July ends on an artistic note with dance, film & theatre in Ahmedabad
Explore events across the city, from classical dance and indie films to engaging plays, exhibitions, and creative workshops:Dance: Shiv AradhanaWith the beginning of auspicious month of Shravan, a guided tour to experience Shiva through some selected paintings and a Kuchipudi performance by the students of Guru Smt Smita Shastri’s Nartan School of Classical Dances is scheduled for MUSEUM BY LIGHT, a monthly late evening viewing for visitors. Last Friday of every month the museum remains open till 9 pm.When: July 25 (6.30 pm onwards)Where: L D Museum, opp L D Engineering hostel, NavrangpuraShort Film AddaAn evening of short films that will leave you inspired. The curtains are open!There will be screening of three short films:• First Time• Joy, Will Come• The ChoiceWhen: July 25 (8 to 10 pm)Where: Kanoria Centre for Arts, University Road, NavrangpuraFilm showcase: Nostalgia for the Future‘Nostalgia for the Future’ is a film essay that explores Indian modernity, the making of the citizens, and imaginations of the homes built for these citizens over the period of a century. These are the royal palace in Baroda built by a progressive monarch in the late 19th Century; Villa Shodhan in Ahmedabad – a private residence built by Le Corbusier; Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, which epitomises the Gandhian aspirations of the nation-state; and public housing in Delhi, designed to house refugees from Pakistan and the bureaucrats of the newly independent nation. The film explores these spaces through the evocation of the cinematic and aural collective memory of a nation. It uses a mix of formats – 16mm film and digital video along with archival footage from state propaganda films and mainstream cinema.Running Time: 54 minsLanguage: Hindi, English (with English subtitles)Produced by Films Division IndiaWhen: July 25 (5.30 pm) | July 26 & 27 (11.30 am)Where: Arthshila, 2G, opp AMA, AmbawadiPlay: Diwar Ki VapsiHave you ever imagined waking up one day only to find that a wall, one that guarded your deepest thoughts and protected your privacy has vanished? Suddenly, you're faced with the truth: the wall was never real, just a void built by your own tangled emotions.Now, with nothing left to shield him, the protagonist must confront his inner world. What will he do when illusions fade and reality stares back? Will the apple of his eye return? Will the wall rebuild—or was its disappearance the beginning of freedom? Join the event to know more.When: July 27 (7.30 pm)Where: Kalasmruti, GSTV campus, beside Iskcon templeFilm screening: NANA (2006)Ahmedabad Anime Screenings is back with another movie showcase about two girls, one name and a whole lot of heartbreak and rock ‘n’ roll.It is Ai Yazawa’s beloved manga to life on the big screen with the live-action adaptation of Nana (2006) — a film that captures the rawness of friendship, fame, love, and longing in early 2000s Tokyo.When: July 27 (4.30 pm)Where: Prayogshala, Ashram RoadExhibition: Chromatic Spaces-II‘Chromatic Spaces-II’ is a vibrant group art exhibition showcasing the diverse works of contemporary artists including Hasmukh Makwana, Jaydev Chosala, Mayank Parmar, Mihir Dabhi, Neha Koitiya, Tushar Baraiya, and Vipul Badva. Hosted at the iconic Amdavad ni Gufa, an underground art gallery known for its distinctive architecture and cultural significance in Ahmedabad, the exhibition offers an engaging exploration of colour, form, and space through varied artistic perspectives.When: Until July 27 (4 to 8 pm)Where: The Art Gallery, Amdavad ni Gufa, near CEPT UniversityTufting workshopRhaen Basera, the city-based art space, is offering a tufting art workshop in collaboration with Craftful Pursuits. Tufting is a textile-making technique that involves inserting yarn or fibers into a fabric backing to create a raised, textured surface, either looped or cut. Traditionally used in rug-making, tufting has evolved into a dynamic art form embraced by contemporary artists for crafting vibrant rugs, wall hangings, and sculptural pieces. Its versatility allows for expressive patterns, bold color combinations, and tactile designs that blend craftsmanship with creativity.When: July 26 (3 to 6pm)Where: Rhaen Basera, 647/2, MumatpuraTheatrical storytelling: Rangprabha by Kalaa PranganThis programme will feature ‘Meera: Ek Abhivachan’, a theatrical storytelling written and directed by Priyank Upadhyay, exploring the relationship between Meera, her husband Rana, and her devotion to Krishna. This theatrical storytelling will be performed by Upadhyay, Khushi Avashia and Aman Kothari.Additionally, ईक्षण (Ikshana), a visual art exhibition by Bhagwat Bhavsar is also on display at the venue.When: July 27 (9 to 10.30 pm)Where: Upasana School of Performing Arts, Gujarat University campus
Explore events across the city, from classical dance and indie films to engaging plays, exhibitions, and creative workshops:
Dance: Shiv Aradhana
With the beginning of auspicious month of Shravan, a guided tour to experience Shiva through some selected paintings and a Kuchipudi performance by the students of Guru Smt Smita Shastri’s Nartan School of Classical Dances is scheduled for MUSEUM BY LIGHT, a monthly late evening viewing for visitors. Last Friday of every month the museum remains open till 9 pm.
When: July 25 (6.30 pm onwards)
Where: L D Museum, opp L D Engineering hostel, Navrangpura
Short Film Adda
An evening of short films that will leave you inspired. The curtains are open!
There will be screening of three short films:
• First Time
• Joy, Will Come
• The Choice
When: July 25 (8 to 10 pm)
Where: Kanoria Centre for Arts, University Road, Navrangpura
Film showcase: Nostalgia for the Future
‘Nostalgia for the Future’ is a film essay that explores Indian modernity, the making of the citizens, and imaginations of the homes built for these citizens over the period of a century.
These are the royal palace in Baroda built by a progressive monarch in the late 19th Century; Villa Shodhan in Ahmedabad – a private residence built by Le Corbusier; Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, which epitomises the Gandhian aspirations of the nation-state; and public housing in Delhi, designed to house refugees from Pakistan and the bureaucrats of the newly independent nation. The film explores these spaces through the evocation of the cinematic and aural collective memory of a nation. It uses a mix of formats – 16mm film and digital video along with archival footage from state propaganda films and mainstream cinema.
Running Time: 54 mins
Language: Hindi, English (with English subtitles)
Produced by Films Division India
When: July 25 (5.30 pm) | July 26 & 27 (11.30 am)
Where: Arthshila, 2G, opp AMA, Ambawadi
Play: Diwar Ki Vapsi
Have you ever imagined waking up one day only to find that a wall, one that guarded your deepest thoughts and protected your privacy has vanished? Suddenly, you're faced with the truth: the wall was never real, just a void built by your own tangled emotions.
Now, with nothing left to shield him, the protagonist must confront his inner world. What will he do when illusions fade and reality stares back? Will the apple of his eye return? Will the wall rebuild—or was its disappearance the beginning of freedom? Join the event to know more.
When: July 27 (7.30 pm)
Where: Kalasmruti, GSTV campus, beside Iskcon temple
Film screening: NANA (2006)
Ahmedabad Anime Screenings is back with another movie showcase about two girls, one name and a whole lot of heartbreak and rock ‘n’ roll.
It is Ai Yazawa’s beloved manga to life on the big screen with the live-action adaptation of Nana (2006) — a film that captures the rawness of friendship, fame, love, and longing in early 2000s Tokyo.
When: July 27 (4.30 pm)
Where: Prayogshala, Ashram Road
Exhibition: Chromatic Spaces-II
‘Chromatic Spaces-II’ is a vibrant group art exhibition showcasing the diverse works of contemporary artists including Hasmukh Makwana, Jaydev Chosala, Mayank Parmar, Mihir Dabhi, Neha Koitiya, Tushar Baraiya, and Vipul Badva. Hosted at the iconic Amdavad ni Gufa, an underground art gallery known for its distinctive architecture and cultural significance in Ahmedabad, the exhibition offers an engaging exploration of colour, form, and space through varied artistic perspectives.
When: Until July 27 (4 to 8 pm)
Where: The Art Gallery, Amdavad ni Gufa, near CEPT University
Tufting workshop
Rhaen Basera, the city-based art space, is offering a tufting art workshop in collaboration with Craftful Pursuits. Tufting is a textile-making technique that involves inserting yarn or fibers into a fabric backing to create a raised, textured surface, either looped or cut. Traditionally used in rug-making, tufting has evolved into a dynamic art form embraced by contemporary artists for crafting vibrant rugs, wall hangings, and sculptural pieces. Its versatility allows for expressive patterns, bold color combinations, and tactile designs that blend craftsmanship with creativity.
When: July 26 (3 to 6pm)
Where: Rhaen Basera, 647/2, Mumatpura
Theatrical storytelling: Rangprabha by Kalaa Prangan
This programme will feature ‘Meera: Ek Abhivachan’, a theatrical storytelling written and directed by Priyank Upadhyay, exploring the relationship between Meera, her husband Rana, and her devotion to Krishna. This theatrical storytelling will be performed by Upadhyay, Khushi Avashia and Aman Kothari.
Additionally, ईक्षण (Ikshana), a visual art exhibition by Bhagwat Bhavsar is also on display at the venue.
When: July 27 (9 to 10.30 pm)
Where: Upasana School of Performing Arts, Gujarat University campus
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