The Magician Of Art:Hanif Kureshi

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I am Pathan Aarzoo. Today I would like to present to you the personality of such a person. For which it can be said that - lived less but lived well.

Hanif Kureshi, the co-founder of the St+art India Foundation,( Street Art India) and the man who revolutionised street art for Indians, unfortunately, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 41.

Kureshi was born on 12 October 1982 in Palitana. His birth place is Palitana. And he was a resident of Talaja. Hanif did his higher secondary education at M J Doshi high-school Talaja.He was fond of art from his childhood. In childhood, whenever he went for a walk, he used to take his drawing book with him.His passion for painting took him to pursue fine art in Maharaja Sayjirao University, Vadodara.

We are gutted and at a loss of words. Hanif was a gifted mentor, collaborator, friend, father and husband.His vision and charisma helped shape the landscape of public art in India with the countless projects.He has contributed to. He was dedicated to nurturing a community of artists, designers and creatives who trusted him with loyal guidance. He was a pioneering figure for graffiti and Street art with his tags spread across cities he travelled to.

It has been an honour for the St+Art, XXL and Guerrilla team to have known and worked with Hanif over the past 10 years. He lives on with the profound legacy he leave behind. It is a void that cannot be filled and we will dearly.

He died on 22 September 2024 in Goa.His last rites were performed in Palitana.

He played an extremely significant role in popularising street art in India and was a role model to many,” says art curator Rahul Bhattacharya.

“Our aim is to make art more accessible. When you are working in an art gallery, your concerns are different, but this is art on the streets, for everyone,” stated Kureshi in an interview with The Indian Express in 2022.

It was his interest in sign-board painting and hand-lettering that also led Kureshi to first explore the bylanes of India in search of street sign painters whom he began commissioning to paint alphabets in their unique styles and fonts. Realising how patronage for the art form was dwindling, he began digitising typefaces and brought them under the banner of HandpaintedType.

It was his search for neighbourhoods that would lend themselves to street art that led Kureshi to Delhi’s Lodhi Colony in 2013, on the recommendation of a friend. With its high walls and pedestrian-friendly lanes, the murals painted in the locality attracted immediate attention. This was not graffiti, associated with protest art, but an attempt to introduce India to street art, and boasted imagery in varied hues and messaging.

Gond artist Bhajju Shyam, who completed a work in Lodhi Colony in 2019, describes Kureshi as modest and courteous. “I have known him since around 2017-18. He was extremely patient and sincere. We had long discussions during the creation of the work — he would listen and offer constructive advice,” says Shyam.

Years later, Lodhi district is now often cited as India’s first art district. St+art India now organises and collaborates on art festivals across India, and has since painted murals in neighbourhoods in several cities, including Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai.

Article in news paper of Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express.

Hanif Kureshi also presented his performances on stage many times.

The great Hanif Kureshi was one of the top 50 artists of the international level. And I will proudly say that the famous artist Hanif Kureshi was my Mama(Uncle).We are very sad that he is no longer with us. He has earned so much name today by working hard. He has struggled a lot in his 41 years of life.

I Hope You Like My Blog. I am writing this blog only to let you know who Hanif Kureshi was.May Allah grant him Paradise.He has presented us with many such memorable street arts at a very young age.

Here some photos of his work...

His famous Lodhi Art, Delhi 

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ORIENTATION Program: Youth Power

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I am Pathan Aarzoo. I am a student of Government Arts College Talaja.This is blog is on orientation program.This Blog is given by our pro.Hinaba Sarvaiya and Nishtha Makwana

Today on 12 September 2024 orientation program was held in our college.In which "Yuva Shakti Parashakti" was its main theme.Dr. Bharatsinh Gohil was invited as the chief guest and speaker in this program.He is the coordinator of NSS asso.professor &Head.

"Talk to yourself once in a day, otherwise you may miss meeting an intelligent person in this world."

                                        -Swami Vivekananda 

Bharat sir is our chief guest and speaker. We are listening to his lecture for the first time. The program begins.Today's program was hosted by Nishtha Makwana. Called Sheetal to sing shlok for Deeppragatya.After that the lamp was lighted by the dignitaries and professors.We all know that according to Indian culture a lamp should be lit while doing any good work. Due to which no one gets in the way of God's grace and blessings.

A student studying in our college presented a beautiful welcome song. And after that another student brother presented a beautiful bhajan. His performance was outstanding.He made the atmosphere happy with his performance.Ankhar now the time has come when our wait has come to an end. Bharat sir came and greeted all the professors.

He won the audience right from the beginning. First told them that "Maru Gujarat" then used the word "Our Gujarat". Having said this, he explained to us the importance of your birth place. He told many such features about Gujarat.Then he took us to the country and explained our country India and its importance and how our country is different from other countries.He explained that even if he took it to the country, he should remain firm on his own Gujarat and his own Saurashtra.

There are normative as well as operational reasons for focusing on youth. On the normative side, young people have the right to be heard, participate in and have influence on local, national and global development. They are the ones who will be living with the consequences of the political decisions made today; and it is only by engaging and working with them that the international community will be able to achieve peace, security, justice and sustainable development for all and thus live up to the principle of leaving no one behind.

Every person grows the most in their youth. People go through times of joy, hardship, worry but at the end of the day, we all become better. Youth has to be the most important part of everyone’s life, considering just how much one person can develop during these years. These years will not only offer opportunities for growth but will also help us in getting a better understanding of ourselves. This understanding of oneself is an unending process. It marks its beginning in our youth and continues to be a major part of our lives in the future. We grow as people, learn how to develop relationships, and understand the people around us much better when we reach our youth.

Bharat sir explained to us what is our role as a youth in our society. He explained to us about NSS. Its main purpose was to make us aware of NSS.Especially us because we are Sem 1 students.He used to sing very good lines, Gujarati poems, folk songs in between. He told him a very nice thing that only one who sings from the navel can become a good poet. And indeed he himself was doing the same He used to sing like a singer.Everyone was very happy. Told him a poetry"Wo Jawani Jawani Nahi,Jisme Kahani Nahi."

He told us the story of Safin Hasan. And awakened all. He told us many things related to youth like suicide, cyber crime, youth and their problems. He gave a very nice definition of parashakti. According to NSS definition -"Para in Parashakti means body and mind, connect your body and mind with creation."

After today's program every student must have felt the power hidden within him/her.Finally the thanksgiving ceremony was done and Bharat sir took feedback from some students. On behalf of every student, I sincerely thank every professor for inviting such good speakers. 

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Teacher's Day Celebration

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''The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don't tell you what to see."

                                                    

                   -Alexandra K. Trenfor

Teacher’s Day, celebrated on September 5, is the occasion to honour the invaluable contributions of teachers. September 5 is celebrated as Teacher’s Day as it commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a revered scholar and philosopher. The choice of this date originates from Dr. Radhakrishnan's own humility and his strong affinity for teaching.

During his tenure as the President of India, Dr. Radhakrishnan's associates proposed that his birthday be observed as a national holiday. He humbly suggested that instead of honouring him, the day should honour teachers. He firmly believed that teachers played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's future and should be duly acknowledged.

On 5 September 2024  Self Teacher Day was celebrated at Government Arts College Talaja. Many students participated in it .In which some played their role as a teacher, some played their role as a principal, some played their role as an administrator, some played their role as a peon.

After we attended the 3 lectures in the morning, there was a program at 11:30. In which the staff was encouraged on the occasion of today's Teacher's Day. All the teachers explained their content very well and we had a lot of fun. At the end of the program those who participated in Self Teacher Day were given a number of which 3 students stood at the first position.There were two students in the second position and three students in the third position. He was gifted a book from the college.

Indian culture gives immense importance to the relationship between gurus and shishyas (teachers and students). While students get the opportunity to express their gratitude and appreciation, teachers get a chance to self-reflect and create a healthy and motivating environment for students.

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