It might be difficult to take in the works of Bangladeshi photographer Abir Abdullah. His subjects are women. How difficult can that be, right?
Plus 3 more must-catch events
Till June 2
Where Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke,
2, Sunny House, 16/18 Mereweather Road, behind Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba.
Call 22023030/ 3434
It might be difficult to take in the works of Bangladeshi photographer Abir Abdullah. His subjects are women. How difficult can that be, right? What if we told you that his subjects are women who are victims of acid attacks putting their disfigured faces and shattered lives in front of a camera? Through his haunting photographs, Abir hopes to inspire people to rise against this barbaric form of violence. His works, along with those of artists from around the world, are being showcased in the city as part of the travelling exhibition Freedom to Create (FTC).
An international initiative that was started in 2006 to foster various forms of creative expression as a means of building strong foundations for economic, political and cultural development, FTC has arrived in the city after touring New York, London, Harare, Kabul and Cairo. "The organisation seeks to create awareness and provide a platform to artists who emerge from darker parts of the world and war-stricken areas," says Vidha Saumya from Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke. "Some works have made a change in people's lives, as in the case of German photographer (Marcel Mettelsiefen and fellow German correspondent Christoph Reuter). His is a series of photographs of individual victims of an aerial bombing in Afghanistan, which was ordered by a German army officer. When these photos were exhibited in Germany, they caught plenty of press publicity, which forced the German government into allotting proper compensation to the families of the victims."
Works range from installation art and paintings to sculpture, photography and music, and are sourced from across the world including Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Myanmar, Rwanda, Georgia, Iran and Colombia. Later this year, the winner stands to receive a prize of US $ 10,0000. The Indian connect comes with a web
documentary, Wasteland, by the Bombay Flying Club (that seeks to make movies on topics usually avoided by mainstream media). The movie explores life in a village in eastern India where inhabitants have been adversely impacted by the close proximity of the village to underground coal fires.
Yo, dude! are you a closet skateboarder?
On Saturday (May 21), 5.30 pm
Where Amphitheatre, Carter Road, Bandra (W).
We suggest you zip to Carter Road for a free workshop on this glam sport by Nick Smith, an avid skateboarder from Bangalore, who will be accompanied by two professional skateboarders Aaron and Nialli from the UK. If you'd rather have your feet planted firmly on the ground, catch a balcony seat on the promenade as the trio pulls off some stunts mid-air. Why are three nice chaps giving you a free demo and teaching you some bada** tricks? There has to be a catch, eh? Yup. The event is sponsored by outdoor sport fashion brand Quiksilver India, which is opening shop in the city in a few months.
Test your pooch's agility
On Sunday (May 22), 9 am to 6 pm
Where Lodge Barton, Ryewoods, Lonavala.
Call 22029106 / 32969155
The Indian National Kennel Club's (INKC) Annual Championship Dog Shows are nothing short of celebrity events. The dogs arrive with their proud owners, both dressed immaculately, powdered, perfumed and 'propah'. If you are the proud owner of a dog, drive down to Lonavala, your pooch in tow, for the 171st edition of the show. You can then take your canine through the agility test where it has to negotiate tunnels and hurdles to put its agility to test. Though the registered dogs get to go through obedience trials and stand a chance to be judged as the best dog in the show, unregistered canines can participate in the fancy dress competition.
"This event is meant to encourage people to keep good dogs, breed good specimens and train them in the correct manner," says Ratty Javeri, secretary of INKC, which has been promoting better breeding, rearing and training of dogs since 1957. "Dogs should be trained by motivation. Pet owners can pick up pointers as well."
Care for free breakfast at out of the blue?
On Sunday (May 22), 6.30 am to 8.30 am
Where Out of the Blue, Le Sutrau00a0-- the Indian art hotel, 14 Union Park, Khar, (W).
Register 9820103995 / 9833964439
There's a catch though, of course. To dig into the yummies at Out of the Blue, you first need to get your behind at Otter's Club at Carter Road at 6.30 am with your cycle. Be part of a cycle rally that will take you from the club to Bandra-Kurla Complex. Next you ride back to the restaurant for a breakfast-on-the-house. Tuck into cereal, sandwiches, toast, tea, coffee and other goodies after that morning workout. And we suggest you let loose and indulge on the maple-soaked hot waffle too.
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