21/12/2023
First stop: Cross Maidan! The major attractions include live music performances, dance and visual arts exhibits. Add it to your must-visit-at-KGAF list so that you don't miss any of them!
KGAF - India's biggest festival that motivates young entrepreneurs from the heart of hinterlands to Will you be there?
Bombay's annual 9-day festival celebrating the arts and the Kala Ghoda precinct. Children's Events, Cinema, Dance, Food, Heritage Walks, Literature, Music, Theatre, Street Festival, Visual Arts as well as Contests, Workshops & Seminars.
First stop: Cross Maidan! The major attractions include live music performances, dance and visual arts exhibits. Add it to your must-visit-at-KGAF list so that you don't miss any of them!
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FOOD STALLS
Feast up a culinary storm at our fest! 🌪️✨
Applications now open for food stalls specialising in Indian regional food and flavours. We are only looking to showcase foodpreneurs, cloud kitchens, and home cooks this year (plus limited spots for desserts and drinks).
The theme is “Cook Up A Toofan” and we expect nothing short of a whirlwind of apna flavours. Last date for applications is 30 December 2023.
Registration link in bio.
Sure, M F Hussain’s equines are among our favourites too, but there’s one majestic black stallion that truly has our heart. And we celebrate him not just today on ‘Day of the Horse’ but every single day of every week of every month of every year. Any guesses? :)
Be part of something extraordinary by volunteering at the city’s biggest and most loved arts festival. It’ll be an experience you won’t forget!
Registration link in bio.
Love the world of art, culture, and creativity?
Want to learn how to manage large-scale events? Or absorb some creative inspiration? Just sign up as a volunteer for KGAF and tick all the above boxes.
Come, help the world experience art the way it's supposed to be - together!
Click the link in the bio and register now!
Like to play with clay?
Just email us at [email protected] before Dec 10, 2023 and get ready to showcase your bespoke wares at ‘Terra Ghoda’, the much-loved KGAF Potters Market, at Cooperage Bandstand!
Tag all your favourite potters. They don’t want to miss this!
Registration closes on: Dec 10, 2023
Market Venue: Cooperage Bandstand
See you at KGAF, Jan 20-28, 2024!
Set reminders. Repeat it before you sleep. Get mum to nag. Do whatever it takes to remember the dates of KGAF- Jan 20-28, 2024!
“Auto, Mumbai Festival jaaoge?”
We at KGAF are stoked to be associated with a first-time ever mega cultural event called the ‘Mumbai Festival’.
Mark your calendars from January 20-28 for an extravaganza celebrating craft, culture, community and the city called Mumbai!
Play. Create. Giggle.
Let's celebrate the child in all of us.
Happy Children’s Day!!!
An unforgettable evening of Music, Culture, and Compassion! Our Charity Fundraiser Concert last night at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, NCPA, was a resounding success, featuring the legendary Sarod Trilogy - Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, and Ayaan Ali Bangash. Together, we’re preserving the rich heritage of the Kala Ghoda Art District, and gearing up for the 24th edition of the iconic Kala Ghoda Arts Festival!
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David Sassoon Library opens to public after restoration.
The project was carried out by raising donations through the JSW foundation along with ICICI foundation, Kala Ghoda Association, Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai, MK Tata trusts amongst others.
A projection mapping experience is being held in honour of its grand restoration.
When: 2-4 June 2023
Timing: 7:30 pm onwards
Ain't nothing better than all the pretty smiles and lively energy, gave us memorable 9 days at KGAF 2023!
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👀 LOOK WHAT I FOUND!! Old catalog of 2007. A beautiful MEMORY!!
I started my professional career with this work, did this for the Kalaghoda Festival 2006 curated by and supported by art gallery
This was a large 68 inches sculpture.
In 2006 I was searching for what is culture?, I was reading and
It took so many years to
And then in 2010 I started a new curry-culum!!
Wish you all a very happy Maharashtra Day!!
Happy World Art Day! We are using today and every day as a celebration to promote the development and enjoyment of art.
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The changemakers in the field of architectural education.
A discussion was about how schools are preparing students for the realities in the field between deans of architecture colleges: Kaiwan Mehta (Balwant Sheth School
of Architecture) and Rohan Shivkumar (Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies) & professors who are practicing architects: Apoorva Shroff (Lyth Design, Balwant Sheth School of Architecture), moderated by Preeti Sanghi (LS Raheja College of Architecture).
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Poet and biographer Arundhathi Subramaniam discussed how the metaphysical stems from the physical, as she touched upon the practice of poetry and all things art — with Pervin Saket.
Last week with we immersed the audience in the life of the Estonian-born American architect Louis Kahn through the screening of the film,Louis Kahn’s Tiger City and some insightful conversations.
Thank you to our panel of experts - Sundaram Tagore and Nandini Somaya Sampat for an illuminating conversation. Thanks to our partners Kala Ghoda Association, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, and Ministry of Culture, Government of India for their support and the audience for showing such interest!
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Screening of Awakash by Chittaranjan Giri at KGAF 2023
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Whole Body Massage
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Click - Two act Musical Mime at KGAF 2023
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Gothic Grandeur
Footsteps around Oval Maidan
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With Love, Aap Ki Saiyaara - Presented by
Ekjute Theatre Group.
The drama represented the different identities of the modern Indian women.l at KGAF.
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Workshop conducted by Shiresh R Karrale on how to shoot a great moment BNHS with Mobile and DSLR camera.
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Glimpses of an epic inauguration of the iconic KGAF 2023
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Back To The Future with Chaahat Advani
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Prose Pros – The Next Generation of Novelists
Panellist: Tanuj Solanki, Abdullah Khan, Arjun Raj Gaind and Tashan Mehta.
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Bombay Bandook's performance at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2023 was nothing short of spectacular.)
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Open Minds Tejaswini Patwardhan
1- LOADING.. PLEASE WAIT A play for parents of teenage kids about letting go and returning to your life was performed at KGAF (1st and 2nd Picture)
2- ORGAN DONATION: STREET PLAY The play captured all the myths and fears related to organ donation in a fun way! (3rd and 4th Picture)
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TALE OF TWO CITIES: CONVERSATIONS ON OUR COLLECTIVE URBAN FUTURES
With our world at a tipping point today, architect and urbanist Dikshu C Kukreja (CP Kukreja Architects) and Aaditya Thackeray (MLA), discussed our collective urban futures at KGAF 2023
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S*x and the City
Prathyush Parasuraman leads Paromita Vohra and Parmesh Shahani in conversation of changing sexual representations in cinema, in corporations and in bustling urban India.
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S*x and the City
Prathyush Parasuraman leads Paromita Vohra and Parmesh Shahani in conversation of changing sexual representations in cinema, in corporations and in bustling urban India.
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Kachi Ghodi made sure you enjoyed the Kala Ghoda Art Festival to the fullest at Cooperage Bandstand.
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Gateway Getaway
Footsteps at Apollo Bunder
A which was a lot more to the Gateway of India than just the monument on a walk.
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Kids had an amazing time creating snowflakes and pop up cards with nothing more than a paper and their imagination at Kirigami workshop by Anusha.
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Fun Yoga Adventures
by The Lil Yogis Club
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Kids at KGAF had an extraordinary experience of storytelling in Puppets and Story session by Talking Turtles Storytellers
Multi Grammy Award Winner - Ricky Kej LIVE in Concert.
A high energy, high impact performance at Gateway of India.
Free for all - Registration Link in bio.
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From traditional folk to pop music, Cross Maidan witnessed it ALL this year. MyBmc India Exim Bank . . #KGAF2023 #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghoda #artfestival
Honouring artists and supporters of the arts community have always been a wholesome moment for us at #KGAF, and this year was no different. Here are some cherished moments. Felicitations by Brinda Miller MyBmc India Exim Bank . . #KGAF2023 #kgaf #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghoda #artsfestival
#KGAF2023 in a nutshell – a multicultural festival spread across myriad verticals! MyBmc India Exim Bank . . #kgaf #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghoda #artsfestival
Listen to the elegant and gorgeous Soha Ali Khan Pataudi sharing her excitement about KGAF. We thank her for being a special part of #KGAF2023! MyBmc Kitab Khana India Exim Bank . . #kgaf #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghoda #artsfestival
Watch the wonderful snippets of astounding footwork, impressive gestures, vibrant attires, and beautiful smiles that left us all enthralled and in awe at KGAF 2023. #DanceAtKGAF DrAnonna Guha MyBmc . . #kgaf #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghoda #artsfestival
OOOFarms.com brings a very special farmer's market this weekend. Right from desi games, delicious mithai, live music art workshops, and much more. Mark your calendars now and visit Cooperage Bandstand. MyBmc India Exim Bank . . #kgaf2023 #kgaf #kalaghodafestival #kalaghodaartsfestival
Here’s thanking all our pillars of support - our sponsors and partners - especially the incredible BMC, our collaborator for #KGAF2023, who has stood by us through it all. Thank you for making the festival a true celebration of art, culture and creativity. MyBmc . . #kgaf #kgaf2023 #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
The 90s OG! Indie rock stars spill some interesting, fun and lovely tidbits about each other and give us amazing insights on their chemistry on-stage. #KnowColonialCousins. Catch them live in action on 12th Feb at Cross Maidan for #KGAF2023 Hariharan A Leslee Lewis . . #kgaf2023 #colonialcousins #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
They are sassy. They are funny. And they are coming to KGAF2023 on 12th Feb at 6 pm at Cross Maidan. It will be a crime to miss this out!! . . . #kgaf2023 #ABandOfBoys #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
If this doesn't make you hungry, we don't know what will! Cooperage Bandstand Gardens is the place to be for all things yummy, all things delicious. . . . . #kgaf2023 #cooperagebandstanfgardens #cooperagebandstand #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
THE OG'S HAVE SPOKEN! If you wish to witness the magic live in action you better not miss this! It will be Ah- mazing! Colonial Cousins at #KGAF2023 on 12th Feb at 8 pm at Cross Maidan. . Leslee Lewis Hariharan A . . #kgaf #mykgaf #kalaghodaartsfestival #ColonialCousins #crossmaidan #music #hariharan #lesleelewis #feelitreelit #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
Come to Cross Maidan and experience immersive visual installations only for #KGAF2023. A splendid sight to behold! . . . . #kgaf #mykgaf #kalaghodaartsfestival #visualarts #crossmaidan #feelitreelit #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
The enigmatic Aaditya Thackeray talks about Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. Thank you for your kind words and for being a special part of #KGAF2023. . . . #kgaf #mykgaf #kalaghodaartsfestival #aadityathackeray #feelitreelit #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
#KGAF2023 Inauguration #kgaf #mykgaf #kalaghodaartsfestival #cooperageband #cooperagebandstandgardens #feelitreelit #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #tajhotels #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
We are ready!! #KGAF2023 starts tomorrow. . . . . #kgaf #mykgaf #kalaghodaartsfestival #feelitreelit #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #tajhotels #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
From Cinema, literature, and heritage walks to children's workshops, diverse art forms, and stand up gigs, KGAF has it all. #KGAF2023 #MyKGAF . . India Exim Bank . #kgaf2023 #curators #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
Our Curators had their say. Over to you now. Let us know in the comments section #KGAF2023 #MyKGAF . . India Exim Bank . #kgaf2023 #curators #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
“#KGAF truly represents the diversity, the morality, and the sense of inclusion in India. It represents not just Mumbai, but our cultural heritage as the citizens of the nation.” - Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. #KGAF2023 #MyKGAF . . . India Exim Bank . #kgaf2023 #cji #chiefjisticeofindia #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
JARRACHARRA Dry Season Winds 5-20 February 2023 To celebrate the art and linguistic diversity of the indigenous peoples of Australia’s Northern Territory, particularly at a time when the world looks to the First Nations, and the UN kicks off the 'International Decade of Indigenous Languages: 2022 -2032'. ARTISANS' has championed indigenous art since 2011, and we look forward to learning from the peoples of Australia, to build an ethical foundation for the future of these art forms, and the unique and pertinent worldview that they represent. ARTISANS' Kala Ghoda #ExhibitionAlert #MumbaiExhibition #KalaGhodaFestival #KalaGhoda #Mumbai #ARTISANS #TextileArt #IndigenousArt #Screenprinting #Printmaking #Jarracharra #TouringExhibition #Australia
KGAF presents The 'Cousins' who brought a revolution with their unique indie pop music in India. Watch them live on 12th Feb, 8 pm at Cross Maidan. #KGAF . . Leslee Lewis . . . . #kgaf2023 #colonialcousins #music #feelitreelit #popband #hariharan #lesleelewis #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #artistfeature #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
A festival? A platform? An emotion? All this and more - the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. #KGAF2023 #KGAF . . #startmumbai #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #art #artfestival #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
Dekho…Dekho voh aa gaya…..KGAF aa gaya….!!!! #KGAF . . . @rish*ta_chandra @yaminidandshah @abhradas1 @dr_anonna_guha @poojavir_ @khaki.tours @pervinsaket @nayaabudhas @mvalleshah @insta.astitva @aahanamiller #TheWaitIsOver #kalaghodafestival #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #feelitreelit #artreel #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #artistfeature #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
Can you spot your favourite celebrity at #KGAF ? . . . #TheWaitIsOver #kalaghodastatue #indiaartfestival #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #artistfeature #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
The dedicated and hardworking #KGAFArmy at work! #BackAtKGAF #KGAF #BTS . . . #TheWaitIsOver #kalaghodastatue #kalaghodafestival #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #artistfeature #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival #BehindTheScenes #behindthescenes #bts
From a small street festival to the 9-day whirlwind extravaganza, #KGAF has inscribed itself into the cultural map of India. We reminiscent and retain our past essence and we march on forward towards making our future festivals glorious and memorable. Wishing everyone a very #HappyNewYear2023! #BackAtKGAF #KGAF . . . #happynewyear #happynewyear2023 #newyear #newyear2023 #kgaf2023 #TheWaitIsOver #kalaghodastatue #kalaghodafestival #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #artistfeature #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
We are readying our black stallion for the adventurous ride. Are you excited? #BackAtKGAF #KGAF . . . #TheWaitIsOver #kalaghodastatue #kalaghodafestival #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #artistfeature #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
And it begins! One of our favourite to-do task before the start of the festival. #RestorationProjects #BackAtKGAF #KGAF . . . #BackAtKGAF #KGAF #TheWaitIsOver #restoration #restorationproject #restorationprojects #kgafrestoration #kalaghodafestival #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghodafestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #artistfeature #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival
May this holiday season bring you joy, peace and lots of happiness. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas! #MerryChristmas #christmas2022 #KGAF . . . #BackAtKGAF #kalaghodafestival #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artist #kgafstalls #christmasdecor #christmas #christmastree #merrychristmas🎄
The exquisite and appealing arts installed at #KGAF every year wouldn’t be possible without the incredible efforts of our team working tirelessly #BehindTheScenes. Saluting the efforts of our unseen but ever-present heroes! #BackAtKGAF #ThrowbackToKGAF #KGAF . . . #TheWaitIsOver #kalaghodafestival #kalaghodaartsfestival #kalaghoda #art #arts #artfestival #artist #artistfeature #mumbai #MumbaiCity #mumbaikars #mumbaiart #mumbaiartfestival #india #indiaartist #indiaartfestival #behindthescenes #bts
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