Weekly planner: 5 events you must check out
From two retrospective photography exhibitions to a textile and embroidery showcase, a concert and a food festival for Republic Day, the event calendar this week is buzzing
Photo Synthesis
Emami Art is presenting a series of works by painter and printmaker Lalit Mohan Sen at the Chennai Photo Biennale Edition 4. The show-case, titled An Enduring Legacy, sheds light on the artist as a photographer as well, with his oeuvre including portraiture, land-scapes and ethnographic photography. Part of the Invited Projects segment, this is the first time that an exhibition dedicated entirely to Sen’s photo works is being organised. Accompanying the images will also be his paintings, drawings, linocut works and archival materials to create a portrait of this multifaceted artist and the influence of naturalism in his work. At Alliance Française of Madras, Chennai, till 15 February, 9am-6pm.
The Art of Embroidery
Sutrakala Foundation is showcasing Surface, an exhibition of Indian embroidery and surface embellishment as art, at three heritage venues in Jodhpur. Curated by Mayank Mansingh Kaul, with exhibition design by Reha and Rajat Sodhi, this is the newly established non-profit’s first public project. Surface is staged across venues located around a historic stepwell in the heart of the walled city, with each segment highlighting an aspect of the evolution of embroidery and embellishment. At Achal Niwas, Anoop Singh ki Haveli and Lakshmi Niwas, Jodhpur, till 23 February, 10am-8pm (except Tuesday and public holidays).
Flavours of India
To mark Republic Day, ITC Maratha’s restaurant Peshwa Pavilion is hosting Chakh Le India, a special brunch that brings together different flavours of the country. The menu includes different chaats, biryanis, dals, mithai thalis and a Shrikhand Berliner live counter. At Peshwa Pavilion, ITC Maratha, Andheri East, till 26 January, noon-3.30pm. For details, call 40341800.
Inside a photographer's mind
Curated by Sanjiv Shah, Anuj Ambalal and Himanshu Panchal, Photography Strictly Prohibited is a retrospective exhibition of the late Navroze Contractor’s unseen works shot over a span of six decades. At The Folly, Amethyst, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai, till 27 January, 10.30am-7.30pm. For details, visit amethystchennai.com.
A harmony of two worlds
The Advaita Crescendo ensemble is known for bringing together Carnatic music and European jazz. The artistes are Suma Sudhindra (veena), Federica Colangelo (piano), Ned McGowan (flute), Karthik Mani (percussion/drums) and Laurent Peckels (bass). At Windmills Craftworks, Whitefield, 25 January, 9.30pm. For details, visit Windmills-india.com.
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First Published:25 Jan 2025, 04:30 PM IST
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