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Nov132024 by LakshartsNo Comments

Joshi’s Bold strokes impress art connoisseurs

Kurian Joshi takes you on an artistic journey that is lit by a lantern. Artist Kurian Joshi's solo exhibition is called 'Lantern - Lighting the Imagination', and is held at the Art & Soul Gallery in Muscat. The exhibition will go on until February 10th. The exhibition, which began on January 25th displays a range of Kurian Joshi’s works, showcasing years of his creative exploration and genius. The theme is abstract. “Oman has always inspired me with its culture and landscapes,” said Joshi while speaking to Observer. On display are 32 of his paintings and two of them are portraits of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and late Sultan Qaboos bin Said. “Each of the portraits took one month to finish. Otherwise there are painting...

250 artists took part in Muscat Art 2024

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Art and culture Muscat Art 2024 Muscat Art was a huge collection of artwork with 1500 pieces of art exhibited, varying from paintings to sculptures. The event annually unites local and international artists. An interesting aspect of the event is the visitors get to see works of Omani artists from across the country. The third edition of Muscat Art 2024, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth, in partnership with the Oman Convention & Exhibition Center was inaugurated on Monday and will continued until 31st October. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center. The 202...

Ustad Nishat Khan performs in Muscat

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#Ustad Nishat Khan to performed at ROHM Lakshmi kothaneth Music and art must be accessible to all, said Ustad Nishat Khan as he interacted with media and guests at the Royal Opera House Muscat on Tuesday, just the day before the concert. A special concert of two parts featured one of India’s greatest classical musicians, playing the sitar, a plucked, stringed instrument celebrated for its distinctive lingering sound. The second half of the concert was be led by the European Philharmonia, conducted by Walter Proost. The evening was mesmerizing yet the two sessions were completely distinct. When the concert ended the audience was left with wanting more. The musicians with their own musical instruments merged with the notes of Sitar. Nishat Khan is a master of the art of sitar, descended f...