This exhibition showcases more than 50 toys and dolls from different States and UTs of India made of wood, papier-mâché, metal, tin, stone carving, leather, candle, clothes, seashells etc.

From the Agnibarna-Madhumadhabi Bhaduri collection and Curated by Asani Bhaduri

As part of this exhibition, there will be a discussion on Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 5 pm in the Art Gallery, IIC Annexe

Toys Today

Panelists: Alok Bhalla; Mugdha Sinha; and Sukrita Paul Kumar

Moderator: Asani Bhaduri

Traditional toys and dolls are vanishing from urban playrooms, whether at home or in playschools. Are toys relevant in the age of video games and animations? Is there a renewed interest in toys in some sections of society? What has changed in the past few decades? The panelists will address some of these issues and the past, present and future of toys.

Traditional toys and dolls are dying a slow death in India despite a recent push from the Government. Continuing for thousands of years, toys and festive fairs are now vanishing from urban culture and public spaces. The art of toy making is not restricted to specific parts of India as commonly believed - rather it is extraordinarily vast - as is the diversity of the raw materials. 

This exhibition showcases more than 50 toys and dolls from different States and UTs of India made of wood, papier-mâché, metal, tin, stone carving, leather, candle, clothes, seashells etc.

From the Agnibarna-Madhumadhabi Bhaduri collection 
Curated by Asani Bhaduri

Inauguration by Shri Jatin Das, well-known artist on 5 December 2023 at 18:30

An exhibition of works by Asavari Gurav, followed by a performance by the artist

Preview on Friday, 24 November, 2023 at 18:30

As part of the exhibition, the following programmes will be organised in the Annexe Art Gallery:

Saturday 25 at 17:00
Presentation of the Artist followed by discussion with the artist about her artistic practice

Sunday 26 at 15:00
Monotype Workshop
Taking unique impression of an image, the participant will learn techniques and unconventional ways of making marks and obtaining magical impressions. This medium will show how to bring in the painterly elements within the print

Monday 27 at 17:30
Poetry reading
Asavari Gurav will read from her own poems and discuss the inspirations behind some of the poems

Tuesday 28 at 17:00
Instagram Live walk-through with Asavari Gurav

Wednesday 29 at 11:30
Action and images- A performance Art Workshop
Participants interested in theatre, visual art and performance art are encouraged to attend. A brief introduction to performance art will be followed by a workshop which will include exercises related to image theatre, acting exercises, performance art activities and learn improvisations and writing techniques

Thursday 30 at 18:00
“How to Draw a Lullaby for the Sun” 
Performance by Asavari Gurav

(Collaboration: Purushottam Public Trust)

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

An exhibition of paintings by Jai Prakash Chouhan from Dewas

Preview on Tuesday, 10 October 2023 at 18:30

An exhibition of paintings – acrylic on canvas

By Shruti Goyal from Delhi

Inauguration on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 at 18.30pm

Conversation…Rediscover the joy

An exhibition of paintings by Swati Joshi Phatak

Inauguration on Tuesday, 5 September 2023 at 18:30 by Mrs & Air Cmde (Retd) DK Sharma,VSM

An exhibition of paintings –watercolours, acrylic, and oil on canvas by Parul Bhagat

Inauguration on Tuesday, 22 August 2023 at 18:30 by Padma Shri Biman B. Das, Chairman of AIFACS

In the galaxy of Indian cartoonists, Enver Ahmed’s remarkable career stands out. Spanning nearly three decades across three prominent newspapers – The Pioneer, Dawn and the Hindustan Times – his tenure extends from the colonial era under British rule to the post-independence years. Within his political cartoons lies a significant testament to the history of the subcontinent.

Curated and presented by Dr. Ritu Gairola Khanduri

Inauguration by Sandeep Adhwaryu, Editorial Cartoonist, The Times of India on Friday, 11 August 2023 at 18:30

An exhibition of photographs by Ashwini Attri

Inauguration by Padma Shri Shovana Narayan, eminent Kathak Dancer and Author

Preview on Thursday, 27 July 2023 at 18:30