Weekly planner: 5 events that promise a good time
Soak up in culture this week with two art shows, a Sufi music concert, a showcase of cool homegrown brands and a Polish film festival
A pioneering modernist
Jehangir Art Gallery is hosting a comprehensive retrospective about the life and work of Prafulla Dahanukar, one of the leading modernist painters. Put together by Beth Citron, curator of modern and contemporary Asian Art at the Asia Society Museum, New York, this show commemorates the 10th anniversary of the artist’s passing. Titled, Prafulla: A Retrospective, it features some of her iconic paintings, sketches, early prints and murals, some of which have not been shown in public before. “This retrospective offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness her artistic evolution, from early figurative works to her bold, gestural abstractions,” states Citron. At Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, till 16 December, 11am-7pm.
Unique objects
Ojas Art is showcasing an exhibition of over 100 significant objects—textiles, sculptures, paintings, maps and objects. Titled The Princely Cabinet, the show features objects that Anubhav Nath, director of Ojas, has collected over the decades, and seeks to highlight the role of a gallery in collection building. Some of the objects on showcase include a German lace pichwai depicting Krishna and the gopis from the early 20th century, paintings by masters like Jivya Soma Mashe and Sohan Qadri, a selection of totem poles and furniture from Konyak and Wancho tribes. At Ojas Art, Mehrauli, Delhi, till 12 January, 11am-7pm (closed on Mondays).
A shop full of pretty
Shelter, a 200-year-old heritage home turned into a temporary retail space, is hosting Shelter: The Opening Act, a showcase of homegrown design brands, including Saim, Urvashi Kaur, Ojas Kolvankar, Harago, Ecru and Surmeyi. From 20 December to 2 January, the space will also offer workshops on scent making and bespoke gifting. At 17, Chuim Village, Bandra, Mumbai. Till 2 January, Noon-8pm (Mondays closed).
Rapturous Sufi music
Head this evening to Wadalis: Live in Concert where Puranchan Wadali, a recipient of the Padma Shri award, and his son Lakhwinder, both from the Jaipur gharana, will perform soulful Sufi songs, including Ni Main Kamli Yaar Di Kamli, Tu Mane Ya Na Mane and Jugni. At Amanora Mall, Oasis Lawn, Hadapsar, Pune, this evening, 6.30pm. Tickets on Bookmyshow.
Poland's icons on the big screen
In the coming week, the Capital will be hosting the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival 2024. The three-day festival, organized by the Polish Institute in New Delhi will introduce audiences to the dynamic world of Polish cinema. This year’s festival shines a spotlight on biographical cinema and features three thought-provoking films that delve into the lives of extraordinary Polish figures. ‘Simona Kossak’, a Climate Award-winning film directed by Adrian Pane, pays tribute to ecologist Simona Kossak; ‘Kulej: All That Glitters Isn’t Gold’, directed by Xawery Żuławski is about iconic Polish boxer Jerzy Kulej; and ‘My Nikifor’ by acclaimed director Krzysztof Krauze, is a sensitive narrative about self-taught artist Nikifor Krynicki. At Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, from 16-18 December, 7pm. Entry is free.
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First Published:14 Dec 2024, 11:35 AM IST
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