Cultural Organisations | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Entry fee at Bengaluru’s NGMA: Are national galleries not public spaces?

August 28, 2019 Krupa Rajangam

Around six months back, the NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art) started charging a fee for entry to its premises. The gallery, under the centre’s Ministry of Culture, is supposed to be a public space. Instead, it is being turned into an exclusive space for the select few

Project 560 grant to fund stories from Bengaluru’s neighbourhood streets

July 13, 2018 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

This art grant can help you plan and document stories of your neighbourhood.

Sixth edition of Blr Lit Fest on Oct 28, 29

October 17, 2017 Sridevi Rao

Rajdeep Sardesai, Nidhi Razdan, Indira Lankesh, Bagchi Karkaria, Manu Joseph, R Jagannathan, Sagarika Ghosh are just some names that will be seen in the Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF) today.

How Bengalis are bonding in Bengaluru over Durga Pujo

September 28, 2017 Deepa Vaishnavi V M

Bengalis are adapting to the culture of Bengaluru’s eco-friendliness, by working on greener practices and themes. There are many places where Durga Pooja is being celebrated this year, and this article has the list.

A day at Dastkar exhibition as a volunteer

August 29, 2017 Sanjana Shahane

Bengaluru has scores of volunteering opportunities, where anyone can participate, help and learn. Here’s an experience of a student who volunteered for a cloth exhibition by Dastkar.

This queer festival breaks stereotypes

July 18, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

Queer Arts Movement India (QAMI) is four years old and the event’s theme this year is ‘One Love’. QAMI aims to provide a space for non-judgemental inclusion and acceptance of all marginalised communities. Having started

Why artists oppose the take over of Venkatappa Art Gallery

March 26, 2016 Pushpamala N

What are the concerns of the artists who are opposing the MoU between the government departments and Tasveer Foundation with regard to Venkatappa Art Gallery? An opinion from the artist fraternity.

PPP can help improve Venkatappa Art Gallery

March 21, 2016 V Ravichandar

Venkatappa Art Gallery is in the news, because artists are protesting the proposed private participation in the maintenance of the art gallery. V Ravichandar writes on the situation and possible solutions.

Dubbing: Will it turn a double-edged sword for Kannada visual media?

August 11, 2015 Akshatha M

Many Kannada organisations are up in arms against each other, due to the dubbing ban controversy. What is the issue? Why do some people oppose dubbing, while others support it? Here’s an informative article on the issue.

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Bangalore Lit Fest to be dedicated to UR Ananthamurthy

September 5, 2014 News Desk

Bangalore Literature Festival will be held in Electronic City again. Read more to see what this year’s fest has to offer!

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Bangalore Literature Festival to be hosted in Electronic City

September 12, 2013 News Desk

There are many interesting names on the guest list of Bangalore Literature Festival, including Madhu Kishwar of ‘Mansi,’ Sri Sri Ravishankar, Gulzar and Prasoon Joshi. BLF is collaborating with the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Bangalore to feature Germany as a focus country.

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Students of an Actor prepares (aAp) showcase their talent

May 20, 2013 Nalme Nachiyar

The Institute offers three-months weekend course on acting, as well as dance classes on weekdays. The first graduation ceremony saw eight students stealing the limelight with their talent.

Memoirs of French heritage in India

May 17, 2013 Priyanka Nadgir

The images, black and white and sepia-toned and coloured, all captured the beauty of French architecture. The exhibition will be on till 20 May 2013.

Eleven extraordinary Bengalureans to be awarded

March 14, 2013 News Desk

The latest Namma Bengaluru Awards receive a record 61,000 nominations from citizens. 53 finalists in 9 categories will vie for honours. P Manivannan, Britannia, B N Vijay Kumar, BOSCO among those nominated.

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Chitrakala Parishath, under cover!

April 3, 2012 Lina Vincent Sunish

How often do you see an entire building shrouded in white cloth, from the top to the ground? Don’t miss visiting Chitrakala Parishath on or before April 8th, to check out this contemporary art experiment.