February 9, 1998
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ART Hiroshima and Nagasaki -- Never
Again On display are some horrific reminders of the 18-second genocide that ripped apart Hiroshima and Na- gasaki in 1945. A clock that stopped at 8.18, a blue school uniform with a sleeve missing, a rosary found on a priest and more. A joint effort by Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sanghralaya and the Hiroshima Peace Cultural Foundation, this is only the third city outside Japan where these rare artefacts are on show. Curated to mark Mahatma Gandhi's 50th death anniversary, this exhibition couldn't be more apt and shouldn't be missed. ART India after Independence What are an NGO and an art gallery doing together? Well, they're having a heart to art. The vhai (Voluntary Health Association of India) has opened Gallery Freedom. vhai's intent: to raise money for social causes through exhibitions and in the bargain promote the cause of art and artists. The first exhibition showcases the works of eminent artists on the theme of India after Independence. MUSIC Gundas Sangeet Sammelan In this three-day festi- val artistes pay tribute to the master musician Gunidas through their instrumental and vocal recitals. Apart from vocalists like Shubha Mudgal, Pandit Jasraj and Pandit Rajan and Sajan Mishra, Satish Vyas (santoor), Ronu Majumdar (flute) and Gurdev Singh (sarod) come in like a breath of fresh air. A fairly impressive line-up of gharanedar musicians. ODD ENDS SurajKund Crafts Mela The Seven sisters of the North-east will be the theme for this year. During this 15-day-long event, visitors will get an insight into the culture of a region that one rarely gets a glimpse of. With a rural setting and prominent cultural motifs, activities include nautanki, jugglers, acrobats, puppet and magic shows. A rare exposition of the vibrancy of the "real India". Fun for the entire family. |
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