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  • The Long Way to Arrive

    The Long Way to Arrive

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    This travelogue follows a month-long hitchhiking expedition through Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, where an artist’s worn boots become companions and witnesses. Between protests, painting sessions, remote villages, biennale installations and a nomadic festival, the road itself becomes a studio for rethinking movement, attention and what it means to truly arrive.

  • Celebrating Creativity at the Art Party in Panbazar

    Celebrating Creativity at the Art Party in Panbazar

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    On December 14, the ‘Art Party’ was organized by Slate Nest at the roadside bookshop called ‘Chinaki Kitap Ghar’ in Panbazar. This vibrant event served as an inaugural function, primarily attended by friends and family who were eager to celebrate the spirit of creativity and community. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as attendees mingled, sharing…

  • Hold Fast to Dreams: Inspirational Insights

    Hold Fast to Dreams: Inspirational Insights

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    In the quiet, serene heights of the Himalayas, Baniprosonno calls home a small town that sits at an altitude of two and a half thousand meters. Together with his wife, Putul, they share a life steeped in creativity and inspiration. Born in August in the 32nd year of the last century, Baniprosonno is not just…

  • Explore Local Talent: Art Showcase by Vivekananda Bagchi Students

    Explore Local Talent: Art Showcase by Vivekananda Bagchi Students

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    March 28th, 2025: Slate Nest to Host Vivekananda Bagchi’s Student Showcase In an exciting development for the local art scene, Slate Nest (Chinaki Kitap Ghar) Art Gallery in Panbazar will feature a showcase of works by students of emerging artist and instructor Vivekananda Bagchi. This exhibition highlights the talent cultivated at the Prism Pencil Portrait…