By Vikram Lall
 
Inauguration by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project on Friday 12 June 2015  at  17:45
 
The exhibition is a study of architecture shaped by the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. It presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and complexity of architecture associated with Buddhism through never seen before architectural models and drawings with three dimensional renditions, and supported by original photography

By Vikram Lall
 
Inauguration by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project on Friday 12 June 2015  at  17:45
 
The exhibition is a study of architecture shaped by the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. It presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and complexity of architecture associated with Buddhism through never seen before architectural models and drawings with three dimensional renditions, and supported by original photography

By Vikram Lall
 
Inauguration by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, Chairperson, IIC-Asia Project on Friday 12 June 2015  at  17:45
 
The exhibition is a study of architecture shaped by the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. It presents a comprehensive survey of the diversity and complexity of architecture associated with Buddhism through never seen before architectural models and drawings with three dimensional renditions, and supported by original photography

Excavating Binjor – A  Harappan Site in Rajasthan
An Illustrated presentation by Shri A.K. Pandey, Superintending Archeologist, Archeological Survey of India

Chair: Shri B.M. Pande
 
The excavations at Binjor, a Harappan site in Anupgarh Tehsil, district Ganganagar in Rajasthan, 7 kilometres east of the Indo-Pak border  has revealed all the salient features of mature Harappan period – such as structures made of standard size of mud bricks, seals and sealings bearing figures of unicorn and Indus script, chert weights and beads, terracotta bull figurines and copper implements and so on

An exhibition that traces the evolution of Bharatanatyam dance costumes over four decades based on the collection of Geeta Chandran, well-known Bharatanatyam exponent  
Curated by Sandhya Raman, designer

Preview on Tuesday, 9 June 2015 at 18:30
 
The visual journey begins with the early traditional costumes in various styles – pyjama costume, cycle-cut costume and skirt costume; the process of dance-costume designing; drawings and sketches; fabric samples and colour stories, etc. Costumes photographed in action by Rakesh Sahai; and a display of hair jewels and dance jewellery
As part of the exhibition, there will be brief demonstrations in the Art Gallery at 18:30 by students of Natya Vriksha on 12 and 13 June 2015 and 19 and 20 June 2015

Speaker: Professor V. Suryanarayan, Nelson Mandela Chair for Afro-Asian Studies, Department of International Relations, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (Kerala)

On and Off  the Records (52 min; 2014; dvd; English)
Director: Pratik Biswas
 
The history of 20^th century Hindustani classical music and the travelogue of recording in India are inseparable. How does this constant and continuous interplay affect the aesthetics of one of the oldest musical traditions of the world? What is the impact of this influence on the overall musical experience of both the musician and the audience? 

Ocean of Melody – I & II
(52 min; 2014; dvd; English & with subtitles)
Director: Laili Dutta
 
Ocean of Melody is a two-part documentary that delves into key aspects that construct the framework of Indian classical music vis a vis its two forms – Hindustani and Carnatic. The film explores the fluidity that these forms of music allow within a well-defined structure – one that is derived intrinsically from constant improvisations by the performer

Knocking on Heaven’s Door (52 min; 2011; dvd; English & with subtitles)
Director: Sanjay Barnela & Samreen Farooqui
 
Spanning across multiple musical genres, Tripti, Shehnaz, Afflatus and Jivi Ben bare their hearts, sing and speak their truths about their aspirations and struggles in a documentary that seamlessly weaves personal stories with the soul of blues, pop, rock and devotional folk music