Journalism of Courage
*Delhi.
Poet at Large
One of Indias longest-running comedies,Ghalib In New Delhi,revolves around Mirza Ghalibs visit to the Capital in the 21st century. Written and directed by M Sayeed Alam,the play will be staged at Epicentre in Gurgaon on November 9. Contact: 01242715000
Dance of Divas
If Sita,the ideal woman of the Ramayana,were to meet Draupadi,the strong-headed and controversial heroine of the Mahabharata,what would they talk about? A dance theatre performance titled Face to Face by Jyotsna Shouries Dance Centre attempts to answer this question. At India Habitat Centre on November 5. Contact: 24682001
*Mumbai.
Divine Energies
The senior-most dancer at Drishtikon Dance Foundation-Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company,Dheerendra Tiwari explores the concept of using symbols to express divinity rather than words in his performance. He depicts the characters,strengths and the energies of three important gods of the Hindu pantheon Ganesha,Shiva and Krishna in a show at the National Centre for Performing Arts on October 30. Contact: 9821420017
Travelling Artist
Vinita Karim derives inspiration from her changing surroundings. Her work depicts dreamy skylines with elements such as a golden fort from Malta,sand dunes from the Sahara,and a glimmering boat in the Red Sea. Her 22nd solo,titled The Journey Continues,will be held at Gallery Art & Soul till November 17.
*Pune.
My Space
Four friends display their artistry in an exhibition titled Personal Spaces,at Malaka Spice,Koregaon Park. From clay sculptures and copper work to ink and wash and acrylics,they use a range of material and techniques to depict what art means to each of them. On till October 31. Contact: 26151088.
Tantra Mantra
Ramesh Thorats artwork attempt to capture the essence and expressions of tantra,through a controlled interplay of colours,textures and composition. An exhibition of his works will be held at Ayatana Art Gallery,Castellino Road,near Golibar Maidan,till October 30.
Contact: 9850091771
Corbusiers City
There is no city in India which can be compared with Chandigarh,because there is no other city which was built according to a masterplan by an architect of the stature of Le Corbusier, writes Ajay Bhatia,whose exhibition of photographs,Straight Lines,Open Spaces,The Legacy of Le Corbusier chronicles the citys architecture and open spaces. At Alliance Francaise,Sector 36,till November 9
