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Max Mueller Bhavan | India Chennai

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10:00 AM-7:00 PM

The Female Legacy Project

Exhibition| In association with SNS Arts Development Consultancy, the Kala Collective and in collaboration with Alliance Française, Madras

  • Language English
  • Price Entry is Free

Legacy Goethe-Institut Chennai

Legacy Goethe-Institut Chennai

Goethe-Institut, Chennai in association with SNS Arts Development Consultancy, the Kala Collective and in collaboration with Alliance Française, Madras is delighted to present The Female Legacy Project. An exhibition spotlighting 3 iconic Female Artists from Tamil Nadu - Narthaki Nataraj (Bharatanatyam), Seethalakshmi (Shadow Puppetry) and Usha Rani (Tamil Theatre).  
  • Exhibition Mentor A. Mangai.
  • The exhibition is brought to life through the creative expressions of 4 creators - Bhuvana Sekar and Habiba Begum (Photo and Video), Sahitya Rani (Illustrator) and Saritha Rao (Writer).
Join us as we inaugurate the exhibition on Friday, 4th April 2025, at 5.00 p.m. at Alliance Française of  Madras.

4.4.2025 @ Alliance Francaise of Madras 

5:00 pm- Inauguration  

5:30 pm - A special tour in Bharatnatyam language

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm - Pani Thee, performed by Marappachi, directed by A.Mangai and performed by Thilagavathi Palani .

Pani thee is a modern tail play based on koothu tradition, reimagining the Mahabharata story of Amba and Shikhandi from a feminist perspective.

Open to All!

5.4.2025  @ Alliance Francaise of Madras 

11:00 am – 1:30 pm - Koothu makeup workshop by Thilagavathi Palani .
Reg fee – Rs. 200 (limited seats available)

6.4.2025 @ Alliance Francaise of Madras 

3:00pm – 6:00 pm - Songwriting workshop by Aanchal Bordoloi.
Write, compose and celebrate women through music at this inspiring songwriting workshop designed for singers and songwriters.

Reg fee – Rs. 300/-(limited seats available)

12.4.2025 @ Alliance Francaise of Madras  

4:00pm – 6:00 pm - Legendary jewellery making workshop

Crafting pieces with imagery of legendary female artists. Bring cutouts of your favorite women artists (1 to 5 inches) and we will help you create something special to wear.
 
4:00pm – 7:00 pm - Strike a pose
Get your professional portraits clicked with the inspiring women in your life by photographers Bhuvana Sekar and Habiba Begum.

Open to All!

13.4.2025 @ Alliance Francaise of Madras  

10:00am – 5:00 pm - Pen’ kond  Pen’mai’yai Ezhuthuvom
Writing workshop by Nivedita Louis

Open to All!