A Pottery Story: The work of Ira Chaudhuri(New Delhi: Tulika Books, 2023)

Release of the book by Dr. Raj Kubba, connoisseur and ceramic art collector

Followed by a talk on 
Ira Chaudhuri’s pottery by Kristine Michael, ceramic artist and curator
Moderator: Ina Puri, Curator

The book is a simple commemoration of the work of master potter Ira Chaudhuri, over seven decades-primarily through 150+ images of works juxtaposed with quotes from the artist. Ira Chaudhuri describes her life’s journey in an essay at the end, along with critical writings by artists and critics. The candid, forthright and lucid essay is valuable because Ira Chaudhuri’s career as a self-taught potter tracks the trajectory the development of ceramic art in India, from nascency to its ongoing and gradual insertion into contemporary art practice. Neelima Sheikh, Trupti Patel and Ella Datta’s pieces serve to excavate other facets- her artistic temperament, stylistic influences, and signature technique. The book is compiled and edited by her son Itu Chaudhuri and his studio.
 

Dastangoi Collective presents an evening of performative readings by Mahmood Farooqui, Sunit Tandon, Darain Shahidi, Meera Rizvi, Lokesh Jain and Syeda Hameed in memory of Rahbar-e-Mulk Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, musician, sufi, revolutionary, rasik, scholar and statesman.

Inauguration by Hon’ble Hamid Ansari, former Vice President of India and Hon’ble Meira Kumar, former Speaker of Lok Sabha

Discussants: Prof. S. Irfan Habib; and Amb. T.C.R. Raghavan

(Collaboration: Khwaja Ahmed Abbas Memorial Trust; Rajendra Prasad Academy; and Working Group on Alternative Strategies)
 

Devotional Music of India: Spreading Harmony and Peace 

Edited by Amarendra Khatua and Mandira Ghosh (Shubhi Publications: 2023)

Chair: Dr. Karan Singh

Discussants: Vidushi Sharon Lowen, well-known artist, dance guru and writer; Dr. Amarendra Khatua, former Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs and Co-editor of the book; and Ms Mandira Ghosh, poet, writer and Co-editor of the book

Cancelled

Curator: Prof. Himanshu Prabha Ray

Early Buddhist Art at Sanchi: Power and Piety in Uruvela Narrative Cycle

Illustrated lecture by Prof. Seema Bawa who specializes in the History of South Asian Art and Culture, Department of History, University of Delhi. Books written by her include Gods, Men and Women: Gender and Sexuality in Early Indian Art and Religion and Art of the Chamba Valley, A.D. 700-1300. The areas of research focus on Indian Art, Ancient Indian Art and Iconography; Western Himalayan Art and Religion and Modern and Contemporary Indian Art. She was a recipient of DAAD Fellowship at the University of Bonn

This presentation focuses on the physical and imagined landscapes and locale within the visual narratives in early Buddhist art at Sanchi. The Uruvela or Uruvilva cycle, depicted on the pillar of the Eastern gateway at Sanchi Stupa 1, illustrates the interaction between the Kasyapa brothers and the aniconic presence indicating the Buddha. The fact that this is also a story that is based on the contestation between the established ideology of yajna and the emergence of Buddha as a proselytizing force makes nuanced reading of this visual even more interesting. 

Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

From 10:00 to 13:00
Workshop on ‘Assessment of Risk factors & Prevention of Renal Diseases’ 
To be conducted by Dr. (Prof.) Sandeep Mahajan, Department of Nephrology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Suspected cases of renal diseases will be examined for pulse & blood pressure, any past history of renal disorder will be recorded, depending upon the findings, will be advised there and then. If need arises, would be referred to AIIMS, New Delhi for further investigations and management.

Open to IIC members and staff members of IIC

At 16:00
Organ Donation Awareness: Risk Factors & Prevention of Renal Diseases
Facts and Myths about Organ transplant
Speaker: Dr. (Prof.) Virinder Kumar Bansal, Professor of Surgery, Consultant general, Minimal Access, Hepato-pancreatico-biliary and Renal transplant surgeon, Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Sixteenth lecture in the monthly series of medical presentation on early signs, prevention and management of diseases/conditions in common medical perspectives by eminent medical consultants

Flute recital by Master Skandan Suresh and party 

Vocal recital by Kum. Shreshta Hariharan and party

Vocal Duet by Kum. Saikrupa and Kum. Akshaya Premanand and party

(Collaboration: Gayatri Fine Arts)

Cancelled

Violence and the Arts

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)

Conducted by Carnatic Music Forum, Chennai, the workshop seeks to improve and enhance the appreciation of South Indian classical music among music lovers. The workshop will demystify the various aspects of music - raga, swaras, manodharma (imaginative music); the types of compositions; and will include a live demonstration. 

Speaker and Vocalist: Dr. S. Sundar

Vocal support: J.B. Keertana on vocal,

With J.B. Sruthi Sagar on flute and Dr. N. Padmanabhan on mridangam 

Moderator: Smt Usha Bharadwaj

Organised in collaboration with Carnatic Music Forum, a Chennai based group of musicians, music organisers and philanthropists who wish to propagate, preserve and popularise traditional music. 

To be delivered by Dr Karan Singh, statesman, philosopher and thinker

Welcome Address: Shri Suresh K. Goel, Former Director General, Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Vice President, IC Centre for Governance

Opening Remarks: Shri Prabhat Kumar, Former Cabinet Secretary and first Governor of Jharkhand and President, IC Centre for Governance

Presidential Address: Shri Syed Shahid Mahdi, Former Vice President ICCR and Former Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia

(Collaboration: I.C. Centre for Governance)

An exhibition of paintings by Tamana Chona

Tamana’s art perfectly encapsulates the essence of her paintings. Despite her modest beginnings, Tamana’s artistic creations emanate a sense of optimism and elation, rapidly gaining popularity with the realm of art exhibitions. With each stroke of her brush, she manages to convey feelings of hope and positivity. Her artistic prowess is especially evident in her masterful use of vibrant colours.

Inauguration by Shri Sunil Sethi, Chairperson FDCI, Ms Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, The Hindustan Times and Ms Nupur Kundu, well-known artist on 17 November 2023 at 17:00