IGNCA, Regional Centre, Ranchi, in collaboration with the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), Kolkata is organising a Webinar to commemorate the International Museum Day 2025.

Speakers:

– Dr. Achal Pandya, HoD, Conservation, IGNCA, New Delhi.

– Ms. Heather May Brown, Librarian, Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), Australia

– Dr. Pradosh Mishra, Professor, Department of History of Art, Banaras Hindu University

– Dr. Anand Burdhan, Museologist and Deputy Dean (Academic Affairs) & Assistant Professor, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Delhi.

– Dr. Usha Rani Tiwari, Professor of Museology, Banaras Hindu University.

– Shri Awardee Shri Anup Ranjan Pandey, Senior Folklorist and Theatre Practitioner

– Dr. Mustaq Khan, Museologist and Retd. Deputy Director, Crafts Museum, Delhi

– Prof. Supreo Chanda, Former Head of Museology at University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

– Shri Virendra Bangroo, Associate Professor, Kalanidhi, IGNCA

– Dr. Sanjay Tirkey, Assistant Professor, Department of Museology & Archaeology, Ranchi University, Ranchi.

– Dr. Kumar Sanjay Jha, Regional Director, IGNCA, RC, Ranchi.

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The Kalakosa Division is organising a special lecture to be delivered by Prof. A Terentyev, an eminent scholar of Buddhism.The lecture will be chaired by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA.

Speaker: Prof. A Terentyev
Chair: Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi

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The lecture examines Tagore’s visual art legacy and its lasting impact on modern Indian art and aesthetics.

The Conservation Division & Cultural Archives cordially invite you to the inauguration of “Suneet Chopra: The Critic and His Art” on 10th May 2025 at 6:00 PM in Darshanam Galleries I & II, ground floor, IGNCA, Janpath by Ms Shobha Broota. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the diverse personal collection of Suneet Chopra, marking the opening of this collection to the wider public and researchers.

The exhibition will remain on view from 10th to 19th May 2025 between 9.30 AM and 5:30 PM at IGNCA, New Delhi

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Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil, a curator and conservator will speak on Bhavnagar Heritage: Bridging the Past, Present and Future.

Launch of the book, “Odissi Dance:Aesthetics, Therapeutics, Metaphysics by Dr.Reela Hota

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This Workshop cum Documentation aims to highlight and preserve the rich yet endangered musical traditions of Manipur through lectures, live demonstrations and interactive sessions.

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Two days Carnatic Music Festival showcasing Carnatic & Hindustani Vocal Performance & Bharatnatyam Performance.

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Book launch of “The Birth of the Sherwani: The Influence of British Rule on Elite Indian Menswear” written by Dr. Toolika Gupta.

The lecture will focus on the in depth analysis of the origins, leadership, social dynamics and legacy of the Kherwar Movement.

One-day educator workshop on “Unlock the Power of Heritage,” in collaboration with Bharat Ekam Sustainable Development Foundation.

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Regional Centre, Ranchi, in collaboration with the Ranchi Women’s College, Ranchi, is organising Six days ‘Workshop.

Chief Guest of the inaugural ceremony: Padma Shri Mukund Nayak, Eminent Folk Singer and Lyricist, Ranchi.
Guest of Honour of the inaugural ceremony: Dr. Supriya, Principal, Ranchi Women’s College, Ranchi.

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Traditional painters from Hazaribagh villages will conduct a workshop to share their art with students and youth.

Baroda artist Govind Vishwas uses his Imprito technique to explore migration and memory, inspired by stories of the 1971 Bangladesh Partition.

The IGNCA RC, Ranchi is organising Book Discussion in collaboration with Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad, Kolkata, West Bengal

The Chief Editor of the book is Prof. Sachchidanand Joshi, Hon’ble Member Secretary, IGNCA.

Chief Guest- Prof. Shambhunath, Director, Bhartiya Bhasha Parishad, Kolkata

Speakers:

– Prof. Hitendra Patel, Department of History, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
– Dr. Sanjay Kumar Jayswal, Department of Hindi, Vidyasagar University, Kolkata
– Dr. Kamal Bose, Rtd. Prof. Deptt. of Hindi, St. Xavier, Ranchi

Coordinator: Dr Kumar Sanjay Jha, Regional Director, IGNCA-RC, Ranchi.

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