May 2024
Welcome to the Month of Museums!
Artwork of the Month:
Interior of the Hammam at the Red Fort, Delhi, Furnished According to English Taste, ca. 1830–40
by Unknown
It was not unusual for the resident British of nineteenth-century Delhi to buy ruined or abandoned Mughal or Sultanate buildings and monuments, which they then converted from their original functions to habitable spaces. This painting illustrates the conversion of a hammam (bath house) into a living room, complete with a piano or harpsichord, a bench, and an assortment of glass bottles and other objects. The white floor inlaid with flower motifs resembles that of the hammam at the Red Fort in Delhi, where a British national had been installed by the early nineteenth century.
Portrait of the Living Pictures
We got the opportunity to perform the Portrait of the Living Pictures at The Lit Bug Fest 2024!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if paintings came to life? Would the subjects in the sing? Would they be dancing? What emotions would they be feeling? Well, through the magic of dressing up and creativity, we blurred the lines between art and reality and answered those questions! We aim to make art more accessible, and through this performance, we gave our audience more context and broke down the barriers of art appreciation!
This performance also explored the essence of being human through the Navrasas! We chose to portray 9 works of art (including paintings, sculptures, and exhibits), all of which represent or evoke a different rasa or emotion! Ultimately, Navrasas go way beyond just entertainment. It's a deep dive into what makes us tick, a timeless celebration of all the colours of life. It shows us how art can bring people together and make us think, no matter where we come from or where we live.
We hope you can make it to our next performance of Portrait of the Living Pictures. Follow our socials to stay up to date!
Podcast: Native Narratives
Episode 3 - Science on Stage: Exploring AI in Theatre Parts 1 & 2
The two parts of Science on Stage: Exploring AI in Theatre were released in April!
In this episode, our guest is Niranjan Pednekar, a data scientist and a playwright who tries to incorporate AI in his creative process! We delve deep into integrating science with the art of theatre and how he got inspired to think of AI as an assistant director in his projects.
You can check out the podcast through the links below!
We want to start a conversation around these topics and opinions, and we invite you to be a part of it too! Let us know what you think about this episode, and follow our socials for similar conversations around the arts and sciences! Below is a sneak peek into the podcast! :)
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