59th Annual Celebrations of Birla Academy of Art & Culture Birla Academy of Art and Culture is set to have its 59th Annual Celebrations, curated by Uma Ray, featuring exhibitions, public art projects, and live performances. A key platform for emerging and established artists, the Annual brings together contemporary visual art, site-specific installations, and classical and performance-based practices. Exhibitions: Zameen (Curated by Ina Puri) Featuring: Zarina Hashmi, Mithu Sen, Riyas Komu, Shambhavi Singh, K.R. Sunil, Sumedh Rajendran, Birendra Yadav, V. Vinu, Debasish Mukherjee, Ratheesh T, Vikrant Bhise Venue: Sarala Birla Gallery 59th Annual Exhibition (Competitive Section) Venue: Basant Kumar Birla Gallery (4th & 5th Floors) Projects: Terra Kolkata | Burnt Earth and Living City A site-specific public art installation by Anirban Das & team Venue: Back lawns, Birla Academy Performances: Draupadi by Anjana Chandak 10 January 2026 | 6:30 pm Sharaccharu Chakram – Sanskrit dance drama by Chidakash Kalalaya Centre for Art & Divinity 17 January 2026 | 6:30 pm Swar Ranjani – Khayal–Thumri recital by Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty 25 January 2026 | 6:30 pm
How to Reach Kolkata 1. By Air: The Kolkata international airport, better known as the Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, is located at Dumdum. It connects Kolkata with all the major cities of the country as well as the world. 2. By Rail: The Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two major railheads situated in the city. Both these stations are well connected to all the important cities of the country. 3. By Road: The West Bengal state buses and various private buses travel to and from different parts of the country at a reasonable cost. Some places near Kolkata are Sunderbans (112 km), Puri (495 km), Konark (571 km) and Darjeeling (624 km). Source: Goibibo hyperlink: https://www.goibibo.com/destinations/kolkata/how-to-reach-kolkata/
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