Those days gave me a clear sense of national pride.". View cookie policy. During the independence movement, there was a focus on classical culture and this diluted the focus on the city So yes, I am redefining the museums association with the city by bringing back the focus on urban contemporary culture through innovative exhibitions. These tiffs, he says, are not embittered by ego, but intense personalities. We focus on how great we were in the past, but what about today? Tasneem Zakaria Mehta is on the board of Wockhardt Ltd. and Managing Trustee at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum and Member of International Council of The Museum of Modern Art. Tasneem Zakaria Mehta is an art historian, writer, curator, designer, and cultural activist. He made them by referencing photography as well as prints and paintings by earlier artists. [4], The award Padma Shri was conferred on her by the Government of India in 2006. A mashrabiyya screen separates the desk from the living area. "Tasneem has assigned so much relevance and credibility to the museum that the best artists have lined up to show their work at BDL," says Jyotindra Jain, Indian art and culture historian and museologist. ET Bureau Pejoratives and putdowns hitting at immigrants have trademarked US presidential nominee Donald Trump 's campaign. The physical and digital come together in many forms, not least because the Museum's entire permanent collection has been digitised. Mumbai - A City Through Objects, edited by the Museum's Director Tasneem Zakaria Mehta and co-published by Harper Design tells the story of the city and the evolution of the Museum through a selection of a hundred and one unique objects in the collection of the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum. She cites the example of American museums, which-- unlike most European ones--must raise their own funds and have therefore become so adept at PR and marketing that they are dynamic institutions. She is also a Senior Student Ambassador at the Wellesley Center of Women. Still more artworks sit packed away atop cupboards, stacked in her daughters room, and their other house in New Delhi, waiting their turn on the walls. But whats comfortable, whats familiar is the wood and the old wooden flooring and I think thats why I love this home so much, elaborates Tasneem Zakaria Mehta. For 24x7 updates on Mumbai and Maharashtra, Tasneem Zakaria Mehta: Making the past perfect. Subscribe In fact, Mr Kunte [the Municipal Commissioner] has publicly said that I was doing a great job. Foreword / Tasneem Zakaria Mehta --A cultural note / Rahaab Allana --The dawn of photography in India: a complex legacy of the photographic studio / Prof. Partha Mitter --Early recedents: ethnographic photography in Bombay, 1855-1870 / Akshaya Tankha --Facing the lens: women in Bombay's photographic studios / Suryanandini Sinha --Performance . ", The Museum has a well-planned mix of Indian contemporary, Indian 19th century and international shows (often in partnership with other museums around the world) to draw diverse audiences. Ive seen my mother fight through thick and thin to continue what she loves. With degrees from Delhi University in English Literature, Sir JJ School of Art in Textile Design, Christie's in London in Modern and Contemporary Art, and New York's Columbia University in Liberal Arts, among others, Mehta has been deeply immersed in her love for both art and writing throughout her life. She clearly takes the business aspect of running the Museum quite seriously, and footfalls are a measure she focuses closely on. Art, literature, heritage, culture, cinema, exhibition, painting, music, and architecture from India and the world. The museums robust exhibition programme invites importantcontemporary artists,such as Jitish Kallat, Sudarshan Shetty, Nalini Malani and L.N. On Thursday evening, Mumbai was witness to a gathering of friends, family and fans of the late Vinod Mehta, founder and editor-in-chief of Outlook, when his latest book, Editor Unplugged, was. Fatima Zakaria (17 February 1936 6 April 2021) was the editor of the Mumbai Times, and later the Sunday editor of The Times of India. Mehta spent her childhood drawing and painting and being a go-getter came naturally. BDL has also hosted several online and in-person sessions on climate change, waste management, land ecosystem, ozone depletion, and so on, which have received an overwhelming response from schools and NGOs. "She is just a caretaker. Invalid email. Mehta's methods are so alien to the establishment that 227, perhaps otherwise-warring corporators, have come together to see her out of BDL and terminate a 2003 tripartite agreement between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Indian National Trust for Art and Culture Heritage (INTACH) and Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation for the museum's management. [10] She was the step-mother of 2 children. I have always listened to Bach or Vivaldi but after actually learning how to play the piano last year, I enjoy it so much more. ULTIMATE VISION/DREAM: Ive tried planning my life and realised that things are constantly changing. Our book, Mumbai through Objects, attempts to engage audiences in a panoramic journey that helps make better sense of the present. Last Updated at February 3, 2018 05:58 IST. At dusk, all the fishing boats dock here; and its almost like Diwali, says Mehta. For example, Sheba Chhachhis work Mistry ke Haath depicts the photograph of a laid-off factory worker holding the last remnant of his working life, a floor tile, in his hands in a gesture of humble appeal. Tasneem Zakaria Mehta, curator of the ongoing exhibition Asymmetrical Objects, writes about how it visually addresses issues that plague modern society. Political leaders, stalwarts who died in 2020. She recently came under fire by the civic body when corporators alleged that Mehta planned to convert the existing playground into a parking lot as part of the museum's expansion plan. The museum architecture is classical but the content is very much contemporary of that time. Before youve taken two steps in, youve probably got grubby fingerprints on a Gulammohammed Sheikh; walked into an antique spindle table with about 5,000 pieces of handcrafted brass; and sat on an exquisite mirror-work cushion salvaged from gatthriwalis (travelling fabric saleswomen). Last year, it introduced a regular feature, Video Art, and earlier this year, Mehta introduced Movies at the Museum, which features screenings and informal interactions with filmmakers. All rights reserved @ Architectural Digest India 2023. Contemporary artists explored different aspects of this fraught history to provoke a rethinking of how we can perceive received histories. Then you have to get into technical aspects, like the idea of form, the spatial aspect, the vocabulary that's used, etcetera. Vaish, an alumni of Baroda's MS University, who has taught at the Delhi College of Art and Kamala Raheja before coming to BDL, points out that ideas such as the Movies@Museum or screening artist movies, which would typically have a long conception-to-execution time at other places, have been executed at BDL in no time. When they are in town, Mehta hyperventilates if they wear shorts or hail taxis at night. I have to constantly ask the government to make so many decisions, and that leads to a lot of delay. The exhibition presented the works of ten contemporary artists whose practice includes an interest in nature and science or consumption and degradation as process and product, to respond to these ideas and . The space now thrives as a venue for workshops, talks, lectures, craft melas, book sales and even a diploma course on Modern and Contemporary Art and Curatorial Practice. In another part of the Museum, there are huge stone wings with space in between for people to stand and get their portraits or selfies taken. Her eldest stepson Tasneem Zakaria Mehta is an art historian and writer. Copies of accounts submitted to and stamped by the BMC make their way to this writer's mailbox in no time. Siblings: Tasneem Zakaria Mehta, Arshad Zakaria Height: 1.68 m (5 feet 6 inches) Profession: Journalist, writer, political commentator Marital status: Divorced Ethnicity: Indian Education: Cathedral and John Connon School, Yale University, Harvard University Early life This brought her to an interesting conundrum, says Tasneem Zakaria Mehta. Mehta is no stranger to the museumshe was involved with the restoration project in the 2000s. But he loved my husband Vikram, although the Hindu-Muslim bit wasn't a cakewalk for either of us." ", De refers to Mehta as 'steel magnolia' tough when required, sentimental at times and as beautiful as an intoxicating flower. Mukesh Ambani gives us substantial support. Another experience that comes surprisingly in handy at the Museum was her stint at Bloomingdales in New York. When I curated Asymmetrical Objects, we showcased the interpretations of 10 of Indias foremost artists who were encouraged to revisit the early focus of the museum on natural history and address the problems of the Anthropocene. Could you tell us more about this? The museum industry is still grappling with the long-term implications and faces a continuous challenge to reinvent and revitalise in order to keep up with the quickly evolving times and to create more engaging exhibitions and educational programmes for visitors. Works by several artistsincluding Jitish Kallat (from his first exhibition), Archana Hande, Binode Behari Mukherjee, BV Suresh, and Anandjit Rayare on the wall behind the desk. We tailor your experience and understand how you and other visitors use this website by using cookies and other technologies. "I've spent 15 years doing pro bono work. However, Mumbai's only city museum to win the UNESCO 2005 Asia Pacific Award of Excellence, one of her many accolades, is evidence that the 62-year-old gets things done. She is a member of: the advisory board of the National Gallery of Modern Art; the Governing Council of the National Institute of Design; the museum Expert Committee in the Ministry of Culture; and the Academic Council of the National Museum Institute of the History of Art, Conservation, and Museology. While Zakaria hasn't reacted to the jab, his sister, Tasneem Mehta felt it seemed Coulter hadn't watched Zakaria's program. Whenever Mehta goes abroad, she spends most of her time visiting museums and devouring art galleries. Additionally, the school let her pursue her love for sports and while at the school, she was Sports Captain and represented her school and state at the Judo Junior Nationals Tournament. He got married to Paula Throckmorton Zakaria, a jewelry designer in 1997. Tasneem Zakaria Mehta. If you have questions We work to create a space where we can address cultural, social and environmental issues and alter the way we perceive the past, the present and the future to create a better world. In compliance with state and federal law, Mount Holyoke College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, genetic information, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state or local law. "We have fights about that. The couple stayed together for 21 years until Later when Paula filed for divorce and due to unavoidable circumstances they finalized their divorced in 2018. Everything went from and came into Bombay. They cannot be abusive or personal. Photos: Mumbai gets its very own cherry blossom season. In August, it will host an exhibition in collaboration with the photo gallery Tasveer to celebrate the latter's 10-year anniversary. Today, museums are more important than ever as safe spaces for critical thinking. She's done a good job, but BDL is not her private property," fumes corporator and MNS members Sandeep Deshpande. I don't take money for petrol, telephone or any other allowance. BDL revived the art scene after its 2008 relaunch. The venue today is not only a vibrant spot for . Curatorial Director: Tasneem Zakaria Mehta 19 May 2022 - 04 Oct 2022 New Found Lands: The Indian Landscape from Empire to Freedom In collaboration with DAG Curated by Dr. Giles Tillotson Nov 27, 2021 - Apr 19, 2022 Birds of India: Company Paintings, c. 1800 to 1835 . 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Continue readingFor 24x7 updates on Mumbai and Maharashtra. The book starts with the making of Bombay through maps, sketches and memorials. Zakaria died from COVID-19 at the Kamalnayan Bajaj Hospital in Aurangabad on 6 April 2021. "The idea is to take new forms of art to the public," she says. She is a part of several different organisations including the Student Justice for Palestine and Mock Trial. Museums in the 19th century were established as cabinets of curiosities displaying objects with the intention of encouraging good taste and public education via labels. Aurangabad (Maharashtra) April 6 : Veteran Journalist Fatima R. Zakaria The Former Editor Of Sunday Times Mumbai And Mother Renowned Global Media Personality Fareed Passed Away Here On Tuesday Due To Covid At A Private Hospi The interaction also depends on the artists, as some are very protective of their work and ideas, and others, mostly the younger ones, often need some guidance. Mumbai: A City through Objects tells the story of a city through unique objects in the collection of the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, the erstwhile Victoria and Albert Museum, Bombay. Persistence is second nature to Mehta. "This is why many of my best projects have been with her," concedes Dilawari. I have all my work, my notes, my music, pictures, etc on my laptop.ON YOUR iPOD: I love Bollywood music and Bollywood movies. The book Mumbai A City Through Objects compiles 101 objects and stories from the museums collection. A leader of India's heritage preservation movement, Mehta has successfully pioneered the revival and restoration of several of Mumbai's important cultural sites. She is also geared up for new batches of the Post Graduate Diploma in Modern & Contemporary Indian Art & Curatorial Studies offered by the Museum, started under her aegis. An alternate reality Curated by Tasneem Zakaria Mehta, Managing Trustee of BDL, with assistant curator Himanshu Kadam, the exhibition is part of the museum's decade-long series, Engaging. She has achieved so much and everytime I mention it to her, her eyes sparkle because she always says that she is doing exactly what she loves. Bombays merchants came together to fund the museum because colonial officials were stingy. "Ask the museum staff (about our arguments)," he laughs, recalling that every phase of the museum's restoration saw a clash of the titans, especially the one over air-conditioning the space 24x7 as per international standards. She has been associated with diverse fields like journalism, social work . With piles of books scattered everywhere, the large office of art historian Tasneem Zakaria Mehta, managing trustee and honorary director of Mumbai's Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, looks eloquently cluttered. 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The largest singular event for nonprofit art curators across all fields, types of organizations, and geographic locations. Mehta's next six months are quite busy. They've also contended in the past that she hasn't presented museum audits since 2003, has perhaps siphoned funds, and that hosting the Lakme Fashion Show inside the museum is against 'Indian culture' and that she should instead promote skits, lavani, koli and other folk dances. She was a two-term member of the Salar Jung Museum board. "I'm trying to take everyone along, convincing them that this vision benefits everybody, including the BMC corporators." Mehta is currently busy evaluating event and exhibition proposals for 2016. He never let his age affect his work or his passion. Mehta gets innumerable requests for such events but has to decline most. No matter how old he got, his brain never aged. As managing trustee and honorary director of the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum . "We only see her as this level-headed, strong, focused woman who wants to get things done in a specific format. This means we are able to keep this site free-of-charge to use. The facial expressions of the models and the photographs are almost exact. Despite all indications to the contrary, this is not a museum, or an art gallery; its the museum directors home and she wears the art like second skin. Mumbai News Live Updates: Congress Ravindra Dhangekar wins battle of prestige in Kasba; BJPs Ashwini Jagtap ahead in Chinchwad, BJP in talks to form govts in all 3 NE states, says development agenda beat Opp anti-minority claims against it, Extremely Compromised (EC) can become Extremely Competent (EC): Oppn reacts to SC CEC ruling, Year before polls, Odisha to start backward classes survey, sets July 12 deadline, https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png, Our best subscription plan now has a special price, MHADA razes illegal structures freeing up nearly 9 acres of land in Mumbai. Get the state out of the art. Insightful news, sharp views, newsletters, e-paper, and more! Her vision for Bhau Daji Lad, she says, is to provide a platform to all forms of contemporary art. These are not little toys but sculptures done by master sculptors. Watch, New JNU rules: Rs 20,000 fine for taking part in hunger strikes, dharnas, Rs 50,000 fine for insulting behaviour, Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022, Congress disappoints in Northeast but Bengal, Tamil Nadu bypoll results bring cheer, Shakira opens up about accepting pain and tolerating frustration after split from Gerard Piqu, Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, Statutory provisions on reporting (sexual offenses), This website follows the DNPAs code of conduct. There was a whole statement being made. Paula Throckmorton is the wife of famous journalist and author Fareed Zakaria. Some features are no longer enabled. How important are museum collections in context of the present times? Ms Mehta is a Vice President of the International Council of the MoMA, New York. What you get on Business Standard Premium? What does the future hold? In Photos: Bollywood celebs jet off to the Maldives for a lockdown break, Photos: Winners of the 67th National Film Awards, CM visits Shivneri on Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary, Terms of Use and Grievance Redressal Policy. Tasneem Mehta (@tzmehta) Instagram photos and videos tzmehta 18 posts 2,141 followers 153 following Tasneem Mehta Art Historian, Writer, Designer, Curator; Managing Trustee & Director Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai; www.bdlmuseum.org Posts Tagged BDL actively engages with contemporary issues. Zakaria was the second wife of Rafiq Zakaria, who was an Indian politician and Islamic religious cleric. Art has never been just 'fine art' for me. This New York Apartment Designed by Shamir Shah is Quintessentially Big Apple in Charm and Character, The Grand Affair That is Roohi and Chetan Jaikishans Mumbai Apartment, The Fabulous Homes of Our Countrys Top Art Patrons, Read Our November-December 2017 Art Issue, GQ India | VOGUE India | Cond Nast Traveller India. "We're not saying she's not run the museum properly. At home, he's begun to store old utensils and laminates old photographs and uses butter paper as separators. Soon after, Mukesh Ambani came to the Museum's rescue by announcing a grant of Rs 1.8 crore. Tasneem Zakaria Mehta Photos. I moved cases up and down. Earlier this month, Maharashtras minister of tourism Aaditya Thackeray released a book and inaugurated an exhibition at Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum commemorating the 150th anniversary of its establishment in Byculla. "I wore a six-pocket, three-fourth pair of shorts on my first day and got an earful," says Pawar. She exudes true professionalism because he hasn't ever seen her shaken or stirred. We do workshops with the craftsmen as well. For example, we have a full day games melaor a childrens festival where the whole family participates. Royalty-free Creative Video Editorial Archive Custom Content Creative Collections. All rights reserved. A vibrant Gulammohammed Sheikh has pride of place in the sitting room, a Sudhir Patwardhan hangs in the sit-out, Jitish Kallats, Gieve Patels and artists of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale jostle for space on other walls. bring in the audience, what's the point of the energy and effort?" BDL has already hosted exhibitions around this and will continue to engage with civic issues as well as questions around decolonisation, gender disparity, injustice and violence. Objects are not just about beauty but tell us about the world of the maker and the patron, their intentions, and the hazards they confronted. She recalls extensive travels around the country. The youngest stepson Fareed Zakaria is a journalist and star anchor of CNN. We live in a globally connected world, inundated daily with . Its overwhelming, the sheer volume of art in Tasneem Zakaria Mehtas house impossible to take in in one sitting or even five; but every piece has resonance in her life. The city and the Museum developed together, each . He always had people visiting and would always tell stories of his days as Foreign Secretary.FAVOURITE GADGETS: I only really use my iPhone and my laptop. We re-curated the collection to bring in a new focus on the city and on contemporary artistic practice. The College is committed to providing equal access and opportunity in employment and education to all employees and students. Located at the entrance of the Museum, the office has large vinyl boards of its expansion plans resting on one of its walls. A dedicated sculptor from Lucknow, Shiv Prasad Balsing, produced these models in Bombay. Mehta is past chair of the Task Force for Culture and Museums for the Confederation of Indian Industries. I married a Hindu and the only thing he told me was, 'Couldn't you find a good Muslim boy'? They spend a lot of time here looking at our collection, archives, and meeting our curatorial team. Jehangir Sabavala's remarkable engagement with young artists. Though, in the end, the Municipal Corporation bore 50 per cent of the cost as the building was stuck due to lack of funds. In 2018, BDL hosted Asymmetrical Objects, an exhibition that aimed to explore the critical discourse on environmental degradation in the current geological age of the Anthropocene. Fareed Zakaria Education Zakaria was a student at the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai, India. Let me go back in time. They allow us a peek into a civilisation long past or bring us close to today's issues. He has two siblings, a brother named Arshad Zakaria and a sister named Tasneem Zakaria Mehta. But she is still here (despite the notice). In Photos: Notable stars, artistes, actors, celebrities who bid us goodbye in 2020. The daughter of Rafiq Zakaria, wife of former Shell CEO and current chairman of Brookings India Vikram Mehta and sister of Fareed Zakaria Tasneem Zakaria Mehta has mentioned so many big names to me in the first 25 minutes of our conversation that I wonder if she knows any regular people. "A lot of contemporary art has to do with politics, and with literary theory." It is very different to the normal path a museum treads. The museum was meant to present these products of trade pottery, decorative crafts, building material, minerals, seeds, plants, medicinal herbs and teas. She followed this with a Masters in Liberal Arts at New York's Columbia University. Fareed Zakaria Wife. In spite of the six-months' notice issued to her, Mehta does not seem worried at all. Tasneem Zakaria Mehta: The Revivalist. Written by Tasneem Zakaria Mehta Mumbai | Updated: May 30, 2022 13:06 IST Tasneem Zakaria Mehta She published her first novel recently. "I never get time to shop or get my sari blouses tailored," she laments. There are echoes of her daughter in a Nicola Durvasula artwork, reflections of her mill conservation efforts with INTACH in Meera Devidayals prints, and a painting of Raziya Sultana by Heeral Trivedi finds connect to a book about the warrior princess written by Mehtas father, Rafiq Zakaria. Another big exhibition is titled 'Kindred Nations', which is about a relationship between India and America that goes back to the 17th century. Regardless, if I were to define love, for me at this time in my life it would entail spending time with my friends and laughing endlessly.Courtesy: Hello! His annual . Details Title: Walls of the. Mehta is very clear about basing the overall schedule on the idea that Indian art is holistic, handmade and participative in nature. (Tasneem Zakaria Mehta is vice-chairman, INTACH, and managing trustee and honorary director of Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Twitter Instagram KOO APP YOUTUBE end of article In 2005 the museum was awarded a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award of Excellence and has become an important cultural hub and platform for showcasing contemporary and historic exhibitions. The colonial wrought-iron table is from Mehta's time in Alexandria, Egypt, where she lived for two years. With piles of books scattered everywhere, the large office of art historian Tasneem Zakaria Mehta, managing trustee and honorary director of Mumbai's Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, looks eloquently cluttered. She is the Managing Trustee and Honorary Director of Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai and former Vice Chairman of INTACH. Human and group interaction is far more valuablethan anything one can find on Google, at least for the time being. Opinion. The house, too, feels like a throwback to a lost era. Excerpts: How should museums evolve so that they do not become anachronistic? Tasneem-Zakaria-Mehta: Get Latest News, Videos & Photos by Tasneem-Zakaria-Mehta on the trending topics, breaking news and top headlines at Times of India. During my year off, I worked and lived in villages on the outskirts of Udaipur, Rajasthan, helping domestically abused women as a volunteer for the NGO, Seva Mandir. STRENGTHS: Id like to believe that my biggest strength is that Im a very independent and strong-willed person. Reported By:| Edited By: Ornella D'Souza |Source: DNA |Updated: Dec 05, 2017, 02:02 PM IST. The couple's two daughters study abroad Malika, 27, is pursuing public policy at Harvard and 21-year-old Ahilya is at Wellesley College. The book captures the pluralism thats inherent in the museum collection, right from a diorama of Emperor Jehangir on Shikar (1927-28) to Mumbadevis statue (2009). She narrates the story of when Maharashtra's former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan wanted to host a Republic Day dinner at the Museum with high- profile people in attendance, but had to shift venue as the Museum could not let alcohol be served on the premises. As the 21 st century unfolds, new discoveries in science and technology have begun to transform our lives. Curated by Tasneem Zakaria Mehta . When she set out to refurbish the BDL plaza and its two cottages for the Guggenheim show in 2012, the civic administration didn't approve. Now I realise that managing a retail store and managing a museum have great similarities, because in both, you are dealing with the public, inventory, events, display, customers, footfalls, targets how you manage people on the floor. "We have fights about that. The divide between what is defined as 'art' and what's not is blurring, and that's very critical. [8] She was the president of Maulana Azad Education Society (MAES) and chairman of Maulana Azad Educational Trust (MAET), both in Aurangabad. Fareed and Paula are blessed with three children namely, Lila Zakaria, Omar Zakaria, and Sofia Zakaria. "You need footfalls; otherwise you should just give up, because that means your product is not working. TO READ THE FULL STORY, SUBSCRIBE NOW NOW AT JUST RS 249 A MONTH. The positions of the curator of the Museum and the director of Sir JJ School of Art were held by the same person for over 100 years. She became editor of the coffee table magazine Taj. Zakaria is married to Paula Throckmorton. Part of the reason why we [at Bhau Daji] are successful is that we are private-public; and if we were completely private, we would have been 10 times more successful. 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