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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Echoes of Experience: Anurag Anand on crafting meaning through mediums
Visual artist Anurag Anand will showcase his solo exhibition 'Echoes' by Gallery Silver Scapes, at Bikaner House, Delhi. The exhibition will run from August 13th to 18th, 2025. Sixty pieces, ranging from acrylic on canvas to watercolor and charcoal, will be displayed. Anand blends abstraction and realism to convey his musings on nature, humanity and man-made structures. Anurag Anand, a renowned visual artist, bestselling author, and accomplished corporate professional known for his masterful blend of color, emotion, and narrative, is coming up with his solo exhibition, 'Echoes,' by Gallery Silver Scapes, from 13th–18th August 2025, at LTC, Bikaner House, Delhi, where he will be showcasing 60 pieces crafted in mediums ranging from acrylic on canvas to watercolor, charcoal, and oil on paper. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes Lifestyle, he talks about his exhibition and how he stays authentic in such diverse creative and professional spaces. "Echoes" brings together abstraction and realism in such a powerful way. What was the emotional or conceptual spark behind this new series? The exhibition, Echoes, comprises artworks that rely on manmade structures and their interplay with nature and humanity to convey my musings, ideas and emotions. The grey space between realism and abstraction allows me the freedom to convey what I wish to and keep the potential interpretations within bounds. So, while the abstraction lets a viewer's experiences and persona determine what the artworks say to them, the realism acts as a guardrail to prevent complete distortion of the intended message. As someone who moves seamlessly between words and visuals, how does your writing influence your painting—and vice versa? I have always viewed writing and art as significant mediums of expression. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo When I am crafting a story, as part of my characterization process, I visualize my principal characters in their natural habitat. Their dwellings, the neighborhoods they come from, intuitively tells me how they think, behave and are likely to respond to a particular situation. This practice helped me discover a unique language, and it is this language of structures that you can see in this series of artworks as well. Many of your works feel deeply personal yet universally relatable. How do you channel personal experiences into such accessible narratives on canvas? As individuals, our world view is a compendium of our personal experiences. When an artist approaches their practice with honesty and sincerity, shades of this world view, and by extension their experiences, inadvertently show up in their creations. And it is this very honesty of approach that lends a universal appeal to the works. The absence of superficiality and guise makes such creations more real for those who engage with them. The artist in me feels truly humbled by your observation that my works feel personal and yet are relatable. This is a balance that I shall continue to strive for in every creation of mine. With "Echoes" spanning mediums from acrylic and oil to watercolor and charcoal, how do you choose which medium best conveys a particular emotion or theme? The message chooses the composition, and the composition chooses the medium. My process starts with what I wish to convey, and I spend a considerable amount of time mulling over the numerous ways in which the intended message can be visually depicted. Once the image of the end output has formed in my head, the choice of medium becomes a lot easier. For mediums like oil and acrylic which can deliver similar outputs, the choice is more pragmatic. Since oil colours take a lot longer to dry, I use acrylics when working with stringent deadlines. From writing novels to art exhibitions and corporate boardrooms—how do you stay authentic in such diverse creative and professional spaces? Authenticity is natural, deception is not. Presenting a different face during each appearance depending on what the audience expects might be a shortcut to garnering louder applause, but it doesn't come naturally to me. I find it a lot easier to take my one true self along wherever I go. Be it my creative engagements or my workplace, I let my value system be the guide for my actions. This might not make me the most popular person in the room, but it is deeply satisfying, nevertheless. Images Courtesy: Anurag Anand
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Students to host final degree show exhibition in Carlisle this September
EIGHT artists from the University of Cumbria are preparing to hold their final art exhibition in Carlisle. This September, postgraduate students studying Creative Practice will showcase their final work at the University's Vallum Gallery on Brampton Road, Carlisle. Their exhibition, titled 'Echoes', will showcase the work of eight emerging artists across a range of disciplines, including illustration, ceramics, photography, sound, sculptural fashion, poetry and more. READ MORE: University of Cumbria graduates celebrate success at Carlisle Cathedral The show runs from Monday, September 8, until Friday, September 19 and is open to the public to attend during weekdays. Everyone is welcome, and it is free to enter. A preview night will also be hosted on Thursday, September 4, from 5pm until 7:30pm. (Image: Supplied) Artists who will have their final work on display are: Sophie Atkinson- Illustrator Kara Ashurst - Interdisciplinary Artist Juliet Fossey - Poet & Visual Artist Jessica Jenkinson - Interdisciplinary Artist Ryan Yare - Composer & Interdisciplinary Artist Jennifer Barlow - Ceramicist Reuben Hibbert- Filmmaker Ian Tisdale - Comics/Games Design To find out more information, you can follow the 'Echoes' Facebook page here:
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Rapture Returns With a Tour After ‘a Lot of Personal Healing Over the Years': Here Are the Dates
The Rapture, the New York dance-punk band that became indie darlings in the 2000s, has announced its first proper headlining tour in 15 years. The 26-city trek will kick off on Sept. 16 in Minneapolis, and runs through North America before heading to the U.K. and Europe for select dates in November. Formed in 1998 by guitarist-vocalist Luke Jenner, The Rapture earned raves with its 2003 album Echoes, and widened its audience with 2006's Pieces of the People We Love and 2011's In the Grace of Your Love, before going on an extended hiatus after that project. More from Billboard Lewis Capaldi Donates 734,000 Hours of Free Therapy to Those in Need: 'This Is My Way of Giving Back' Wu-Tang Clan's RZA Celebrated His 56th Birthday Jamming Out to Phish Believe It Or Not, Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose Had Never Met Before Final Black Sabbath Show: 'An Utter Gentleman' 'Years ago when I stepped away from the band I was needing time and space to piece together my life,' Jenner explained in a press statement. 'I needed to fix my marriage, be there for my son and ultimately work on myself. This tour marks a new chapter for me, one shaped by everything I've lived through and learned along the way. I've achieved everything I hoped to achieve through music, and now I get to use it to help anyone else who maybe needs it like I did back then.' The band reunited in 2019 and Jenner released a solo project, 1, the following year. Aside from a few spot-date reunions, however, The Rapture has been inactive on the road since 2010. 'The idea to take The Rapture back on tour wasn't some grand, strategic decision,' Jenner says in a statement to Billboard. 'It kind of unfolded the way life does when you're finally listening to it instead of forcing things. I'd done a lot of personal healing over the years and somewhere in all that space, I found clarity. There's a sense of purpose now for me that wasn't there before. 'The preparation for this tour hasn't just been about rehearsing the songs — it's been about grounding myself,' Jenner continues. 'I truly feel these shows could be some of the most honest and alive ones we've ever played and that's what I'm showing up for — to create something that speaks to people. I've done everything I ever dreamed of in music, and now it's a way to give back — to offer something real to anyone who might need it, the way I once did.' Pre-sale tickets for the tour begins on Wednesday (July 9). Check out the full tour itinerary for The Rapture below: Sept. 16 – First Avenue – Minneapolis Sept. 18 – Ogden Theatre – Denver Sept. 19 – The Depot – Salt Lake City Sept. 21 – Portola Festival – San Francisco Sept. 23 – Humphrey's – San Diego Sept. 24 – The Van Buren – Phoenix Sept. 26 – Emo's – Austin Sept. 27 – The Studio at The Factory – Dallas Sept. 30 – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta Oct. 1 – Marathon Music Works – Nashville Oct. 3 – Riviera Theatre – Chicago Oct. 4 – Masonic Temple Theater – Detroit Oct. 5 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto Oct. 7 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia Oct. 8 – Brooklyn Steel – Brooklyn Oct. 9 – House of Blues – Boston Oct. 10 – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C. Nov. 11 – St. Luke's – Glasgow, U.K. Nov. 12 – New Century Hall – Manchester, U.K. Nov. 13 – HERE at Outernet – London Nov. 15 – Fabrik – Hamburg, Germany Nov. 17 – Huxleys – Berlin Nov. 19 – Paradiso – Amsterdam Nov. 20 – Salle Pleyel – Paris Nov. 21 – Trix – Antwerp, Belgium Nov. 23 – Razzmatazz 2 – Barcelona, Spain Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wuthering Waves 2.5 livestream date and time for every region
Image via Kuro Games. In the world of gacha games, Wuthering Waves has a special place among the fans. Just like any other title in this genre, fans are eagerly waiting for its upcoming livestream, version 2.5. Now, the good news is that they don't have to wait anymore. Kuro Games has recently announced the dates and timings of the upcoming livestream of Wuthering Waves for all regions. In this livestream, the developers are going to discuss redeem codes, new Resonators, weapons, Echoes, and many more. Wuthering Waves version 2.5 livestream: Date and time for every region Phrolova is the upcoming Resonator in Wuthering Waves. | Image via Kuro Games. Version 2.5 is going to be one of the most anticipated updates of Wuthering Waves. This patch is set to a new character in the form of Phrolova, the Factsidus Overseer. Not only that, unlike any other livestreams, version 2.5 broadcast will also reveal some new banners and showcase pull rates. This livestream is going to be important for the fans as well because they get to decide whether they should save Astrite or Tides to roll for Resonators and here is the dates and timings of Wuthering Waves 2.5 livestream for all regions: Region Timezone Date and Time Los Angeles (PT) UTC‑7 July 18, 2025 — 04:00 AM Denver (MT) UTC‑6 July 18, 2025 — 05:00 AM Chicago (CT) UTC‑5 July 18, 2025 — 06:00 AM New York (ET) UTC‑4 July 18, 2025 — 07:00 AM London (BST) UTC+1 July 18, 2025 — 12:00 PM Berlin (CET) UTC+2 July 18, 2025 — 01:00 PM Mumbai (IST) UTC+5:30 July 18, 2025 — 04:30 PM Singapore (SGT) UTC+8 July 18, 2025 — 07:00 PM Tokyo (JST) UTC+9 July 18, 2025 — 08:00 PM Sydney (AEST) UTC+10 July 18, 2025 — 09:00 PM Now the main question, 'where to watch the livestream?' Don't break a sweat because the official channels of Wuthering Waves on both YouTube and Twitch have already scheduled the livestream. And the fun fact is that players don't need to spend any money to watch the whole broadcast or interact with the developers in the comment section of the livestream on both platforms. Read More: Phrolova in Wuthering Waves 2.5, Release Date, Abilities, and More Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Noughties indie favourites to perform huge Glasgow show as part of comeback tour
The comeback tour will take them across North America, Europe and the UK RETURN TO THE STAGE Noughties indie favourites to perform huge Glasgow show as part of comeback tour Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NOUGHTIES indie band are set to play a huge Scottish gig as part of their comeback tour. The Rapture will take to the stage in Glasgow later this year for their first proper headlining tour in 15 years. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The Rapture will take to the stage in Glasgow later this year Credit: Getty 3 The gig will be held at St Lukes, located right next to the legendary Barrowlands venue Credit: Les Gallagher The American dance-punk band from New York City were formed back in 1998. They are best known for their hits such as How Deep Is Your Love? and Echoes. The comeback tour will take them across North America, Europe and the UK. And they will play a huge show in Glasgow on November 11. The gig will be held at St Lukes, located right next to the legendary Barrowlands venue in the east end. The band will also play shows in Manchester and London. Lead singer Luke Jenner said: "This has been a long time coming. "Years ago when I stepped away from the band I was needing time and space to piece together my life. "I needed to fix my marriage, be there for my son, and ultimately work on myself. "This tour marks a new chapter for me, one shaped by everything I've lived through and learned along the way. Ed Sheeran teams up with school pals AND 00s rock legend for epic performance "I've achieved everything I hoped to achieve through music, and now I get to use it to help anyone else who maybe needs it like I did back then." Limited fanclub tickets will be available from July 9 at 10am, use code 'RAPTURE'. Public tickets will go on sale on July 11 here.
