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Photos: Glimpses from the recently concluded Kala Ghoda festival in Mumbai

Updated On Feb 12, 2018 07:34 PM IST

Thousands thronged the Kala Ghoda art district to tour the installations, watch plays, attend film screenings and soak in performances one last time, on the final day of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival on Sunday.

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Thousands thronged the Kala Ghoda art district to tour the installations, watch plays, attend film screenings and soak in performances one last time, on the final day of the Hindustan Times Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, 2018. (Pratik Chorge / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 12, 2018 07:34 PM IST

Thousands thronged the Kala Ghoda art district to tour the installations, watch plays, attend film screenings and soak in performances one last time, on the final day of the Hindustan Times Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, 2018. (Pratik Chorge / HT Photo)

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For the first time, there were two tactile maps of Rampart Row, created as 3D panels and situated at its entrance. The maps enabled visually impaired people to find event venues and identify where each installation was located. (Satish Bate / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 12, 2018 07:34 PM IST

For the first time, there were two tactile maps of Rampart Row, created as 3D panels and situated at its entrance. The maps enabled visually impaired people to find event venues and identify where each installation was located. (Satish Bate / HT Photo)

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Rampart Row came alive with a sea of colour and chatter as happy crowds strolled around the art installations. In keeping with the festival’s theme of Hara Ghoda, the visual arts section featured installations portraying elements of nature. (Satish Bate / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 12, 2018 07:34 PM IST

Rampart Row came alive with a sea of colour and chatter as happy crowds strolled around the art installations. In keeping with the festival’s theme of Hara Ghoda, the visual arts section featured installations portraying elements of nature. (Satish Bate / HT Photo)

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The nine-day cultural festival also included street performances. With Hara Ghoda as its theme, this year’s edition packed in 102 visual art installations and 560 events — across sections that included music and dance, food and workshops, literature, heritage, urban design, architecture and stand-up comedy. (Satish Bate / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 12, 2018 07:34 PM IST

The nine-day cultural festival also included street performances. With Hara Ghoda as its theme, this year’s edition packed in 102 visual art installations and 560 events — across sections that included music and dance, food and workshops, literature, heritage, urban design, architecture and stand-up comedy. (Satish Bate / HT Photo)

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A boy reacts to a man in a lion’s costume. There was a whole range of workshops for children, to both educate and entertain. Children as young as two could participate in as many as 43 sessions. (Ragul Krishnan / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A boy reacts to a man in a lion’s costume. There was a whole range of workshops for children, to both educate and entertain. Children as young as two could participate in as many as 43 sessions. (Ragul Krishnan / HT Photo)

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A visitor at an installation put up as part of the festival in Mumbai. The festival was held from February 3 to 11 across multiple venues. (Satish Bate / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A visitor at an installation put up as part of the festival in Mumbai. The festival was held from February 3 to 11 across multiple venues. (Satish Bate / HT Photo)

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The Urban Tree installation allowed people to experience walking through a forest. With various strings attached to create triangles on various poles and a mirror on top, the effect was that of a canopy created by shadows. (Pratik Chorge / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Urban Tree installation allowed people to experience walking through a forest. With various strings attached to create triangles on various poles and a mirror on top, the effect was that of a canopy created by shadows. (Pratik Chorge / HT Photo)

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A total of 55 installations were spread across Rampart Row. One of the many highlights of the festival included Zakir Hussain’s tabla performance, accompanied by Sabir Khan on the sarangi, held under open skies at Cross Maidan. (Hemanshi Kamani / HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A total of 55 installations were spread across Rampart Row. One of the many highlights of the festival included Zakir Hussain’s tabla performance, accompanied by Sabir Khan on the sarangi, held under open skies at Cross Maidan. (Hemanshi Kamani / HT PHOTO)

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A view of an installation at the festival. (Satish Bate / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A view of an installation at the festival. (Satish Bate / HT Photo)

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‘Rawness Is Richness’ by artist Ruchi Sheth was a V-shaped geometric structure created using glass bangles. At some angles, it looked like the portrait of a woman. The artist used 40,000 bangles to create the structure. (Pratik Chorge / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 12, 2018 07:34 PM IST

‘Rawness Is Richness’ by artist Ruchi Sheth was a V-shaped geometric structure created using glass bangles. At some angles, it looked like the portrait of a woman. The artist used 40,000 bangles to create the structure. (Pratik Chorge / HT Photo)

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The fest also included puppet shows, which drew huge crowds. “There were over 1,500 people in the audience, some even lounging on the grass. It was lovely,” said festival coordinator Nicole Mody. (Satish Bate/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 12, 2018 07:34 PM IST

The fest also included puppet shows, which drew huge crowds. “There were over 1,500 people in the audience, some even lounging on the grass. It was lovely,” said festival coordinator Nicole Mody. (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

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Among a row of installations that lined the street was Skywards was an installation representing the city as a tree with homes being built on top of each other, and the city’s fight for every inch of space. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 12, 2018 07:34 PM IST

Among a row of installations that lined the street was Skywards was an installation representing the city as a tree with homes being built on top of each other, and the city’s fight for every inch of space. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)

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