30 November 2024/

CELEBRATING BAT-TALA: A TRIBUTE TO TRADITION AND MODERN PRINTMAKING AT BENGAL BIENNALE 2024

Art Magnum, in association with the prestigious Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata  presents “Tribute to Bat-tala: The tradition of Bat-tala & other practices by the printmakers” as a concurrent exhibition of Bengal Biennale 2024, at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata on Tuesday, 10th December 2024 from 5:00 PM onwards.

Curated by the distinguished art historian and curator Mrs. Ina Puri, this event celebrates the legacy of Bat-tala woodcut prints, exploring the rich cultural heritage and the contemporary interpretations by talented printmakers.

CELEBRATING BAT-TALA’S LEGACY AND CONTEMPORARY EXPLORATIONS

Reflecting on the Bat-tala woodcut prints, a tradition that began in the Chitpur area of Kolkata during the 1820s, the exhibition showcases contemporary printmakers who blend traditional methods with contemporary experimental approaches and reimagine the medium’s possibilities.

“Curator Ina Puri envisions this exhibition as a bridge connecting the historical relevance of Bat-tala with the dynamic practices of present-day printmakers,” says the organizers of the Exhibition.

As part of the prestigious Bengal Biennale 2024, the exhibition will draw national and international attention, reinforcing Kolkata’s position as a hub of artistic innovation. The exhibition will feature interactive programs, including workshops, panel discussions and tours, fostering dialogue between established and emerging artists, scholars and enthusiasts. 

Dr. Soumik Nandy Majumdar and Shri. Sanjeet Chowdhury will feature interactive discussions with deeper insights into the significance of the art during the exhibition.

“This exhibition is made possible through the collaboration of Art Magnum and Birla Academy of Art and Culture, with generous support from Bengal Biennale 2024. The efforts of the curatorial team, including co-curators Ananda Moy Banerji, Dattatreya Apte and Sushanta Guha have been integral to realizing this project,” says the organizers of the Exhibition.

JOIN FOR THE OPENING ON TUESDAY, 10TH DECEMBER 2024, FROM 5:00 PM ONWARDS AT THE BIRLA ACADEMY OF ART AND CULTURE, 2ND FLOOR, 108-109 SOUTHERN AVENUE, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL – 700029.