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Man of the Metropolis
The Urban Indian city is a collection of dreams that get muddled with the chaos of day to day survival. Skyscrapers tower over every tall dream, noise permeates through every thought and the heat...
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Beyond A Canvas : Gaia
Gaia was one of those first few artists who organised the Open Walls Baltimore. The peculiarity of Gaia is that he uses his hands as focal points. He was recently featured in Forbes magazine as one of...
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An All Women Kathakali Saga
Photos: Ramesh Varma and Aabha Muralidharan Strolling through the veranda, I was led to the Tripunithura Temple Ootupura. The chimes of pancharimelam rang in my ears. As I walked into the green room, I...
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Anandana Kapur: A people’s person
Life is short, youth finite, but there exists limitless opportunities. Where there is an open mind, there will always be a frontier. The ability to recognize opportunities and move in new – and...
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Kokaachi-Of Monsters, men, & mysteries
Text: Anoodha Kunnath-Curiouser Photos: Kokaachi Studio On a Kokaachi hunt with graphic novelists, animators and adventurists, Tina and Pratheek Thomas. A Kokaachi, for most South Indian children,...
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KOCHI-STATE GOES BEYOND TOURISM
Text: FWD Media Photos: Jinson Abraham Kochi is a state that goes beyond tourism, it’s now advanced and has become a destination for medical services. Kochi is always capable of springing up...
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AN ACHING ART-George J Thallath
Text: Varun Kannan Photos: Anand Krishna & Kerala Folklore Theatre The Kerala Folklore Theatre owned by George J Thallath takes you to a place somewhere in the vast expanse of time. What is it...
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On A Different Mission-Sudarshan Shetty
Text: FWD Media Photos: Various Sources Sudarshan Shetty, the frontman of KMB 2016, talks to FWD about art, himself and the plans for the Biennale. As an artist, one is occupied with his work,...
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Anneha: Kudumbashree Fashions by Ann Joseph
Can a few rural women and an investment banker revolutionize fashion? The story of Anneha would make you say ‘Yes!’ FWD had a stirring conversation with Ann Joseph, who took us through her plans for...
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Mad Dogs Trust Penny Koch Shepherd
Photos: Suneesh Suresh “Attitude towards animals should change. A pet can be a benefit to the family, elderly and young alike.” Pouring her heart out for the cause of the abandoned animals in the area,...
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Through the Lens of Nisha Kutty
Photo: Nisha Kutty Malayali’s have a lot to be proud of. Add this renowned fashion photographer to that list. With her keen eye for color and composition, Nisha Kutty has made it big in the world of...
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James Joseph’s Jackfruit 365
Photo: James Joseph Hit the Road Jack, James Joseph thinks jackfruits are not only tasty but fruitful with ideas. FWD got into a conversation with James Joseph – owner of Jackfruit 365. James Joseph,...
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‘I am a thani malayali penkutti’
Photos: Suneesh Suresh “It was my dream to come to India. I wanted to understand the culture, live it and dive into it.” Miriam Rahul Raj sounded extremely Indian over the phone. Not that she...
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KCA’s Jayesh George Speaking
Photos: Suneesh Suresh Preparing for the Indian Super League, the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium is buzzing with activity. The office of the KCA (Kerala Cricket Association) and the KFA (Kerala...
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Gone with the Wind
With his bow and violin, we listen in to Manoj George’s music and perspective on what’s like to be an independent musician. During a stirring noon, I was informed that the interview would be slightly...
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Up close with Revathi Kant
Titan’s Revathi Kant gets up, close and personal on successfully bridging ethnic jewellery and contemporary corporate class Revathi Kant, Associate Vice President of Design, Innovation &...
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BIGGER THE BETTER – ZAHA HADID
Zaha Hadid is known to make a big impact when it comes to her buildings and her perspectives. Accepting the Pritzker Architecture prize in 2004, Zaha Hadid, the first woman to have accomplished the...
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In Line with Her – a man’s view
We caught up with three artists to interpret the famous lines of Carol Ann’s Duffy poem, ‘Standing Female Nude’ Six hours like this for a few francs.Belly nipple arse in the window light, he drains the...
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The craftsmanship skills by Gina Joseph
Gina Joseph tells us how staying rooted to our ancient culture makes her jewellery brand, Zola, one of a kind. For an artist, Gina does not surprise us with the many places she has visited, and the...
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A tale of Instagram and Anthony Danielle
New age Instagrammer Anthony Danielle shows us how people walk the talk and how a city is a mood-board for inspiration American photographer Anthony Danielle first dabbed a camera during his...
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