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If you wanted to check out the Bespoke Art Gallery earlier, you had to phone in and make an appointment. Once you arrived, one of the employees would unlock the door and hover around as you looked at the art. The idea seemed to be to keep out the hoi polloi and restrict the number of visitors. […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, Gujarat’s largest art and culture showcase, concluded on December 8, 2024, after a 16-day celebration of creativity. The festival, organised by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, saw over 3,24,325 visitors from diverse backgrounds, surpassing the previous edition’s attendance. Running from November […]
The captivating soundtrack of Rajadhiraaj: Love. Life. Leela., a groundbreaking mega-musical that brought the timeless Leelas of Shri Krishna to life, is now available for streaming on all major music platforms worldwide. The musical, conceptualised by visionary Dhanraj Nathwani, features an exquisite collection of 20 original tracks, composed by the renowned Sachin-Jigar duo, with lyrics […]
The opening of an art exhibition in Ahmedabad usually incorporates a round of speeches by ‘dignitaries’. This can be a tad tedious for those who have just come to see the art, but it does serve to provide a structure to the event and an ice breaker for the socialising that follows. The opening of Woman […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, organised by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family’s Torrent Group, drew large crowds on the final weekend. Themed “Stories from the Soul,” this year’s festival captivated art enthusiasts of all ages with a blend of thought-provoking art installations, performances, and musical experiences. The festival’s […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family’s Torrent Group, showcased a vibrant blend of artistic and cultural expressions on Friday evening. As part of a special arrangement under the Foundation’s UJAAS initiative, 35 residents from Shantiniketan Old Age Home in Adalaj, Ahmedabad, […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, mesmerised audiences with a vibrant showcase of Gujarat’s artistic heritage. Held recently, the evening featured a remarkable array of performances, from puppet theatre and fusion dance to immersive visual art installations, leaving attendees […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, brought an evening of rich cultural expression on Wednesday. Artists from Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Rajasthan captivated audiences with performances spanning traditional Indian classical dance, contemporary street dance, theatre, music, and visual arts. […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative of the UNM Foundation under the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, offered an extraordinary experience to art, music, and dance enthusiasts in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The evening showcased a diverse array of artistic expressions, including a powerful musical performance, a thought-provoking musical satire theatre, […]
The Sixth Edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, organised by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, has surpassed an impressive milestone, drawing over 1 lakh visitors in just the first 10 days of the event. This significant achievement highlights the growing popularity of the fortnight-long festival, which continues to captivate […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family’s Torrent Group, continues to enchant audiences on Day 7, in Ahmedabad. The 15-day cultural festival, which offers free entry, features a diverse array of performances and art installations, celebrating creativity and innovation while drawing large […]
The sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative of the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, continues to mesmerise audiences on Day 6 with its vibrant and diverse cultural offerings. The event, which has already drawn overwhelming crowds over the weekend, witnessed a spectacular lineup of performances on Tuesday. […]
On the fourth day of the sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, organised by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, offered a spectacular showcase of artistic genres, from puppetry to ballet, creating an unforgettable experience for its Sunday audience. Neelakantan I. Krishnan delivered a spellbinding Carnatic music performance titled […]
The third day of the sixth edition of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, an initiative by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta Family’s Torrent Group, unfolded a vibrant mix of contemporary, folk, and fusion music alongside experimental folk theatre on Saturday. A veteran of three previous editions of Abhivyakti, Jaimil Joshi, mesmerised audiences with […]
Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project, in its sixth edition, mesmerised attendees with its vibrant showcase of India’s traditional and contemporary art forms. Organised by the UNM Foundation of the Mehta family’s Torrent Group, the festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of India while also embracing experimental and modern interpretations of art. From soul-stirring folk […]
The much-awaited 6th edition of the Abhivyakti Art Festival is set to captivate audiences from November 21 to December 8, 2024. Taking place at the Gujarat University campus and ATIRA in Ahmedabad, the festival promises a mesmerising exploration of emotions, creativity and storytelling through music, dance, theatre and visual arts. This year’s theme, “Stories from […]
The Samara Art Gallery is hosting a solo exhibition by renowned artist, entrepreneur and social advocate Rupesh C. Shah, titled ‘Journey’. The exhibition, inaugurated on October 2, 2024, is open to the public from October 3 to 6, offering a unique glimpse into Shah’s artistic evolution and his tribute to the enduring message of Mahatma […]
The DAG gallery, in collaboration with the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum, has brought an exhibition, ‘Birds of India’, to Ahmedabad for the very first time. The exhibition features a selection of exquisite Company Paintings from the gallery’s collection, showcasing a diverse and vibrant birdlife of India. Curated by Dr Giles Tillotson, Senior Vice President of Exhibitions […]
In an exhilarating theatrical venture, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) is set to debut “Rajadhiraaj: Love. Life. Leela,” the world’s first mega-musical dedicated to the life of Lord Krishna. Dhanraj Nathwani, who conceptualised and created this grand production, will commence at the Grand Theatre from August 15th to September 1st, 2024, promising an […]
Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita Ambani on Saturday welcomed distinguished artists and guests at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) for an exceptional Guru Purnima celebration. This annual event, started last year, recognises the Guru-Shishya Parampara, a tradition firmly embedded in India’s cultural fabric. The “Ghatam Symphony,” which included three generations of one […]
