Which exhibitions to look out for, which plays to catch? gives you a weekly dose on what’s hot on Mumbai’s culture scene

Which exhibitions to look out for, which plays to catch? gives you a weekly dose on what’s hot on Mumbai’s culture scene

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Cymroza Art Gallery is holding an exhibition displaying the works of 43 re n ow n e d a r t i s t s. Some of the artists, whose works will be on display at the show, include Ajay De, Akbar Padamsee, Arpana Caur, Datta Bansode, Douglas John, Lalitha Lajmi, Satish Gujral and several others. On display at the Cymroza Art Gallery, 72- Bhulabhai Desai Road till November 17, 11 am to 6 pm.
Arabinda Samanta’s collection titled Expressive Emotional Splendour, comprises works on canvas with special textural effects to reveal a stone finish and surface finesse. His series generates positive energy. Check it out at Artists’ Center, Ador House, 6, K. Dubhash Marg, Kala Ghoda, till November 11, 11 am to 7 pm. 
 
Gujjubhai Ni Golmal (Gujarati) is the story about Arvind Vakharia, a simpleton surrounded by an overbearing wife, a mother-in-law and a useless brother-in-law. Burdened by the responsibility of being a good husband, he tries every shortcut to make a quick buck, but it always backfires. Does he ever succeed in satisfying them? The play will be staged on November 11 at Bhaidas Hall, Vile Parle, 3:30 pm and at Tejpal Hall, Gowalia Tank, 7:45 pm. 
 
Lisa Scadron’s process of creation always changes her initial conception; through play — trial and mishaps, stops and starts — the materials converge into something unexpected. Her experimentation with paint and texture frequently results in paintings with numerous layers. At The Fine Art Company Studio, 2, Evergreen Society, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W) till November 11, 11 am to 7 pm.