A talk on *FILM MUSIC IN EARLY INDIAN CINEMA* by *Sumit Dey* introduces the audience to ways in which new sound technologies shaped film music in Bengali Talkies of the 1930s. Attendees can expect an engaging and informative talk on a niche area in Indian cinema followed by a open discussion. *Sat 3 Oct 7-8 […]
Kireet Joshi’s inspiring talk ‘Auroville’s Self-Governance’, recorded in 2003, yet very relevant today, is being screened: Every Friday until the end of JulyAt 5.30–6.30 PMAt SAIIER Conference Room, Auroville. All are welcome.
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: Knots & Weaves: An intimate walkthrough with curators Arnika Ahldag and Vaishnavi Kambadur When: 6:00 PM (IST), 10 February 2022 Where: Online Register The intimate walkthrough with Arnika Ahldag and Vaishnavi Kambadur will take you through shared histories of tie-dyed textiles in the exhibition Painted Stitches Woven Stories II. Using […]
Explore and nourish yourself through art with Disha Dutt When: 6:00-7:30 PM (IST), 27 November 2021 Where: Online on Zoom Register During the course of our busy daily lives, we often forget the most important thing we have — ourselves. When was the last time you did something for YOU? How well do you really […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Jorrit Britschgi in Conversation with Kamini Sawhney Rediscover Bangalore’s iconic single screen cinema halls with Sameer Raichur and Prof. SV Srinivas. When: 6:30 PM (IST), 17 November 2021 Where: Online Register This episode of MAP’s series Director’s Cut features Jorrit Britschgi, Executive Director of the Rubin Museum of […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: ArtCare- Tips For Family Heritage When: 6:00 PM (IST), 06 November 2021 Where: Online Register Over a lifetime we collect many keepsakes, which when passed down over generations become treasured artefacts that help us reconnect with stories from our past. Taking measures to care for these objects ensure […]
Behind the Scenes, On the Ground: Prashant Panjiar in conversation with Mahesh Bhat about his three-decade journey as a photojournalist When: 6:30 PM (IST), 27 October 2021 Where: Bangalore International Centre Register. To RSVP, please write to us at hello@map-india.org. Spanning three decades, That Which is Unseen is a compilation of backstories from Prashant Panjiar’s years as a photojournalist […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Whose Museum Is It Anyway?: Understanding the role of audience research in the arts and culture sector When: 6:00 PM (IST), 6 October 2021 Where: Online Registration: Click Here What does the museum-going culture in India look like today? What are people’s perceptions of the ‘museum’ and what it […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: Red, Blue, Yellow: A journey through colour in Indian painting with Kavita Singh When: 6:00 PM (IST), 2 October 2021 Where: Online Register Is Krishna always blue? What is Indian yellow? Why are the margins of so many Rajput paintings painted a brilliant red? Dr. Kavita Singh (Professor of Art […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: Mystery Rooms DISCOVER MAP ARTISTS Age: 10+ Karen Knorr is a photographer and academic who was born in Germany, grew up in Puerto Rico and lives in London. Her large body of work develops a critical and playful dialogue with photography; exploring ideas of power, prejudice and patriarchy, […]
Centre d’Art Gallery, Citadines, Auroville invites you for Artist talk with Arun. Photography exhibition “Repressed Memories ” by Arun is ongoing in Centre d’Art till 2 October. When: Talk at 5pm, 1 October 2021. Exhibition ongoing till 02 October 2021. Gallery hours Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 12.00pm – 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Sunday closed, please […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: The Provocateurs Two people, one artist: Shilpa Vijayakrishnan talks with the eccentric artist duo, Gilbert and George. When: 6:00 PM (IST), 25 September 2021 Where: Online Register Art for all’ is the credo of the artist duo, Gilbert and George. United by their disdain for the formalist approach to sculpture, Gilbert […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. MAP TALKS: Silver Screen Stories Rediscover Bangalore’s iconic single screen cinema halls with Sameer Raichur and Prof. SV Srinivas. When: 6:00 PM (IST), 11 September 2021 Where: Online Register Whether it’s catching the morning show at Majestic or a rare English film at Rex, cinema halls hold […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Marie-Cécile Zinsou in Conversation with Kamini Sawhney When: 6:30 PM (IST), 25 August 2021 Where: Online Register This session of MAP’s new series Director’s Cut features Marie-Cécile Zinsou, the President of the Fondation Zinsou, in conversation with the director of MAP, Kamini Sawhney. Fondation Zinsou was originally […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: In Focus: A History of Studio Photography This World Photography Day, discover exciting stories about the history of studio photography in India with MAP archivist Prachi Gupta. When: 6:00 PM (IST), 19 August 2021 Where: Online Register The earliest photo studios in India primarily served colonial interests or […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: In Focus: A History of Studio Photography This World Photography Day, discover exciting stories about the history of studio photography in India with MAP archivist Prachi Gupta. When: 6:00 PM (IST), 19 August 2021 Where: Online Register The earliest photo studios in India primarily served colonial interests or […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: Utterly, Butterly, Relevant The makers of the iconic Amul girl advertisements share their creative journey When: 6:00 PM (IST), 7 August 2021 Where: Online Register Meet the creative team who created the iconic Amul girl advertisements which have been part of the brand’s campaign since 1966, and part […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Love at First Swipe Ankit Vengurlekar, Dr Dhiren Borisa and Bishakha Datta discuss the evolving cultures of love, dating and digital intimacy. When: 6:00 PM (IST), 24 July 2021 Where: Online Register Today, technology has changed the ways in which we meet, connect and fall in love. […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Utterly, Butterly, Relevant The makers of the iconic Amul girl advertisements share their creative journey When: 6:00 PM (IST), 10 July 2021 Where: Online Register Meet the creative team who created the iconic Amul girl advertisements which have been part of the brand’s campaign since 1966, and […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Say Cheese! Discover the basics of food photography and refine your ‘foodstagramming game’ When: 6:00 PM (IST), 03 July 2021 Where: Online Register A beginner level food photography masterclass with one of the best in the business – stylist and photographer Rakhee Yadav. Learn more about using […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: Padma Bhushan awardee Vidya Dehejia explores the material life of Chola bronzes from South India Sacred bronzes, dressed, adorned, and taken in procession through temple and town are a familiar sight throughout Tamil Nadu and its surrounding areas. But did we know that the practice of parading sacred […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: Talking about the High Line in New York: A museum without a ceiling When: 6:30 PM (IST), 23 June 2021 Where: Online Register Cecilia Alemani is the Artistic Director of the upcoming Venice Biennale (2022) and will be its first female, Italian director. She is also the Director […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: An exclusive director-led walkthrough of highlights from the MAP collection Objects tell us stories we may never have imagined. Join MAP Director, Kamini Sawhney, on an exploration of some highlights from the MAP collection, as we together unlock the stories that these objects can tell. When: 6:00 PM (IST), 25 June […]
This online interaction between artists A. Ramachandran, V. Viswanadhan, Bose Krishnamachari and moderated by Premjish Achari, explores the conceptual frames of the two important modern art practitioners of India. Both A. Ramachandran and V. Viswanadhan recollects their early days of art learning, their encounter with abstraction, the pedagogic structures in Santiniketan and Madras, and their […]
