India, March 13 -- The Kolkata Centre for Creativity's Ami Arts Festival, which ran from November 21 to December 22, 2024, contributed to the lively energy of the city at that time of the year. Ami is a Bengali word, meaning 'I'. True to its name, the festival celebrated self-expression, locating the personal in a social and political context, and encouraging audiences to stay curious about the catharsis that art provides when it is incorporated into hectic urban lives.

"From a small local art fair, we have grown into a month-long festival that gives a boost to the country's arts and culture industry," said Richa Agarwal, Chairperson, Kolkata Centre for Creativity. Her guiding principle behind the programming was to "create an inclusive ...