VIOLET DREAMS: Personal expressions of faith
An exhibition by Shivani Dass, curated by Tanvi Mishra
Shivani has always been intrigued by Sufism and its mystical ways, and wanted to provide a visual language to the quest for this path through “Violet Dreams.” Her photographs aren’t only the result of her journey undertaken for seven months this year {2012}, but also the product of years of research, reading and time spent at Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi. From the photographer herself- “My aim is not to present you with “postcard” images of the Dargahs I visited but to capture suspensions. Each photograph concentrates on the pause between calm and madness, faith and doubt, suffering and ceremony….This exhibition is my impression of the vastness and the shortness of the distance between the physical and spiritual realms, of different portrayals of faith, and the journeys and pilgrimages of believers and non-believers in search of themselves and God…”
WHERE | Galerie Romain Rolland, Alliance Francaise, 72, Lodi Estate New Delhi.
WHEN | 11.00 a.m to 8.00 p.m from the 26th to 31st August 2012. A guided tour of the exhibition will also conducted by Shivani Dass on 30th August 2012 at 6 pm.
Entry is free
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Iron Curtain and I Say Organic Presents ‘The Organic Planet Movie Festival’
24th of August: La Belle Verte is a French language feature film starring Marion Cottilard (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises). This film is about a woman who comes from another planet and takes it upon herself to save the future of our planet. Humorous and touching, this film will be a delight for all members of your family.
25th of August: Dirt! often gets brushed under the rug when it comes to talking about the most pressing environmental issues we face today. But it is the reason for the existence of all life forms, and the earth will be in serious trouble if we don’t take steps to protect our soil. After all, no dirt no food. Dirt! The movie was a winner at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. It describes the relationship we have with dirt, and how we can save this diminishing resource that we take for granted. Watch the trailer here.
- Where | Iron Curtain, 19 Hauz Khas Village
- When | 24th & 25th of August, 6PM onwards
- For more details, have a look at their Facebook page here.
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Soulful Sundays: Qawwal Qadir Niazi
Qadir Niazi learned from his illustrious father, Ustad Inam Ahmed Khan. He first performed in public at the age of seven and has been doing so for the last 30 years and teaching Ghazals and Bhajans. He has also trained many students and has been performing with great distinction in various Conferences in the country. Niazi has visited a number of countries, performing in the U.K., Scotland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Iran, Tanzania, Dubai, and Muscat to wide appreciation. And he’s taking the stage at blueFROG this Sunday.
- Where | blueFROG, Mehrauli
- Entry is at INR 300
{STAND UP COMEDY}
Teamwork Productions presents Abish and Friends HIT THE BIG TIME {Season 3}
They are back with more jokes, more music, more visual gags and more audience participation ensuring a particularly special experience!
- Where | India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road
- When | 24th August
- Time | 7:00pm
- Tickets available at the India Habitat Centre {Lodhi Road} Programme Desk
