemould and Smita Art jointly organised Freedom on Aug 14- a pre-Independence Day art workshop in which well-known cartoonists and artists of the city took part most willingly and enthusiastically.
Diksha hosts sit and draw workshop in Kolkata
Aug 15, 2015, at 10:11 pm
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS) Around 30 children from Diksha, an organisation supported by CRY - Child rights and You, attended a sit and draw workshop at the Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata.
Solo art exhibition in Kolkata
Aug 07, 2015, at 01:34 am
Kolkata, August 6 (IBNS):A solo exhibition of paintings by artist Aditi Chakraborty is being held at Novotel in Kolkata where art lovers can witness some of the creations of her creative mind.
Kolkata's Chemould Art Gallery hosts Art Adda
Aug 05, 2015, at 03:25 am
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS)5: Kolkata's Chemould Art Gallery, in association with Smita Art, hosted Art Adda, an informal discussion on 'The Future of Installation Art' as a part of Prayas 2015, a unique art initiative aimed at providing a platform to upcoming and senior contemporary artists of West Bengal to interact closely and share their views and ideas during a 60-day period.
Singer Shyamoshree Gupta releases her debut Rabindra Sangeet album in Kolkata
Jul 25, 2015, at 03:27 pm
Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS) Singer Shyamoshree Gupta released her debut Rabindra Sangeet album in popular lifestyle store Starmark's South City Mall outlet in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Experimenter launch 5th edition of Curators' Hub in Kolkata
Jul 22, 2015, at 11:53 pm
Kolkata, July 22 (IBNS): Experimenter has announced the 5th edition of the Experimenter Curators' Hub 2015, in Kolkata which will commence on Thursday.
Kashish film festival brings affordable art to support social cause
Jul 11, 2015, at 09:50 pm
Mumbai, July 11 (IBNS): Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, city's premier LGBT film festival launched another initiative to mainstream issues around diversity and inclusion on the sidelines of its festival in May.
Beyond Canvas at Gallery Sanskriti
Jul 08, 2015, at 04:53 pm
Gallery Sanskriti at Kolkata has had the privilege of hosting solo shows of the luminaries of contemporary Indian art such as Akbar Padamsee, Laxma Goud and Yusuf Arakkal among many others from all over the country. The Gallery has always been experimenting and promoting new artists who explore unique abilities and styles. Without chancing on a new art form or artist, art becomes stagnant and defies its very own purpose of being creative and thought provoking.
Jul 03, 2015, at 10:22 pm
Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS) A mother and daughter duo, some socialites and influential people and a host of representatives from MNC's gathered at Hyatt Regency in Kolkata on Thursday to willfully participate in a fundraiser for the Nepal quake victims.
Kokuyo Camlin announces 'Camel Art Contest - 2015'
Jul 01, 2015, at 11:49 pm
Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): Kokuyo Camlin Ltd, a stationery and art manufacturer, has recently announced the launch of the world's largest contest for children, 'Camel Art Contest - 2015', previously known as the All India Camel Colour Contest (AICCC).
Chemould Art Gallery in association with Smita Art hosts Prayas
Jul 01, 2015, at 10:20 pm
Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): Smita Art, in association with Chemould Art Gallery, is holding Prayas, a unique art initiative aimed at providing a platform to upcoming and senior contemporary artists of West Bengal to interact closely and share their views and ideas during a 60-day period.
Norman Rockwell's art brings UN values to life, says Ban
Jul 01, 2015, at 05:38 pm
New York , July 1 (IBNS) Opening a special ceremony at United Nations Headquarters in New York,Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the Organization is honoured to host a "one-of-a-kind" exhibition of UN-inspired paintings and artwork by legendary American illustrator Norman Rockwell.
Kolkata: Starmark launches 'The Recession Groom'
Jun 30, 2015, at 08:41 pm
Kolkata, June 30 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Leadstart Publishing, hosted the launch of the novel 'The Recession Groom' by writer Vani at its Quest Mall outlet on Monday.
'We the Peoples' exhibit of iconic artwork by Norman Rockwell set to open at UN Headquarters
Jun 30, 2015, at 05:13 pm
New York, June 30 (IBNS) Part of an ongoing series of global events marking the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, a special exhibition is set to open at the world body's New York Headquarters bringing together legendary artist Norman Rockwell's original United Nationsdrawing, his Golden Rule painting, and a collection of work that reflects his appreciation for humanity and the noble goals of the Organization.
Online music platform Musiana launches 'Tabla' classes by Subhankar Banerjee
Jun 27, 2015, at 07:50 pm
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Musiana.org, a musical online platform with an aim to building a community strictly bound by music, has launched 'Tabla' classes for all those who want to learn the instrument from its basics.
Gallery Sanskriti hosts exhibition of Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das' works
Jun 27, 2015, at 07:33 pm
Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Showcasing their craftsmanship and elegance, Kolkata's popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti is holding an exhibition on the works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das-from Friday.
Chemould Art Gallery-Smita Art to hold Prayas in Kolkata
Jun 25, 2015, at 03:13 am
Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Smita Art, in association with Chemould Art Gallery, will hold Prayas-an art initiative aimed at providing a platform to upcoming and senior contemporary artists of West Bengal to interact closely and share their views and ideas during a 60-day period.
KEN and FreemantleMedia open the second Indian Idol Academy in Kolkata
Jun 21, 2015, at 06:20 pm
Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS) Coinciding with the World Music Day celebrations, the second Indian Idol Academy opened in Garia in south Kolkata on Saturday, to train music enthusiasts across the state.
Ashoke Mullick, Nantu Behari Das come together for Gallery Sanskriti celebrations
Jun 20, 2015, at 07:04 am
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's popular art destination Gallery Sanskriti will hold its third exhibition as part of its silver anniversary year celebrations where works of two artists- Ashoke Mullick and Nantu Behari Das- will be showcased from June 26.
Yahavi.com provides online platform for artists to bag 'right' opportunity
Jun 18, 2015, at 04:12 am
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) In a generation where the Internet is omnipresent, Yahavi.com, is aiming to create a one-stop platform that will help artists to discover the right opportunities week-in, week-out along with connecting them directly with the right people, be they promoters, fans or audiences, without any charge.
Soumitra Chatterjee unveils Rabindrasangeet album of Kolkata singer
Jun 07, 2015, at 06:22 pm
Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): Thespian Soumitra Chatterjee, who himself has been a cultural brand ambassador of Tagore's legacy with his screen and stage presence and recitations, added verve with his presence to the release of a Rabindrasangeet album of singer Jonaki Mukherjee titled "Aro Alo Aro Preme" here on Friday.
Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan celebrates Rabindranath Tagore birth anniversary
May 12, 2015, at 07:02 am
Liluah, May 11 (IBNS): Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, a school located in Howrah district in West Bengal, celebrated 155th birth anniversary of world bard Rabindranath Tagore with full zest and fervor at the school premise recently.
Second edition of 'India Unlimited' commences in Sweden
May 08, 2015, at 03:56 am
Kolkata/ Stockholm, May 7 (IBNS): The second edition of India Unlimited, a platform which seeks to better economic relations and social ties between India and Sweden, commenced on Thursday in Stockholm with the launch of the second Indian film festival, 'Cinema Indien'.
American Center Kolkata hosts 'Fefu and Her Friends'
Apr 24, 2015, at 04:45 am
Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) Students of Jadavpur University presented a play by Cuban American playwright Maria Irene Fornes 'Fefu And Her Friends' at the American Centre in Kolkata on Thursday.
British Council Announces Shakespeare Lives
Apr 23, 2015, at 12:20 am
New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS) The British Council Wednesday announced Shakespeare Lives, an unprecedented global programme of events and activities celebrating Shakespeare’s life on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death in 2016.
Gallery Sanskriti brings together legends for 'Nayika'
Apr 18, 2015, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Marking their silver Anniversary year, Kolkata's Gallery Sanskriti is hosting their second exhibition titled 'Nayika' , celebrating the beauty and strength in the feminine.
Kokuyo Camlin along with kids put together world's longest canvas
Apr 16, 2015, at 03:39 am
New Delhi, April 15 (IBNS)- At a ceremony to celebrate 'World Art Day' 2015, Kokuyo Camlin Limited , premier and pioneer stationery and art manufacturer, along with school kids created a 7.5 kilometers long canvas, the longest canvas in the world to be painted in a single day.
Bengal soaks in festivity of Poila Baikshakh
Apr 15, 2015, at 04:40 pm
Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): West Bengal on Wednesday ushered in its new year with fresh fervour, joy, hope and aspirations amid the exchange of hugs and wishes within the Bengali community which is celebrating the auspicious occasion of Poila Baishakh (the first day of the Bengali calendar), which marks the 'Nababarsho' or the Bengali new year.
Rongali-a 3-day festival to showcase, promote Assam-kicks off in Guwahati
Apr 04, 2015, at 02:40 am
Guwahati, Apr 3 (IBNS): Rongali, celebrating the essence of Assam, started with much fun fare on Friday at the Veterinary Ground, Khanpara in Guwahati .