409 Ramkinkars envisions a cross-genre performance from our location in 21st Century India, while revisiting the creative milieu of sculptor-painter-scenographer-theatre artist, Ramkinkar Baij (1906-1980).
25th March 2015 – 2nd April 2015. (Public shows)

This event will be followed by an exhibition of sculpture installation which will run till end of April, 2015.

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Installation -Art-Theatre event 409 Ramkinkars by VIVADI in collaboration with IGNCA. 409 Ramkinkars envisions a cross-genre performance from our location in 21st Century India, while revisiting the creative milieu of sculptor-painter-scenographer-theatre artist, Ramkinkar Baij (1906-1980).
6th April – 6th May 2015 an exhibition of sculpture installation

6th April 2015

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  • Mint (all editions 04.04.2015) (PDF)
  • The Hindu(6.04.2015) (PDF)

6th May 2015

This event will be followed by an exhibition of sculptures and installation from 6th April, 2015 at

Twin Art Galleries, C.V. Mess, IGNCA which will run till 6th May, 2015, 11 am to 7 pm.
Opening of exhibition at 6.30 pm on 6 April.

This Conference aims to focus on the life and legacy of Aurel Stein who like, Xuanzang- the traveller and scholar travelled through the inhospitable Silk Road, encircling the Taklamakan Desert, and unearthed a great civilization which remained hidden in the sand dunes for centuries.

Stein was the first among Europeans to understand the ethos of Kashmir’s culture. This great savant explored the inner essence and beauty of Sanskrit literature especially the Rajatarangini of Kalhana. Stein proved his utmost dedication and devotion by editing and translating Kalhana’s chronicle and made his debut as a historical topographer.

Stein was not the first westerner to reach Dunhuang, China but he was the first to reach the sealed library (library 17 of Dunhuang Caves, Gansu, NW of China) and to acquire a large part of its contents from this library.

Stein was a meticulous record-keeper and took notebooks and field diaries to record all aspects of his expeditions. And his record keeping has been invaluable for the study of the sites he explored and the excavated artefacts.

This Conference will provide opportunity for scholars and students to know about this great personality who devoted his life in understanding the great civilization i.e. India, Central Asia and China.

IGNCA is organizing Exhibition Aurel Stein: Fascinated by the Orient-life and work of Sir Aurel Stein in collaboration with The Library and Information Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and also in collaboration with Hungarian cultural information centre, Delhi. Dr. Agnesh from Budabest has curated this exhibition. Dr. Rita Jeney from Hungary is also participating in the conference.

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IGNCA is organizing this exhibition in collaboration with The Library and Information Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and also in collaboration with Hungarian cultural information centre, Delhi. Dr. Agnesh from Budapest has curated this exhibition. Dr. Rita Jeney from Hungary is also participating in the conference.

Venue : IGNCA Exhibition Hall, 11, Mansingh Road, New Delhi
Time : 10.00am – 5.00pm

The exhibition will be inaugurated on 24th March, 2015 at 11.00am. Director General, National Museum will be the Chief Guest.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on 24th March, 2015 at 11.00am. Director General, National Museum will be the Chief Guest.

24th March 2015

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17th April 2015Press Updates

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IGNCA SRC is organizing a Lecture by Ms. Meena Das Narayan, (Film Director, Making of the Maestro)

Contact No. : 23388333
Speaker:
by Prof. Sugata Bose
Prof. Sugata Bose, Gardiner Professor of History at Harvard University, USA , is speaking on Prof. Suniti Kumar Chatterjee’s work and his monumental collection in the IGNCA. Prof. Suniti Kumar Chatterjee had been a multidisciplinary scholar, philologist, a connoisseur of art and a confluence of world culture. Prof. Bose has studied at Presidency , Kolkata and Cambridge and then taught and worked in the United States since the mid 1980s. He is also a Member of India’s Parliament from the Jadavpur Constituency in West Bengal

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The Curated Exhibition Images of India-a fascinating journey through time showcases the illustrated sketches, drawings, lithographs, etchings, wood-cut etc. of 18th 19th century rare books from the IGNCA archives which throw ample light on the art, architecture and various aspects of Indian culture and the contents provide information about the past which has got faded and distorted due to various reasons. The first-hand accounts of foreigners visiting India are undoubtedly valuable for the inquisitive scholars in the field of art and culture. The travel literature spans all fields of interest. While in the earlier travel accounts of the Europeans there is precedent of commercial and colonial interest which later on shifts to publication of recreational travel literature of the late 18th and 19th centuries. The contributors of the 18th 19th century European publications were members of British army and navy; surveyors, engineers, medical staff, travelers etc. Driven by the curiosity and being fascinated by what they saw in India – the lands and the diverse inhabitants, customs, as also beliefs prevalent amongst the people, the European travelers made their way to the most interior and the remotest parts to have an understanding of the regions. Much of what they wrote was intended for amusement to their readers, as well as for information and instruction. The exhibition give glimpses of old landscapes of the important cities; architecture of temples, mosques, tombs and living quarters; social life during the period and details of musical instruments, costumes, transportation and other objects of interest. The exhibition intends to make the scholars aware about the great variety of books on Indian art, architecture, culture, religion of the 19th and 20th century. The rich intellectual content and the matching illustrations of the books reveal to the readers of the state of the society when the country was passing through a transition phase, as a result of cross cultural currents, experiencing new influences from the west, adapting to new conditions and at the same time retaining the age old values, tradition and customs.

Moinuddin Ahmad Art GalleryiIn Collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi

Curator:Virendra Bangroo

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Director Sumit Banerjee
Duration : 1.29min.

The film, in three parts, takes you on a journey through the fascinating and no less inspiring story of Buddha’s life, his teaching, Buddhist practices, the emergence of two sects – Theravada and Mahayana, and the coming of Buddhism to Sikkim via Tibet in 15th – 16th Century. The ultimate goal is to reach Buddhahood a stage beyond Nirvana and the path is through six ‘paramitas’ or transcendental and wisdom. It is not an easy job to become a monk, who has to undergo nine year of hard training in a monastery. The monastery is a complete world by itself, with all the facilities. Monastery is not a simple building, but has set design, intricately carved with mural paintings and structures, in which Mani wheels and Thangka paintings have their own significance. Watch how Tibetan Buddhism and culture gets merged with indigenous practices in Sikkim. Have a peep into the life of Lepchas

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Under the Outreach initiative the IGNCA Book Circle has a monthly event held on the fourth Thursday of every month from 4:00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tagore and the Feminine : A Journey through Translations (Sage Publications 2015) Readings by Malashri Lal, writer and academic Dramatization and singing by Averee Chauray, Theatre, and Film personality.

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IGNCA has recorded over 25 great masters in Hindustani Classical Music. In Phase II of the project, DVDs of a selection of the recording is being released. The DVD on Smt Khurana is the fifth in the series. Shri Jawhar Sircar will release the DVD. This will be followed by a concert by the artist.

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Launch of the book Theory and Practice of Temple Architecture in Medieval India Bhoja’s Samaranganasutradhara and the Bhojpur Line Drawings by Prof. Adam Hardy, Eminent scholar on Indian Temple Architecture, Cardiff University of Wales, UK

An exhibition of drawings and illustrations from the book will also be inaugurated. This will be followed by a symposium on Theory and Practice of Temple Architecture in Medieval India : Bhoja’s Samrangasutradhara and the Bhojpur Line Drawings from 4 : 30 to 5:30 pm

Speakers : Dr. Rakesh Tewari, DG ASI, New Delhi Prof. Adam Hardy, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardi University, Wales UK and Dr. Parul Pandya Dhar, Department of History, Delhi University, Delhi

Exhibition will remain open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm till 27 February, 2015.

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