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Workshop: To commemorate the bi-centenary of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal of Travancore, IGNCA SRC is organizing a two day workshop of compositions of the Maharaja in association with the Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha on 4th and 5th September 2014 by Shri Rama Varma, eminent Carnatic musician and descendent of the Travancore royal family.

In commemoration of the 170th Death Anniversary of the renowned Hungarian Scholar and ‘Father of Tibetology’ Alexander Csoma de Kőrős (1784-1842) the 7th International Symposium will be held from September 4th and 5th 2014 in IGNCA, New Delhi, India. New researches and recent developments in the field of Tibetan & Buddhist Studies are to be presented and discussed, taking into consideration in particular the collection of Tibetan manuscripts and xylographs of Alexander Csoma de Kőrős.

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This month we will have the participation of young writers form CBSE schools. These young writers are Tanessa Pri-Reflection (a book on poetry) and Sahil Bansal-Inkspire (an art magazine). Exciting works of fiction, non-fiction and those of academic interest will be showcased through readings, panel discussions and informal conversations. The aim is to tap into the rich intellectual wealth of Delhi and the IGNCA, and bridge the divide between the reader and writer in the wonderful setting of the IGNCA Library.

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Director : Dr.G.S.Raina
Duration: 32 minutes

India has a great tradition of paintings.Important artistic Centres got established in Tanjavur, Nathdwara (Rajasthan) and Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh) and other parts of the country over the centuries. A distinctive feature of this painting tradition is the use of Gold leafs in the mythological and other contemporary works. The documentary explores this tradition of Indian paintings.

Speaker:

Shri Yatindra Mishra, famous poet & critic of Hindi Literature.

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IGNCA in collaboration with Alkazi Foundation for the Arts is hosting the exhibition of rare vintage original photographs from 1850 -1910.
Announcing Lecture series at IGNCA during the exhibition Drawn from Light: Early Photography and the Indian Sub-continent

Curated Walks: There will be curated walks for the exhibition Drawn from Light: Early Photography and the Indian Sub-continent in the Twin Art Gallery by Rahaab Allana on August 23, September 12 and September 20 between 3.00 – 4.00 pm. Rahaab Allana is the Curator of the Alkazi Foundation for the Arts; Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, London and Advisory

LECTURES

Date and Day: 29 August 2014, Friday
Title: The Archive as Object and Practice

Date and Day: 13 September 2014, Saturday
Title: The Making of a Visual History Archive: Selections from the Photography Collection of the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta

Date and Day: 27 September 2014, Saturday
Title: Disciplining the Archive: Practices in Art and Pedagogy

IGNCA, Auditorium, C. V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi
Time: 6-7 pm

Inauguration of the exhibition will be on 19 August, 2014 at IGNCA Twin Art Gallery at 5.30 pm.
IGNCA Twin Art Gallery, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.

(Monday and Gazetted holidays closed)

Venue : IGNCA Auditorium, C.V. Mess, New Delhi

Time : 10.00am – 1.00pm

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17th September 2014
IGNCA as part of the ongoing exhibition, ‘Drawn from Light: Early Photography and the Indian Subcontinent’ will be hosting a day long seminar presenting a  comprehensive picture of the IGNCA archives on 17th September, 2014.

An exhibition of rare cameras from the collection of Mr Dilish Parekh, a world record holder for camera collection. IGNCA will present select cameras from this collection marking the World Photography Day on 19 August 2014. This will be complemented by an exhibition of select original photographs (around 20) from IGNCA collection of Henri Cartier Bresson.

Media Centre Foyer Area, 3 Dr.Rajendra Prasad Road, N.Delhi
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Inauguration and Felicitation of Mr. Dilish Parekh at 11.00 a.m. on 19 August 2014.

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• News – Times of India (20.08.2014) World PHOTOGRAPHY DAY – 4,425 CAMERAS, NONE FOR SELFIE

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On the occasion of the Independence day of Indonesia, The Indonesian embassy is screening two Indonesian documentaries on 13 and 14 August, 2014.

On 13th August, 2014 Habibie and Ainun Duration : Two Hours
The movie depicts a true love story of the third Indonesian President Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie (Habibie) and his beloved wife Hasri Ainun Habibie (Ainun). Habibie and Ainun were class mates in school. They met again in Indonesia upon Habibie’s returned from Germany for a temporary sick leave. On their first meeting at Ainun’s house in Bandung, they instantly fell in love. Their love journey continued when Habibie returned to Germany in order to pursue his studies in Aachen as well as when he was called by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to serve his country in the field of technology, aircraft industry and then politics. His ultimate services were to be CEO in Indonesia’s aircraft enterprise. Minister of Research and Technology, Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, and President of the Republic of Indonesia. Along Habibie’s outstanding career journey and dedication to Indonesia. Ainun was his loyal and loving partner and soul mate who was always there for him to provide endless support. The journey ended when Ainun became gravely ill and finally passed away. Habibie and Ainun’s love has been built on the journey to pursue their dreams. For Habibie, Ainun was his everything. She became the eyes to oversee his wife. For Ainun, Habibie had been her everything whom could fill love in her life. Every story has an end, every dream has a limit. Yet, Habibie and Ainun’s love never ended.

On 14th August, 2014 (open for all) The Border between Desire and Reality Duration : Two Hours

Abstract of the film: Border tells the story of Jaleswari, an ambitious and assertive woman who as assigned by her office from Jakarta to the rural area of Kalimantan located at the border of Malaysia and Indonesia to promote education to the local people. Her assignment was the promote education to the local people. Throughout her time in the rural area, she faced emotional battle when her vision to promote education was challenged by the values of local tradition and culture. This is a story of Jaleswari’s struggle for a better life of the people of Kalimantan through education, It also depicts her journey to introduce program to the people of Kalimantan without alienating them from their traditions and culture.

Venue: IGNCA Auditorium, C.V. Mess, New Delhi – 01