Rita Jhunjhunwala's one-of-a-kind solo exhibition Bheegein Lakerein at the Living Traditional Centre (LTC) in New Delhi put the spotlight on her penchant for art and words on canvas. It all started with her passion for writing that inspired her to curate a collection of paintings represented by 40 of her poems penned over four decades. Every poem is represented by a painting. Her collection of poems is also getting published in the form of a coffee-table book called Bheegein Lakerein by Om Books International.
Born as Rita Kanani in a radical and non-conservative family of Kolkata that encouraged her to think independently, she completed her graduation from Calcutta University in 1977 with meritorious distinction and bagged a government scholarship. Following which she underwent training under eminent national artists and art professors like Indra Duggar, Ashish Mitra and Chitra Mazumdar from Calcutta Art College, and Vimal Das Gupta from Delhi Art College. After her marrige to Ravi Jhunjhunwala in 1978 in Delhi, her father-in-law encouraged her to take up art as a profession. Her first solo show happened in 1981 at the Sridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam and then, there was no stopping her. She just moved on in the field from then onwards.
Jhunjhunwala has done 20 solo shows, exhibitions and group shows all over India as well as in Switzerland, France, Italy, the UK and China. "So far, I have just been exhibiting my paintings. This is the first and probably the last time that I am showcasing my poems as well. My poems and paintings are both in tandem with each other. Each painting represents a poem so it is a unique confluence of my life works. The poems have been written by me over the past four decades and the paintings are comparatively recent. The paintings are my lockdown babies and the poems are my thoughts through the different phases of my life for decades," she elaborates.
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A WARRIOR on Many Fronts
From becoming the first woman from the Marwari community to join the Indian Army to emerging as the pioneer woman paratrooper from the the Indian Army Dental Corps, Dr. Captain Reeta Rajkishor Biyani also known as Ritu Biyani, has had a journey of courage and resilience.
IN THE EYE OF THE TIGER
Seasoned adventurers embark on a safari through Ranthambore National Park, a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, ancient 400-year-old banyan trees and the grand Ranthambore Fort serve as a picturesque backdrop for encounters with the park's iconic inhabitant: The Majestic Tiger.
Where Royalty Resis
Gatore Ki Chhatriyaan-the ornate, domeshaped cenotaphs in Jaipur-never stop fascinating the discerning traveller.
Where Love Begins
Mothers are a beacon of love, strength and wisdom. They are our biggest role models. And special occasions are a chance to reflect on the unending love and sacrifices made by our mothers. As an ode to Mother's Day that falls in May, we get a cross-section of celebrities from the design industry to share their thoughts on their mothers.
Postcards from Rajasthan
With fashion labels capturing the captivating beauty of traditional weaves, we explore the portrayal of the exquisite Rajasthani Banjaran rhapsody.
The Lawver Who Loves Cooking
In her book Bapu’s Curries: Culinary Journey of a Father, Shreeparna Khaitan takes us through the culinary journey of her father Umesh Khaitan and his passion for cooking. Flip through the pages for an excerpt from the book and authentic recipes straight from a Marwari household.
Hold, Sip & Enjoy Your Cuppa
A tete-a-tete with Mishthi Aggarwal, Founder-CEO, 93 Degrees Coffee Roasters, the fourth generation of the Bikanervala legacy, and the only woman specialty coffee roaster in India.
50 YEARS OF SPREADING Happiness
With the business conglomerate Emami marking its golden jubilee in 2024, MARWAR India explores its successful journey that started back in 1974 in the humble lanes of Burra Bazaar in Kolkata. The only business group in India run by two partner families unrelated by blood, the brand is rooted yet global in its appeal. Over to Aditya Agarwal and Manish Goenka, Promoter-Directors, Emami Group, on celebrating five decades in the industry.
A Powerhouse from The East
Cosmic Birla Group is a tale of vision, entrepreneurship, and commitment to excellence.
The Rolex Renaissance
To mark the International Women's Day, a shout out to women watch aficionados to embark on a journey of alluring Rolex wristwatches and consider adding some of them, at least, to your existing collection.
