The Evolution of a Popular Aesthetic: From Raja Ravi Varma to Raghuvir Mulgaonkar
As part of its ongoing theme, ‘Art (is) Life’ MAP is pleased to present a richly illustrated talk by Ganesh Shivaswamy.
As part of its ongoing theme, ‘Art (is) Life’ MAP is pleased to present a richly illustrated talk by Ganesh Shivaswamy.
Traditions & Transitions: The Kalamkari Through Time
MAP launches its theme of Creative Connections, with textile artist Renuka Reddy in conversation with researcher, curator and collector Peter Lee. The duo explore the material histories of kalamkari in the subcontinent, through select works from the MAP Collection, providing insights into techniques, motifs and markets that shaped the evolution of this textile art across different cultures.
V R Ferose and Vicky Roy in conversation
How can art help empower marginalised individuals and communities? What role can it play in awareness and exposure? What are the economic advantages it can offer?
Our Stories Will Be Told
How does one tell the story of a nation? How many are there? Where does one find them? From the multitudes to the magnificent and monumental, from the tiniest of lanes to the widest of the oceans, from a home-cooked meal passed down generations to films and music that brings us together -India is a land of stories, ancient and contemporary, mundane and divine, everyday and extraordinary.
In continuation of its #InclusionAndDiversity theme, MAP presents a conversation between transgender rights activist, artist and entrepreneur, Kalki Subramaniam and Parmesh Shahani, author of "Queeristan: LGBTQ Inclusion in the Indian Workplace".
MAP launches its theme of Inclusion & Diversity with a conversation between vocalist, writer and activist T M Krishna and leading scholar and author Suraj Yengde.
The session explores the patterns of privilege and exclusion that shape access to cultural art forms and pursuits, raising questions of the ethical and representational issues implicit in art that reflects a hierarchical society.