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Pen caption, win prize
This sure is an exhibition with a difference. How else does one explain the photos without any captions? Wildlife-2000, at Rabindra Kala Kunj, Nehru Memorial hall from November 20 to 23, is a collection of 100 pictures of mainly wild animals and some depicting rural life. Taken by former State finance minister, Mahadev Shivankar, these pictures are an experience by themselves. The reason Shivankar has left the captions out is to invite public participation. A book has been provided on the premises where visitors can note down their thoughts and feelings about a particular photo. But that8217;s not all. The best caption will receive a prize that will be sponsored by the Dr Ambegaonkar Memorial Trust.
Windows to talent
The two-day exhibition, Art 8217;99, held at the Bal Gandharva Art Gallery last week had nib paintings, dotted paintings, floral displays, the eye-catching rangolis and ceramic works. Organised by Sujata Deokule of Raas Creations, it held a display of art and craft work. 8220;The main purpose was to get women together to exhibit their work8221; says Prasanna Deokule, her son.
Block printing on palms
Laxmi road is a crowded place, but the eight street hawkers outside a prominent store seemed to have redefined the word crowded. People, especially women were rushing in like a swarm of bees. The reason lay in the wooden blocks8217; that the hawkers were using to apply mehendi to feminine hands. What was it that made these women behave like mehendi was Godsend? The secret lay in the quick drying formula and the deep colour. This mehendi was applied within a matter of minutes, cost Rs five each palm. The hawkers, who hit upon this idea, originally sold fabric on the streets. Fed up with the slow moving sales they decided to mix some tea and sugar solution with mehendi powder. Dunk a wooden block into the paste and viola, what do you have? A five-minute, Rs 5 formula for success.
