Sankirtana Das (Andy Fraenkel), a disciple of Srila Prabhupada and contributor to ISKCON News, has recently received a Storytelling World Resource Award for his CD Sacred Voices. ISKCON News (IN) interview with Sankirtana Das (Skd) about the honor and his thoughts on art, theater, sacred storytelling, interfaith dialogue, and more.
India's National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) and the Museum of Sacred Art (MOSA) presented a new exhibit entitled "Shakti: Fair & Fierce" in New Dehli, which celebrates feminine creativity and empowerment ahead of the upcoming International Day of Women on March 8, 2024. NGMA is one of the premier art institutions in India. Established in 1954, the gallery is located at Jaipur House near India Gate. MOSA is an international visual arts initiative dedicated to supporting art and artists from India as well as art and artists from the ISKCON community. It has branches in Belgium, Italy, and Spain.
The popular film "HARE KRISHNA! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All" continues to reach a growing audience worldwide through multiple online platforms. The ground-breaking documentary was released in 2017 and garnered best picture at the Illuminate Film Festival.
In a world driven by specialization, some individuals break the mold, embracing multiple passions and roles to enrich their lives and communities. Damodara Katha Das, a spirited soul residing at the Gita Nagari Eco Farm, is a remarkable example of such a modern-day Renaissance man. With an intriguing journey and a tapestry of talents, he has seamlessly blended traditional spiritual practices with diverse skills, embodying a multifaceted life dedicated to service and devotion.
In music, few artists have achieved the remarkable synthesis of spiritual depth and artistic greatness within research, education, and innovation at the highest level, as Bhadra Rupa Das.
Mahaprabhu Das, Director of MOSA (the Museum of Sacred Art) https://villavrindavana.org/museum-of-sacred-art/ in Radhadesh, introduces a new limited summer exhibit on display for the next two months. Guests can view the two exhibits: "Illuminations from the Bhagavad Gita" and ten additional pieces from the more extensive MOSA exhibition "Narasimha and the Avatars," which includes a total of 400 works by 60 artists. In particular, the works of Anant Kumar Mishra are on display. Born in 1983 in Bihar, Anant received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fine Arts from the College of Art in New Delhi. For details and a sneak peek, watch Mahaprabhu's offering below.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world in many ways, including changing the traditional methods many organizations have used in their fundraising efforts.
On Saturday, May 6th, MOSA (The Museum of Spiritual Art), located at the Radhadesh Temple, inaugurated its latest exhibit for over 70 dignitaries and guests. The exhibition, entitled "Narasimha and the Avatars," includes various artistic offerings on the ten avatars of Krishna, with a specific emphasis on Lord Nrisimhadeva.
Bala Krsna Das, formerly known as Bongani Mazibuko, has been creating art since childhood. Unfortunately, his impoverished situation prevented him from studying art at university. He explains, "I could not afford to attend varsity, but I think I could have chosen art as part of my education if I had had that opportunity." However, his passion for art never faded, and he continued to create.