Art World
Kansas City’s electric live performing arts scene is the social media antidote we need | Opinion
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s upcoming 60th season offers an opportunity to celebrate not just the Rep, but also the remarkable variety of live spectacles available all around the metropolitan area. It also provides a chance to think about the cultural — and countercultural — purposes of the performing arts. The new KC Rep season, which opens Sept. 5 with the popular “Cyrano de Bergerac,” is a time to give thanks that Patricia A. McIlrath founded the company in 1964, originally as the Missouri Repertory Theatre. Her vision and energy guided it until her retirement in 1985, when George Keathley became its innovative artistic director. He worked with James D. Costin, executive director, to move McIlrath’s dream forward. Subsequent leaders — Peter Altman, Eric Rosen, Angela Lee Gieras and now Stuart Carden — have kept the institution fresh and engaging.
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Hyderabad witnessed an influx of artists from across India this year. The reason? Exhibitions! The many large-scale exhibitions curated by the artists themselves became the talk of the town, bolstered by the city’s ever-growing list of exciting new venues.
Among the most astonishing events this year, a few stood out: The NEWS Art Festival, curated by Bolgum Nagesh Goud, Laxman Aelay, and Manvinder Dawer; Affordable Art India’s southern debut in Hyderabad; and the centrepiece of it all — The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience.
Places like Quorum and Rangbhoomi became buzzing hubs for art enthusiasts. CE spoke with the curators and founders behind these events to dive into their experience of bringing this creative energy to Hyderabad.
The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience
Nikhil Chinapa, curator and brand ambassador for the exhibit
Immersive experiences like The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience are instrumental in democratising art and making it accessible to a wider audience. They attract people who might hesitate to enter a museum or an art gallery.
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For too long, the art world has been obsessed with names and reputations. But what if we shifted our focus from the artist’s signature to the soul of the artwork itself? AnYahh!! Art Gallery, a hidden gem nestled in Delhi, is challenging this conventional wisdom. For 22 years, they’ve been championing art that speaks directly to the heart, regardless of who created it.
AnYahh!! Art isn’t just a gallery, it’s more like a movement. It’s a space where art transcends the boundaries of commercial value and social status. They are on a mission to the national stage with a captivating exhibition at the Indian Habitat Centre from 2nd to 5th December 2024. Expect a curated display of diverse art forms—each piece celebrated for its unique story and emotional impact. With over 26,000 original and certified artworks and collaborations spanning the globe, AnYahh!! Art brings a world of creativity under one roof.
Presumably one of the largest art galleries in the world, AnYahh!! Art boasts four physical outlets, including two in Delhi and two in Dubai. The gallery represents over 150 artists worldwide, offering affordable art starting at ₹5000 and serving as a one-stop shop for all wall décor solutions. With a legacy of over 600 exhibitions hosted and participated in, this institution has become a global beacon for art lovers and collectors alike.
Albasir Industries Pvt. Ltd. stands as a beacon for the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir, offering a diverse range of high-quality Kashmiri products to customers both in India and across the globe.
With a steadfast commitment to preserving and promoting the region’s age-old artisanal traditions, Albasir Industries has become a distinguished name in the world of luxury Kashmiri craftsmanship.
At its heart, Albasir’s mission is not merely commercial it is driven by a deep respect for the heritage of Kashmir.
