On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Auroville, IGNCA in collaboration with
Auroville Foundation is organising an exhibition and a panel discussion at IGNCA.

Inauguration of the exhibition `Sharing the knowledge and experience of Auroville’s
journey” on 22nd November, 2017 from 2.30pm to 5.00pm in the IGNCA Svasti Sankul
Gallery. The exhibition will remain open till 25th November, 2017.

Panel discussion on `Journey of Auroville : City for Human Unity’ on 22nd November,
2017 in the IGNCA Conference Room, C.V. Mess, Janpath from 5.00pm onwards.

Panelists :
Mrs. Anu Majumdar
Dr. Jurgen Axer
Professor Sachidananda Mohanty
Professor Makarand Paranjype

Moderator :
Dr. Ronald Meinardus

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IGNCA is organising a series of programmes on the occasion of its 30th Foundation Day. For details, please see the programme schedule.

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• 18th Nov – Brainstorming session invite
• 18th Nov – Evening concert invite
• 19th Nov – Evening concert invite
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Symposium on My Idea Of New India by Bharat Vidya Prayojana
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Inaguration of the exhibition Elizabeth Brunner’s Paintings
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Inaguration of the exhibition Shardalipi and Punadulipi
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Foundation day Celebrations a Brainstorming Session
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Conservation Exhibition
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Overnight Classical Music Concert in collabortion withSPIC MACAY
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Bhinna Shadaja Series Overnight Concert
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Inaguration of the Gond Ramayan exhibition
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Symosium on Indian Women Tradition, Continuity & Modernity
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Performance of Devnarayan
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Release of Publications of IGNCA Vastu Mandan
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Folk Music Concert under the series संजारी by Bharti Bhandu (Padmashree) Kabir Gyan
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Folk Music Concert under the series संजारी by Vijaya Bharti

The function will be presided by Shri Rambahadur Rai, President, IGNCA Trust.

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It will showcase beautiful North East Culture, Food, handicrafts, films and lots of music and dance.
Entry is free.

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The exhibition Kurai Onrum Illai, MS: A life in Music moves to Chennai. It will be inaugurated by Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India on 17th October, 2017 at 11.45 am.

Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Hon’ble Governor of Tamilnadu will be the chief Guest on the occasion.

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IGNCA will host an exhibition, Kurai Onrum Illai : MS Life in Music 1916-2004 . Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate the exhibition and release a commemorative coin on Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi on Tuesday, 19 September 2017; 11.00 am at IGNCA Auditorium, C.V. Mess, Janpath. Hon’ble Minister of State for Culture (I/C), Dr. Mahesh Sharma will be the Guest of Honour.
IGNCA has been entrusted by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India to commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr M S Subbulakshmi from 16th September 2016 to 16th September 2017.

The inauguration of the year-long programmes was done at Bangalore, where Shri Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers flagged off the celebrations. The year long celebrations included seminars,lecture by Ms Gowri Ramnarayan (Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi’s grand niece) and concerts.

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Exhibition – Edges of India: Karnataka & Goa by Krish Bhalla
This is the first exhibition under a documentary photography project that attempts to capture the intangible aspects of the socio-economic diversity of the regions, while compelling the viewer to look into the historical significance of the subject. Set to open on World Photography Day this exhibition will be on at the Twin Art Gallery for 10 days.

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This is the first exhibition under a documentary photography project that attempts to capture the intangible aspects of the socio-economic diversity of the regions, while compelling the viewer to look into the historical significance of the subject. Set to open on World Photography Day this exhibition will be on at the Twin Art Gallery for 10 days.

Contact :-  +91 8588 976 942,  +91 11 23388155

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By Janapada Sampada Division of IGNCA.

Avalokitesvara is the most popular Mahayana Bodhisattva and his cult has played an important role in the growth of Mahayana Buddhism and art The images of Avalokitesvara in India are not feminine, although the body has a sensual form. The well known painting of Padmapani in Cave No.1 of Ajanta no doubt has a sensuous body, but taken as a whole, looks a male Bodhisattva. The paintings of the famous artist Ravi Varma, do not show Hindu Gods as strongly masculine. Essential features of manliness like muscles, broad shoulders are present but there is a touch of conspicuous feminine quality in the images.
It is not known exactly when the Guan-yin came to be regarded as female deity for the first time. Majority of the scholars are of the opinion that the transformation of Guan-yin into female deity took place about the 11th century A. D. But this seems to have been the product of a long process and this might have been influenced by many factors combined to bring the sexual transformation.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on 27th March, 2017 at 10.30am.

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Venue : IGNCA Gallery No. 2 of Twin Art Galleries, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi
Time : 10.00am -6.00pm (All days open except Gazetted Holidays)

An exhibition A Tale of Two Cities | India & Sri Lanka conceptualised by Renu Modi and presented by Gallery Espace, New Delhi & Serendipity Arts Trust, New Delhi. Supported by- Theertha International Artists’ Collective, Sri Lanka

This project that was initiated in the year 2015, is a strong step towards addressing the issues of shared histories within the sub-continent. Six artists from Indian and five from Sri Lanka embarked on a journey to understand the politics of cities, religions and the stories that places tell. Both Anuradhapura and Varanasi in themselves are witness to the past, the present and serve as a trajectory to the future. The intention of this project is to engage, question and re-affirm the importance of the process over the end.

Participating artists: Anoli Perera | Bandu Manamperi | ChintanUpadhyay | Jagath Weerasinghe Manisha Parekh | Manjunath Kamath | Pala Pothupitiye | Paula Sengupta Pradeep Chandrasiri | Ram Rahman | Riyas Komu

Contact number – 9555584229

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Opening Ceremony: 11:00 hrs- 11:30 hrs

20th February 2017 – Workshop on Batik Painting and Indonesian Dance Performance

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Time: 11:00 hrs- 17:00 hrs
Venue: IGNCA Svasti Gallery, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001
Time: 16:00 hrs- 18:00 hrs
Venue: IGNCA Auditorium, C.V Mess, Janpath, New Delhi.

Contact No. : 011-23388241

The exhibition will be inaugurated on 9th February, 2017 at 4.00pm.

It is a tribute to the kahaanikar (storyteller) that Shri B. D. Garga was of India’s enchanting filmic heritage. His writings and memorabilia evoke an insider’s perspective as cine-stars of yesteryears and the masters of India Cinema come alive.

A Cinema lovers’ treasure, his memorabilia comprises 4614 acquired and 1195 donated items. The B. D. Garga archives are an enthralling kaleidoscope of rare posters, photographs, working stills, lobby-cards, advertisement, books and journals.

The showcase that you will see traces Shri B. D. Garga’s own recreation of the history of the moving image in India from its origin to memorable cinematic milestones.

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• http://mediascan.in/2017/02/10/a-story-called-cinema-the-b-d-garga-archives/
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Minister of State for External Affairs Shri M J Akbar will inaugurate the exhibition
on Sunday 5 February, 2017 at 5.00 pm at the IGNCA Auditorium, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi.

28th February 2017
IGNCA hosting an event to Commemorate 25 years of Diplomatic Relations between India and Israel, with the Ministry of External Affair (WANA Division) and Embassy of Israel, H.E. Daniel Carmon, the Ambassador of Israel in India, and Secretary, MEA will be the chief dignitaries at the event, alongwith staff participants from involved organizations.

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Venue : IGNCA Twin Art Gallery, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi.

Time : 10.00am – 6.00pm
(The gallery remains closed on Mondays and public holidays)

The exhibition will be inaugurated on 15th January, 2017.at 5.00pm

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An Exhibition of Art Works to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Indo-Vietnam diplomatic relations in collaboration with Embassy of Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.

Prof. Lokesh Chandra, President, ICCR has very kindly agreed to grace the occasion as Chief Guest.

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• The exhibition will be inaugurated at 4.00 p.m

Documentaries on Ramayana produced by IGNCA will be screened during the exhibition

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