AAW #72

Ahmedabad Art Weekly 72 has come up with an enriching list for this week’s creativity seekers. This week Ahmedabad’s creative requirement is compensated by the enormous art and photography event flow. The city will witness an example of excellence in architectural methods at CEPT Archives and amazing art exhibitions presented by various national and international artists. An open mic event where literature would flow like a river and mesmerizing traditional art forms, dance and music will also be presented to celebrate the auspicious day of Janmashtami. The city is filled with unique events these days and we all look forward them as an opportunity to grow.

These few AAWs will be dedicated to the great writers, who contributed in the literature field of Gujarat. Dattatreya Balkrushna Kalelkar, also known as Kaka Kalelkar is the core inspiration for 72nd AAW. Born in the Satara district, Maharashtra in 1885 Kaka Kalelkar actively participated in India’s Independence struggle. Kaka Saheb’s work in Gujarati has been so phenomenal that Gandhiji referred to him as Savai Gujarati (a quarter more than a Gujarati) His travelogue Himalay no Pravas ( Tavel to Himalayas) is among the best such literary work among any Indian language. Kaka Saheb was awarded Padma Vibhushan,  India’s second highest civilian honour for his vast contributions in varied literary and social sectors.