The book “Mythological Oil Paintings: 19th & early 20th Century of Bengal” authored by Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya (Curator, Art Alinda) contains history and rare illustrations of Mythological Oil Paintings in Bengal during 19th Century and early 20th Century. It is published by Mandas and available in International Kolkata Book Fair, 2023. Stall Nos: Mandas -628 Sagnik… Continue reading Publication: Mythological Oil Paintings: 19th & early 20th Century of Bengal by Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya
The quests for art books in Bengali have come to end. The books titled ‘Bamapada Bandopadhyay’ and ‘Trailakyanath Deb’, the artists of 19th Century have become quite popular among the art lovers and students. Both the books released at International Kolkata Book Fair, 2023 are authored by Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya (Curator, Art Alinda). Another book ‘Mythological… Continue reading Art Books :International Kolkata Book Fair, 2023
The Books are available in the following stalls at International Book Fair, 2023: Mandas-628 Sagnik Books-509 Sabujpatra Publication-479 Artist Forum of Bengal-569
“On the banks of the Hooghly river, there were settlements of five European communities or colonies such as—British colonies, French colonies, Danish colonies, Dutch colonies and last but not the least Portuguese colonies. They formed their colonies mostly for training purposes. Through exposure to their artistic knowledge and practice native artists learnt how to use… Continue reading Exhibition :Mythological Oil Paintings:19th & early 20th Century of BENGAL
Troilakyanath Deb was a Bengali artist of 19th Century A.D . He is notable for wood engraving in the history of Bengal art . The book authored by Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya (Curator, Art Alinda) describes the life story of the artist and contains rare images of his artworks. The book is published by Mandas.
The Bengali storybook ‘Ghumpadani Golpo’ authored by Debolina Ghosh and illustrated by Subhendu Sarkar comprises stories of moral and social values. It has been composed in simple language. The purpose of this book is to entertain as well as helping children to learn Bengali easily. The book published by Mandas is available in the following… Continue reading Children’s Book Release : International Kolkata Book Fair (2023)
About the Author: Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya was born in Bally, Howrah district. He graduated from Peary Mohan College under Calcutta University, and took up teaching as a profession. But after a few years he left this profession and entered the corporate world and started living in Bangalore. During that time he began his career as an… Continue reading Book Release: International Kolkata Book Fair (2023)
The tabloid contains archival data such as self-written autobiography of Rammohun Roy, details of his reforms and publications. It also consists of images of rare artworks on Sati or Sahamaron and newspaper reports (re-print) of the period, etc. The publication was released on the day of inauguration of the Rammohan Roy: Sestercentennial Birth Anniversary Exhibition held on… Continue reading Album: Inauguration Ceremony of the ‘Rammohan Roy: Sestercentennial Birth Anniversary Exhibition’
The book titled ‘Bangali Ashtottara Satanam’ was released on the day of inauguration of the exhibition ( ‘Bangali : Ashtottara Satanam’ by Shubhendu Sarkar) held at Birla Academy of Art and Culture in April, 2022. The book is authored by Debolina Ghosh and illustrated by the artist Shubhendu Sarkar. The foreword is composed by Nirbed… Continue reading Album: Book release ‘Bangali Ashttotara Satanam’
Jagatdhatri Puja is a famous Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Kartik (October- November) in West Bengal and Orissa, India. Jagatdhatri or Jagaddhatri meaning the holder (dhatri) of the World (Jagat), is an incarnation of the goddess Durga or Parvati. She is the manifestation of Maha Shakti, who protects and sustains the world. According… Continue reading Jagatdhatri Puja