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The Hindu
15-07-2025
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- The Hindu
Coal on paper
The Ojas Art gallery in Mehrauli is anchored around a banyan tree associated with many renowned folklores and quite aptly mounts the artworks of contemporary indigenous artists. Currently, the artist featured is 61-year-old Lado Bai, a member of the Bhil tribe, whose exhibition 'Paper Whispers' offers the urban population an opportunity to reconnect with nature and the nuanced social life of tribal communities. Lado Bai's work is not only a window to tribal lives, folklores, and festivals, but also a reminder of how critical natural resources such as forests are to these artists. The exhibition focusses on Lado Bai's work using coal. She explains how the dye is made — by grinding charcoal, or burning wood, and mixing it with Dhavda resin. Her art captures birds, animals, tribal festivals, and the changes she sees around herself. With age, her art has evolved too. From paintings mainly consisting of animal motifs and trees, she now includes tractors and school buses too. She paints on paper, cloth, and walls. One of the paintings in the gallery is on Khadi demonstrating how tradition converges with modernity. Says Anubhav Nath, director of the art gallery and the exhibition's creative curator, 'During a conversation with Lado Bai years ago, she mentioned that as a child, she often worked with charcoal; but over the years she stopped because they had no takers.' Anubhav says, the exhibition acknowledges the struggles and battles of Lado Bai and how she adapted and retained her curiosity about cultural beliefs and practices of her community as well. In one of the paintings, she depicts the Bhagoria festival celebrating the love of young couples who run away from homes and hope to wed at the festival to legitimise their union. It is a glimpse into the social structures of tribal communities. Another painting is the artwork depicting Gondna tattoos; Gondna painting is part of the Bhil legacy and a testimony to the passage of time. She also talks about Pithora, is a form of celebration for the community, who sing devotional songs, pray through the night and paint motifs such as the peepal tree, horses, snakes, the sun, moon, and lizards on their walls. It is the Bhil community's way of expressing gratitude to their deity. The gallery has curated some of Lado Bai's finest works. Lauding her artistic legacy, a message from Shaleen Wadhwana, independent art researcher and MAITRI Project Curator for Indian Ocean Craft Triennale, Australia, has been displayed at the venue. The message highlights how Lado Bai's journey shows the urban people how the tribal communities live. At Ojas Art Gallery, 1AQ, Near Qutb Minar, Mehrauli; Till August 1; 11am to 7pm (Mondays closed)
Mint
10-05-2025
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- Mint
6 events you must check out this Mother's Day weekend
In a collaboration with Jaipur Rugs, artist Gurjeet Singh has created a new body of work to reflect the reality of artisans' lives. The exhibition, Dreamers, has been envisioned not just as a 'tribute to the lives of artisans and residents of Jaipur…but also the emotions that Gurjeet resonated with most deeply,' states the gallery note. Throughout his practice, Singh has explored ideas of queerness and identity through his textile sculptures. In this show, he looks at the notion of individuality in relation to the 'patriarchal and tradition-bound context of the artisans' lives.' The collaborative pieces ere created with Godhi, Boogli, Gajanand, Pinki, Pushpa, Jahir, Nishrat, and Rais. At Chemould Prescott Road, Mumbai, till 7 June, 10am-6pm. A painting by Abhishek Singh on show at the 'Process to Path' exhibition. Ojas Art is presenting a solo exhibition, Process to Path, by Abhishek Singh, who combines spiritual themes, elements from myths and legends and a deep reverence for the natural world in his works. In this show, Singh has tried to decipher the relationship between the artist and the process of creating art through sketches and acrylic works on paper and canvas. 'The highlight is one of his live paintings, Elephants can Fly, created at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2024. This artwork also scripts the beginning of a new mythological narrative centred around elephants,' states the gallery note. At Ojas Art, Delhi, till 21 June, 11am-7pm, closed on Sunday and Monday. Blondie's Dreamy's Mores Matcha. Blondie by Bastian will be hosting A Little Matcha, A Lot of Love, a unique matcha experience at Nine Dine to celebrate Mother's Day. The event is curated and hosted by matcha expert and co-founder Natasha Hemani who will be crafting her signature matcha lattes. Other attractions include the Croissant Station and the Make Your Own Charm Station. At Nine Dine, Jio World Drive, 11 May, 11am to 4pm. Tickets on Mother's Day Brunch at Seven Kitchens, The St. Regis Mumbai. The St. Regis Mumbai collaborates with Sephora India for a Mother's Day special brunch. On the menu are handcrafted delicacies such as Dan Dan Noodles, General Tso's Chicken, Ricotta & Spinach Crespelle, Medieval Blancmange, Shabdeg, Election Cake, Basbousa, and more. At Seven Kitchens, The St. Regis Mumbai, 11 May, 12.30pm to 4pm. For details, call 8657522956. NGMA's 'Warp and Weft' workshop will include talks, demos and hands on experience on weaving and eco printing. Ahead of International Museum Day on 18 May, the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru is hosting Warp and Weft, a four-day workshop facilitated by 3rd Space Lab Collective. The workshop will feature talks and demos by handloom weavers, dyers and textile artists. The workshop is open to participants ages 18 years and above. Entry is free. At National Gallery of Modern Art, # 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road, Bengaluru, 14-17 May, 11am–5.30pm. For details and registration, An artist painting a mural Facilitated by artist Deepa Juliana, The Mural of the Story, is a multi-day workshop designed for 13-16 year olds that aims to introduce them to the art of mural painting. The young participants also get to paint their own murals. Registration fees for the workshop is ₹ 1,000. At MAP Bengaluru, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru, 12–17 May, 10am–4pm. For details, visit
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 8 May 2025
May 07, 2025 08:30 PM IST #ArtAttack What: Process to Path Catch It Live on Thursday, 8 May 2025. (Photo: Henna Rakheja/HT) Where: Ojas Art, 1AQ (Near Qutub Minar), Mehrauli When: May 2 to June 21 Timing: 11am to 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Qutab Minar (Yellow Line) #LitTalk What: Medusa and Other Poems by Sangeeta Gupta Where: Conference Room I, India International Centre, Lodhi Road When: May 8 Timing: 5.30pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh (Yellow Line) #TuneIn What: Mangalotsav – Vidushi Sunanda Sharma & Pt Rupak Kulkarni (Banaras Gharana; Jugalbandi); Pt Sajan Mishra (Hindustani Classical Vocal recital) Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road When: May 8 Timing: 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) #JustForLaughs What: Under Construction ft Sumit & Chirag Where: Lightroom, 12A, Deer Park, Hauz Khas When: May 8 Timing: 8.30pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas (Yellow & Magenta Lines) For more, follow HT City Delhi Junction
