Secrets of Indus Valley A team of researchers led by Prof. Rajesh Rao is using mathematics and computer science to establish information about the still unknown script of The Indus Valley Civilization, dating back 4000 years. The symbols have distinct patterns, placement in sequences and creates a statistical model for the ancient language. The script had grammatical structure according to lead author Rajesh Rao who published the study in the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Each artifact is inscribed with a sequence that is five or six symbols long, which is meaningful as changing positions produces anew sequence and a possible hypothetical language. These symbols are found on tiny seals, tablets and amulets used by people of The Indus Valley Civilization from 2600-1900 B.C.
Zanbeelart Launches Visual Literacy ZANBEELART SISTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Utilizing art as a vehicle to break down cultural barriers can help remove negative assumptions, and plant the seeds of hope for a new generation. v Visual Literacy Professional Development. v Integrate visuals, art and eco projects within urban, low-socioeconomic schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, Compton Unified School District and, a partnership with low socio economic schools in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh The programs will include ü Planting vegetables indigenous to regions. ü Creating art with the recycled materials
ü Videotape, journal, skype, and display work for a cross-cultural exchange of ideas. |
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LACMA Unveils Indian Comic Book LACMA's department of South Asian Art will open an exhibit entitled Heroes and Villians:
The battle for goods in Indian comics Opening Oct 17, 2009-Feb 7, 2010The exhibit is a brainchild of associate curator Julie Romain.Comprised of 52 paintings depicting the creative process of comic bookproduction in the 21st century.The Courtly Lure of Lucknow Spearheaded by Dr.Stephen A. Markel, who headsLACMA's South and South East Asian Art, the exhibit will feature the the art and culture of the famed city Lucknow "because the art of these later provincialMoghul capitals of India tend not to be discussed"informed Associate curatorTushare Bindu Gude.Although the city was destroyed and looted after the British Mutiny of 1857, it continued to attract painters and photographers, Europeans and Indians alike, who captured the images of the city from their point of view. Read more.... |
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Roots......Regions and Reasons Third Annual South Asian American Art Festival 2010 May 1-May 8, 2010 at the Santa Monica Art Studios in California. www.santamonicaartstudios.com Twenty six Contemporary emerging and established artists will participate and over a hunderd artworks will be displayed at the spacious Arena One Gallery at Santa Monica Art Studios.The artists are from the Diaspora, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and Pakistan.The Artsits inspired by the title of the exhibit "Roots.......Regions and Reasons, indulged in juxtaposition of logic and emotion, creativity and calculation thus crystallizing the personal and global events culminating into an artwork of individual medium of choice.All funds raised from the sale of the artwork will go for LAUSD, multicultural program prepared by Cheryl Maletta Trujillo, Director Faculty San Dominguez University California.The Co-Curator is Amina Ahmed Director of Visual arts at IAAC New York.Opening day Book Launches: South Asian Art books, Fiction and non-Fiction, most from South Asian publishers not available in US. List will be posted soon.Comedy Show: By Famed Comedienne Beo Zafar.All funds raised from this event will benefit www.thecitizensfoundation.org Opening Day Reception May 1, 4-7pm, by invitation.The exhibit is open May 1-8, 2010.Please check gallery hours or by appointment D |
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Indian Art Exhibit in China Contemporary art works from India headed for Shanghai for the first ever Indian art Exhibit in China.Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai reflects the growing cosmopolitan nature of the two countries, as well as their shared cultural sensitivities. It also marks the increasing importance of Indian contemporary art in Asia and worldwide.
Exhibit features nearly 60 works including paintings, photography, video and installations. Much of the work on display comes from private collections. Several artists like including Riyas Komu, Suhasini Kejriwal and Schandra Singh created new works especially for the exhibition.
Other artists represtented include Anju Dodiya, Chitra Ganesh, Fariba Alam, Hema Upadhya, Justin Ponmany, Probir Gupta, Reena Kallat, Suryakant Lokhande, Susanta Mandal, Thukral and Tagra, TV Santosh, Vivek Vilasini and Vibha Galhotra. Read more in Exhibitions
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Bonhams First South Asian Art Sale In London There has recently been significant Western interest in emerging markets, partially stoked by an important exhibition held in London: Indian Highway at the Serpentine Gallery,
Amongst the Indian artists featured in the sale, nine works by Francis Newton Souza are included which comprehensively represent the artists varied oeuvre, the highlight being Still life with three fish, £80,000-120,000. An interesting vertical landscape by the artist is also to be offered, Night Landscape, £50,000-80,000. These are being offered amongst examples of high quality works by artists such as S.H. Raza, Sadanand. K. Bakre, Jamini Roy and Sohan Qadri.
Pakistani artists are well represented in the sale, the highlight being an early portrait by Sadequain of a young lady who was attached to the Austrian Embassy in Pakistan during the late 1950s (Lady amidst mountain cacti, £50,000-70,000). One of his largest early works to be offered at auction, it features many of his ‘trademark’ themes notably the cacti. Sadequain portrays the object of his affections as Hestia, the Roman goddess of the hearth and virginity.
Works by Jamil Naqsh, Bashir Mirza, Adeela Suleman are also included in the sale, as is a work by A.R. Chughtai which was presented by Air Marshal M. Nur Khan, Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Air Force, to the Iranian Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on his visit to Pakistan in July 1969 (Mughal Princess, £20,000-30,000). |
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From Post-Colonialism to Globalization
South Asian Diaspora Art over the past decade with Sharmistha Ray:South Asian diaspora has no singular definition. From post-colonialism to globalization, a general trajectory can be traced by which diaspora art practices have evolved over the past decade that is in alignment with contemporary philosophical ideas constructed around the migrant experience. The programme will begin with a viewing of the art exhibit. Sharmistha Ray will then explore the ideological evolution of diaspora art. A conversation between Sharmistha and Ranjit Hoskote will follow.
Cheryl Maletta Trujillo Joins Zanbeelart Cheryl Maletta TrujilloAdvisory Board ZanbeelartIn 1987 Cheryl began working for Los Angeles Unified School District at West Athens Elementary School. She worked as a Bilingual Education Teacher specializing in early literacy Grades K-2 for 12 years. Currently, Cheryl teaches a “live” T.V. Multicultural Education course, develops English Learner material and mentors beginning bilingual credential candidates as a faculty member at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is co-creator of the ELD supplemental materials, The Learning Adventures of Bodo and Mimi. Known for her dynamic, high energy, interactive presentations involving language theory and practical applications, Cheryl has been in demand as a consultant throughout the country, and traveled to China as a People to People delegate at the Sino-United States Education Forum in November 2008.Cheryl with the help of Vieta Jo Hampton has developed the "Visual Literacy" program for Los Angeles Unified School District low socio economic schools and South Asian underprivilged schools as part of an effort to create better understanding of people and cultures through art educational programs.o 'Tibetan Art Festival' The Foyer Gallery - Asia Museum Art Work South Asian Art Festival Join as student |
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Kal Penn art group liason Kal Penn, Indian American star of Mira Nair’s “The Namesake” and a long time supporter of President Barack Obama, has started his new job as a liaison between the White House and Asian communities. Born Kalpen Suresh Modi to Indian immigrant parents from Gujarat, the 31-year-old actor is taking a break from Hollywood to work as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison. Penn said Monday his the new job with a focus on connecting Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as arts groups has nothing to do with his life as an actor. Overlooked Identity National Congressional Art Competition 2009 held at the Capitol building in San Jose California on June 24, 2009, announced Aditi Bhatia a South Asian artist as a winner. Her painting titled "Overlooked Identity" was one of 435 paintings submitted in the competition. Bhatia was honored by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren. |
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Desi Land Desi Land a book written by Shalini Shankaris about young South Asian-Americans living in Silicon Valley during and after the dot com boom, with particular focus on the young teenagers. Shankar is an anthropologist at North WesternUniversity and did her research at public and private schools in their large communities.A large portion of her research focus on immigrantfamilies of different countries and classes.
Everyday Miracles (Extended) A colossal structure of glistening metal designed by famed architect Frank Gehry, The Disney Concert Hall, often reflecting the bright sun light that embraces the curvaceous structure so befitting for the city of Los Angles. Will be hosting an exhibit at the tucked away gallery known as Red Cat. Opening reception will be on Nov 21, 6-9pm. Everyday Miracles (Extended) is curated by Hou Hanru, who organized the same exhibit for the Chinese Pavilion at the 2007 Venice Biennale. The exhibition seeks to expad upon Dialogues and Feminism In Asia and extraorinary art in everyday life.Contemplating the miraculousness of the everyday. These artists negotiate and transcend social and political realities in China, India,Korea, Pakistan, Philippines and Taiwan. for more info www.redcat.org Read more.... |
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