Goethe Darbaar: Reading Pictures

With graphic novelist and artist Sarnath Banerjee and author/cartoonist Anupam Arunachalam, we will explore the symbiosis of art and literature in this edition of Goethe Darbaar. How do words and images intertwine to create profound narratives? 

Delve into the realm of visual storytelling at "Reading Pictures: The Inner Workings of Comic Book Making," where our host Lakshya Datta joins artists to decode the artistry behind comics and reveal the magic that brings compelling stories to life.

Day/Date: Friday, 14.07.2023
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Registration Form

Artists

© Sarnath Banerjee Sarnath Banerjee
Banerjee has authored five graphic novels published by Penguin and Harper Collins, with a sixth in progress supported by a grant from the Berlin Senate. His work has been showcased at prestigious Biennales, Art Fairs, and international shows.

© Anupam Arunachalam Anupam Arunachalam
Anupam is a Delhi-based writer, illustrator and comic book artist. His work has been published by Penguin Random House, Tinkle, Pratham Books, Forbes Life, Mint and Campfire Graphic Novels, among others. He is currently working on the Young Pandavas series of children's books, published by Hachette India.

 

The Moderator

© Lakshya Datta Lakshya Datta
Lakshya Datta is a writer and founder of Launchora, a storytelling platform and narrative podcast company. Lakshya also hosts Jaipur Bytes - the Jaipur Literature Festival podcast. He was named India’s Top Podcaster of 2021 by JioSaavn. Dive into the realm of visual storytelling at "Reading Pictures: The Inner Workings of Comic Book Making," where our host, Lakshya Datta along with graphic novelist and artist Sarnath Banerjee and author/cartoonist Anupam Arunachalam,decode the artistry behind comics and reveal the magic that brings compelling narratives to life.