events

Forthcoming Events

1. 14 to 18 May 2008
   Hong Kong Art Fair
   Chemould Prescott Road in collaboration with Chatterjee and Lal present a solo exhibition of Rashid Rana at the first Hong Kong Art Fair.
   We will be presenting five recent works by the artist.
   The Hong Kong art fair is to take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 14 to 18 May 2008.
   Please click here for more information OR visit http://www.hongkongartfair.com
   
   
2. 22 April 2008
   12 Bed Ward: Performance / Conversation
   by Vivan Sundaram, Rehaan Engineer, Radhika Mittal
   
   In response to Vivan Sundaram's installation, Twelve Bed Ward, Rehaan Engineer has directed an extract from Howard Barker's "UND" [1999]
   (Click to view Vivan's exhibition details)
   
   The text is a compelling study in self-deception and manipulation, a poetic examination of misplaced hope, the complexities of self-image, and individual complicity with evil.
   
   In this extract for a solo performer is played by Radhika Mital
   
   A woman waits for a guest. The guest is late. Time passes. Will he come? The tea grows cold. She continues to wait. Has he abandoned her?
   
   Running time, approximately 30 minutes.
   
   Following the performance, Vivan Sundaram will speak about aspects of performativity and collaborations within his own art practice, especially including his videos. Rehaan Engineer will participate.
   
   Vivan will go on to speak about the exhibition, Trash, and his continuing project to map the city from different vantage points, filters, lenses. He will situate this exhibition in the larger body of his work.
   
   Artist's talk, approximately 30 minutes.
   
   
   

Past Events

1. 19 – 22 March 2008:
   Art Dubai – Gulf Art Fair 2008, in Dubai.
   Please click here for more information OR visit http://www.artdubai.ae
   
   
2. 14 February 2008
   Archana Hande is launching her new website www.arrangeurownmarriage.com
   
   
3. 07-10 Feb 2008:
   Chemould Prescott Road in collaboration with Willem Baars Art Consultancy present a solo project with Anant Joshi at Art Rotterdam, taking place from 7 to 10 February, 2008. For more information please visit: www.artrotterdam.nl
   
   
4. 15 December 2007:
   SWEATOPIA
   Drawings Paintings Sculptures Photographs (2005-07) by Jitish Kallat
   
   Indian Aesthetics
   Oscillating between the twin codes of pop and agitprop, Jitish Kallat's work addresses the classic themes of survival and the endless narratives of human struggle.
   The artist will present an illustrated lecture and then lead the audience on a 'walk through' of his exhibition at the adjacent Chemould Prescott Gallery.
   
   
5. 18 to 22 October 2007:
   Chemould Prescott Road participates in the Fiac Art Fair in Paris with artists: Suhasini Kejriwal, Mithu Sen, N.S. Harsha, Anant Joshi, Aditi Singh, Hema Upadhayay, Dhruvi Acharya . One of the largest international art fairs in Paris, Fiac Paris is held every year at the Grand Palais and the Cour Carree du Louvre. For further information contact www.fiacparis.com
   
   
6. 26 September 2007:
   Chemould Prescott Road in collaboration with Mohile Parikh Centre for Visual Art presents 2 films by Pushpamala N. The film will be followed by a discussion with Pushpamala and the well-known film maker Mani Kaul The film will be held at the Little Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai from 6.30 onwards. Please be seated by 6.15. Click for more details.
   
   
7. 22 September 2007:
   A music recital by Friedrich Kleindrich and Mehroo Jeejeebhoy at Chemould Prescott Road in collaboration with the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation on Saturday 22 September 2007. Recently retired as Principal Cellist of the Bavarian State Opera under Maestro Zubin Mehta, Mr Friedrich Kleinknecht is in India to introduce the cello and share his musical expertise with young music students at the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation. Mehroo Jeejeebhoy needs little introduction to concert audiences in Mumbai. She is an accomplished pianist and has performed often with several visiting musicians. Her interest and passion for music led her to establish the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation. She is the moving spirit behind the Foundation's annual chamber music Festival 'Sangat'. Among the works Mr Kleinknecht and Mrs Jeejeebhoy will perform, is the, The Swan by Saint-Saens.
   
   
8. 6 to 9 September 2007:
   Shanghai Contemporary is the first international art fair in Shanghai, with Pierre Huber as its director. Held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre its the first of its kind. Chemould Prescott Road participates in 3 sections:
   a. Best of Galleries: Anant Joshi, Tushar Joag, Jitish Kallat, Jagannath Panda, Mithu Sen, Hema Upadhayay.
   b. Best of Artists: Jitish Kallat
   c. Best of Discovery: Sharmila Samant
   For further information visit website: www.shcontemporary.info