For culture vultures...

Before the new year sets in, brush up on your knowledge of modern Indian art. Head to this exhibition of paintings by Gopal Ghose whose works have even been appreciated by Jawaharlal Nehru. His sketches of the infamous man-made famine of 1943 received a lot of appreciation. The exhibition has been brought to the Capital by Calcutta-based gallery Akar Prakar.

DETAIL
At: National Gallery of Modern Art, Jaipur House, India Gate
On Till: 19 January


DRAMA OF RELATIONSHIPS

Or take a look at the bold works of Puja Kshatriya. Her solo visual art exhibition Pause & Play is about an interplay of monochromatic figures, emphasising the dual nature and complexities of relationships. Headless figures, amputated or shifted limbs add an element of surrealism and the deconstruction..

DETAIL
At: Artspeaks India, 5 Kehar Singh Estate, Lane No. 2, Westend Marg, Said-ul-ajab
On Till: 25 January
Timings: 11am to 7 pm


ACTING IT UP

The Capital is abuzz with plans and preparations for new year’s eve. In case your calendar is still not set, and if you happen to be a theatre enthusiast, get ser for some ‘emotional drama’. The play Ghera, directed by Swaroopa Ghosh, is presented by second year students of the SRC acting course. The story is an adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle. The play is a parable about a peasant girl who rescues a baby.

DETAIL
At: Shri Ram Centre, Mandi House
On Till: 1 January
Timings: 6.30 pm


SOME MUSIC FOR YOUR EARS

However, if you are more of a wild party person, drive towards the Qutab Minar area. Dance the night away with female DJ duo Electroverts.

DETAIL
At: Blue frog, The Kila, Seven Style Mile, Mehrauli
Timings: 10.30 pm to 1.30 am
Entry: Rs 6,000 per head