The Iranian Museum of Graphic Design is the first museum in Asia that is dedicated to graphic design. Placed in ‘Arbab Hormoz Mansion’ in Tehranpars, Tehran, the collection of this museum holds everything related to the history of Iranian graphic design. It houses collections of works from famous graphic designers from Iran and abroad from […]
The Art Of Giving (Back) Dear Readers, It is said that the real essence in the art of living lies in its core component – the ‘Art of Giving’. The one race that is known to have embodied just that, and gone on to become synonymous to the concept of Charity, is us, the Zoroastrians […]
Based in Surat, Behnaz Todiwala is the Art Director and Founder of the globally renowned Utkarsh Dance Academy LLP, dedicated to preserving India’s cultural heritage through Classical and Indian Folk dances, for the past 25 years. A Bharatnatyam connoisseur, staunchly committed to the practice for 39 years now, Behnaz Todiwala is a Gold Medallist in […]
Raell Padamsee’s ACE Productions premieres a tribute show featuring some of most popular and classic hits of two great music legends – Elton John and Whitney Houston. Directed by music theatre personality Karla Singh, the ‘Elton John & Whitney Houston Tribute Show’ will feature four of Mumbai’s brilliantly talented singers – Siddharth Meghani, Shahriyar Atai, […]
. On 14th July 1783, one of the greatest Parsis that our Community was blessed with, was born in a humble little place at Yatha Vario Mohalla (somewhere near the present-day Crawford market). Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy was a man of humble beginnings but went to became a pioneer in organised philanthropy and one of the greatest […]
The NCPA presents the Artie’s Festival which will celebrate its 20th edition this month over two days – Tuesday, 21st November (Experimental Theatre) and Wednesday, 22nd November (Tata Theatre) at 7:00pm. The Artie’s are a group of internationally-renowned musicians who come together based on their passion for chamber music and the will to share it […]
Situated within the premises of Khareghat Colony, the Alpaiwalla Museum is probably the only Zoroastrian museum in the world that houses rare artefacts and collection but had been shut, due to much needed repairs. However, the Government of India (GOI) has stepped in to renovate and restore this ground plus one storey structure owned by […]
. I am afraid my friend, Anil Dharker, stole my thunder, when he argued brilliantly for support of the great classics against the fashion for only licensing to contemporary music (refer to NCPA’s in-house magazine ON STAGE October issue). I remember a particular incident at Albless Baug, where the venerable violinist, Sebastian Vaz, who taught […]
Natasha Lalla is one of the few talented artists in the world who paints the canvas with only her fingers. Currently on display at the Cosmic Heart Gallery, her series, ‘Parallel Realities’ focuses on the ‘realities’ that unite and circumnavigate the pattern of colourful swirls. Exploring her works, Natasha says, “To me, it is enormously […]
The Bombay Institute Of Deaf Mutes (BIDM) at Mazgaon held a drawing and colouring competition which was conducted at the Experiment In International Living, Bombay Center. Held under the leadership of Community Chairperson of the Bombay Chapter, Dr. Lily K Mistry, the competition’s theme was ‘National Integration’ and saw a hundred and forty participants divided […]
Panthaki Baug Welfare Committee organised a series of art based competitions on 13th November, 2016. Behroz Dumasia won the first place in ‘Free-hand Rangoli’, followed by Monaz Siganporia while Delnaz Batliwalla won ‘Stencil Rangoli’ followed by Farzana Moghul. ‘Diya Decorating’ had a blend of all age groups but Pakzaad Daruwalla won the competition with Beroz […]