‘Art’ Archives
Seminar to explore impact of printing on religion
As the internet has changed the way religion is interpreted in recent times, another technology had a similar impact on religion in the 19th century – printing press. The press made religious literature easily accessible, and opened gateways to religious knowledge [Read More]
Sydney to launch cultural policy
“Imagine borrowing musical instruments at the library; evening childcare so parents can have a night out; or unsold theatre tickets going to high school students,” says Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore. Clover is keen on improving the Australian city’s cultural [Read More]
NZ parliament celebrates Diwali
Members of the Indian community from around New Zealand gathered at Parliament last night to celebrate the Diwali. The festival of lights will be celebrated around the world on 13 November this year. Ethnic Affairs Minister, Judith Collins, welcomed 250 guests, including [Read More]
US airport hosts Indian deities
Lord Ganesha and other deities are on display at an exhibition at San Francisco airport in the United States. The exhbition, which opened this month will be on display till February 2013 and features Hindu sculptures borrowed from the collections of San Francisco’s [Read More]
Digital mat for Muslim prayers
He wanted to make flying mats, but then decided to work was something that was more functional. UK-based designer Soner Ozenc did not have to look too far. A devout Muslim, he designed a prayer mat that lights up when placed facing Mecca. It’s a prayer mat with [Read More]
Photo competition with world’s biggest prize money
A grand prize of US$120,000 and overall prize money of US$389,000 has been announced for the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) in Dubai. The awards, established last year by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, to raise [Read More]
British award for Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Art Gallery Wins International AwarAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki has won the International Award for Architectural Excellence from The Royal Institute of British Architects – the first time a New Zealand building has won. The awards are given to only 12 [Read More]
The Queen: fund-raising event for women victims
A youth theatre group has put together a play which will also be a charity fund-raiser to support migrant and minority communities of New Zealand. The Queen is a dance drama organised by a South East Asian youth group to raise funds for Shakti Ethnic Family Services for [Read More]
New Zealand to send Maori delegation to India
A Maori organisation is preparing to send a delegation to India to study and share ancient traditions and culture. The recently established Maori Research Institute will lead a Maori delegation to India to attend the Fourth International Conference of the Elders of Ancient [Read More]
Why is Indian art a sought-after investment
On January 1, 2011, The Times of India published a survey of spending patterns among Indians which aimed at predicting projected net spendings on various sectors in the new year. As expected, the greatest growth potential was observed in the telecom sector. But what was [Read More]
