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Kaleidoscope of visual impressions

A recent exhibition of paintings organised by Surnandan Bharati, a recognised organisation promoting the performing arts, was showcased at the Gaganendra Shilpa Pradarshasala Kolkata from 7–10 July 2024.

Mythology embodied through dance

The Angikam Foundation presented their Mahotsav at Gyan Manch on 15 June 2024. Financially, the Mahotsav was supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

A legacy comes alive through art

Avijit Dutta's unabashed passion and search for the buried stories and unravelled legacies of the spaces he inhabits have richly and evocatively surfaced in his art time and again. 

Montage mastery: Eisenstein and the cut above the rest

Sergei Mikhailovich Eisenstein, born on 23 January 1898, in Riga, Latvia, was a pioneering force in the realm of cinema, forever altering the landscape with his visionary approach to filmmaking. In his formative years, Eisenstein’s childhood, shaped by the stern influence of both his father and Joseph Stalin, steered him towards seeking solace in artistic pursuits. Early on, he found refuge in creating drawings that depicted a utopian world and reflected his fascination with the circus.

Cinémathèque showdown: Hollywood glitz versus New York grit

The ilk of this iconic director’s films often serve as a love letter to his hometown, New York, with its vibrant streets, diverse communities and a raw authenticity that has become synonymous with his work. From Taxi Driver to Goodfellas and beyond, Scorsese’s films are imbued with the spirit of the city that never sleeps.