Archive 2009

February

Maati An exploration in contemporary terracotta, organized by the Trust was the largest ever, event in Terracotta in the country. The event spread over one month began, with a 10 day camp comprising 20 Indian and International potters. The camp included firing techniques of the Indian traditional terracotta artists. The camp was held at Sanskriti Delhi Blue Ceramic centre. This was followed by an exhibition in which 100 potters took part, including 15 international potters from Turkey, Indonesia, Australia, France, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Thailand. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Karan Singh. Artists gave live demonstration and lectures during the exhibition which was held at Visual Arts gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

October

White Rabbit , a solo show by Adil Writer from Auroville, and co-hosted by the Trust, was held at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

November

Exhibition of works of Shortlisted Ceramic Artists for the, IHC-DBPT Excellence in Ceramic Award, held at Experimental Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

November

Ajay Mastana winner of , IHC-DBPT, Excellence in Ceramic Award 2008, held a solo exhibition of his work at The Experimental Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

December

Sandeep Manchekar from Mumbai conducted a Lustre firing workshop at Sanskriti Delhi Blue Ceramic Centre.

December

IHC- DBPT Excellence in Ceramics  Award, 2009 was presented to Ashish Chowdhury of Kolkata at the Annual Awards Function at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi .