AsiaAlive
AsiaAlive: In the Painting Studio
Thursday through Sunday, November 10–13, 12:00–4:00 pm
FREE with museum admission
In this drop-in open studio program, artist Talha Rathore demonstrates the techniques of South Asian miniature painting, from preparation to gold leafing. Although traditionally trained, Rathore's work is unmistakably contemporary. Rathore was born in Pakistan and won the UNIESCO Bursary Award to study art at the Sanskriti Kendra in New Delhi, India. Her work has been exhibited in museums around the world.
India Comes Alive with Music, Dance and Art!
Friday through Sunday, November 18–20; December 16-18; February 17–19; March 16–18
12:00–4:00 pm
FREE with museum admission
Teachers from the Milpitas Indian Community Center introduce India's cultural festivals, dance traditions, and art activities. Learn to dance bhangra like a Bollywood star, make a traditional drum, or create your own colorful floor art. Themes change every month, for detailed schedule, visit www.asianart.org/asiaalive.htm. This program is offered in partnership with the India Community Center.
Indian Sitar Maestro Ashwin Batish and Family
Friday through Sunday, March 23-25, 12:00–4:00 pm
FREE with museum admission
Batish and his family present a demonstration of Indian sitar (plucked stringed instrument) and tabla (drum) music for your enjoyment. Batish's own musical repertoire ranges from classical to fusion. He initially made a name for himself with the world beat trend of the 1980s with his trademark "sitar power." Son of the late Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish, a prominent playback singer and film music director from India, Ashwin Batish carries on his father's musical legacy with his 13 year-old son Keshav, a budding multi-instrumentalist.
