Calendar August, 2002
  
     
  6th - 11th August
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"The Rising Sun" an exhibition of 'Nibonga' (Japanese painting in ink and colour) in the Yamato-e style, by Sunaina Bhalla, an artist living and working in Japan.

  
         
  12th - 15th August
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 "Navarasa", in contemporary Indian art in collaboration with Apparao Galleries, Chennai, and Voluntary Health Association of India - showcase works of contemporary Indian artists the essence of their work, which translates or transgresses the nine essential sentiments. Curated by Dr. Alka Pande.  
         
 
16th - 18th August
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Prerna Mittal presents "Prernakriti" presents executive paintings in Tanjore and Stained Glass.
  
         
  23rd - 27th August
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 Exhibition of product, industrial and space design concepts by Vibhor Sogani (NID; 1990). Presented by Vis-à-vis.  
         
  28th August- 1st September
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 "A Shipyard Symphony", by Apurva Desai is out of his experience in the ship-breaking yards at Alang in Gujarat. The show is organized by Art Alive Gallery.  
         
         
  OPEN PALM COURT AREA  
         
         
  10th - 21st August
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 "Bhuj - A commemorative" deals with vital issues of identity, of authenticity, of migration, of shelters, of relocation, of geographical mappings, of craft hybridity, of cultural pluralism, which are part of the process of the reconstruction of the district. The show will highlight the living and languishing craft traditions. Curated by Dr. Alka Pande.  
         
  27th - 29th August
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 "Merger" showcases new design concepts for interiors in various styles and materials, thus resulting in a collection, which has a classical Indian look. Furniture designer Namita Soni uses eco-friendly materials in her work.  
         
  30th August - 1st September
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 A rare display of exclusive designer oriental vases and planters imported for the purpose of adding a new dimension to your home's interiors, showcased by Mala Singh.  
         
         
  COURSE ON HERITOLOGY  
         
         
 
Mr. Vikas Harish will present the larger perspective of 'heritage', not simply meaning the visual, plastic or performing arts, but the interconnectivity of these with popular culture, the oral tradition, the craft traditions and various other cultural traits. These will be presented in a series of lectures, dividing ' heritage' into its various modules, followed by an interactive session. The course will be held every Saturday through August and September. For enlistment and further details please contact the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre.  
         
         
  WORKSHOP  
         
         
     

VITROUS ENAMEL / MEENAKARI

A four day copper enamel/ meenakari workshop, promising a unique experience. Prior training is not required, but interest is! Workshop commences on Thursday October 25th 2002 with limited seats.

  
         
     
  VISUAL ARTS JOURNAL  
     
         
 
Second volume of the Visual Arts Journal, which serves as a comprehensive archive of the happenings at the gallery, is available at the Visual Arts Gallery for Rs. 200/-  
         
      ALL PROGRAMMES ARE SUBJECTED TO LAST MINUTE CHANGES. For further information contact the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre at these phone numbers: 24682001- 2009  
         
      The gallery is open from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm.