Kalaghoda festival 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008The week that was, was one that saw Bombay's arterati deck out in its technicolour best. For those in the know it is a week that India's money spinning city dances a colourful jig, sings a soulful song and finds the time to stop and stare. The Kalaghoda festival puts together an interesting mix of the visual arts, theater, film and literature. Here's my montage- quick impressions of the festival. The next year I'm hoping to take a couple of days off to be part of this event which is just one more reason to love Bombay.
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Close-up of the many little ceramic shoes were stuck on the large one
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There were these interestingly painted cars... I particularly liked this one
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...there was much to browse and buy...
The images below are from the Kalaghoda blog
ArtQuest had displayed some really interestng pieces of art-"There was a lovely little “koffee with karan” tribute. Cute Hindi film poster art feeling that they managed on a fairly traditional coffeee set. "
There was great one on sting operations. Ultimately everything in the media is a commodity used gainfully to attract eyeballs. The truth be damned:). The use of ratty methods to catch the rat!"
"The exhibit that struck me most was the sculputer “She Smoker”. A set of hands holding a variety of smokes - from beedis to cigarette butts - it seemed to be a comment on the attitudes towards women smoking."
The ferris wheel lit up beautifully...![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikL8xzhXjUmjTSTtQBh-EMhXEknBXlS7GMWWIpiA10UqgJMI8E6YPVPo7NBf-0-VklTWgxzxeB7JAZMcznWIIUInCIawpuZgpOldgpdz0HA-tv37mO_LQYzGDmxrFOQbknzP16K1-URziP/s400/15.jpg)
The images below are from the Kalaghoda blog
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And interesting lights ended each day on a colourful note.
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