Description : Annual Art Exhibition 2018-19

Description : VIVA Institute of Applied Art participation at indian Oil Limited activity on 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October 2018 at Mahim Beach shore today at 7am to 10am. Students of applied art actively participated in this happening. Kindly post all photos in our big events section.

Description : "VIVA Institute of Applied Art- principal, staff and students took an initiative to express gratitude towards our Mahatama Gandhiji on 150th Birth Anniversary. The programme included with Lettering and Calligraphy Quotes activity, bhajans, public welfare street act, Design panels to create ambiance with Handwriting portrait of Bapu in different Indic Scripts. Poster and painting competition was the major happening of this week with inspirational classic movie 'Gandhi' screened in our auditorium. This will not only help our students to groom and appreciate but will surely make them a good responsible citizen of our country"

Description : International Day of Yoga, or commonly and unofficially referred to as Yoga Day, is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in 2015. An international day for yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice originated in India. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN address suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world. Like every year VIVA Institute of Applied art celebrated International Yoga day by performing Asanas by students and professors along with the non teaching staff as well. Final Year BFA 18-19 student Ms. Renu Dharmadhikari who is a frequent follower and performer of Yoga conducted the workshop along with Prof. Sangeeta Kurup. The session was held at the entrance corridor of the institute and and the entire premises was enchanted by OMKAR NAAD. The echoing of Gayatri Mantra was soothing to the body mind and soul. Ms. Renu performed few Asanas and also asked all participants to follow her with a very peaceful manner. Ms. Renu demonstrated the effective Asanas like KAPALBHATI & ANULOMVILOM with excellence too. The session ended with stretching and all the participants felt the calm in the body and soul and started the day.

Description : A visit of delegates from China to VIVA Institute of Applied Art for educational purpose: On Wednesday 22nd Nov’17 at 9.30 am VIVA Institute of Applied Art had a delegates (a team of 7 educationists) from China to promote ‘China-India cross culture Education in Art & Design’ The purpose of the visit was to undertake projects / discussion activities, in order to expand cross- cultural Art Design, Education, Academic exchanges, promote Chinese & foreign Art Disciplines of University- Inter school cooperation etc. They also mentioned that the seminar will prove to be a platform with new learnings and great opportunities coming on the way to India as well as China. The two sides shared views on cross culture between China and India, ancient allies and now evolving as modern competitors also revived their old cultural and religious ties. The delegates also showed interested in establishing cooperation with appropriate partners and they are seeking opportunities for spending this sum. Exchange of thoughts… With the continuous development of economy, the economic cooperation worldwide is becoming more and more frequent than before. Among the factors attributing to the conflicts, cross-culture is one major element, which has become increasingly important. Chinese Art has been varied throughout its ancient history, divided into period by the ruling Dynasties of China & changing technology. India and China are two eastern giants, both with more than five thousand year-old civilizations and rich cultural heritage. Nevertheless, historical interaction between the two had remained restricted, largely due to the geographic separation of them caused by the mighty Himalayas; few exceptions had of course been there, viz. travels of some scholars like Fa Xian and Xuan Zang to India from China and of Buddhist monks, particularly Bodhisatvas, from India to China happening over a period of more than two thousand years. Important to note is that during such limited exchanges, cultural differences did not stand in the way of interaction between two peoples, as motives of each side, say spiritual search and knowledge-seeking, were stronger. An active phase in India-China social contacts had to wait till the ushering in of modern era. And now is opportunity to promote ‘China-India cross culture Art Design Education’ for the development of Applied Art which will open new avenues varied job options for students in Applied Art. Quotes.. “The Silk Route not only served as a major trade route between India and China, but is also credited for facilitating the spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia.”- India “Indian Art & Architecture represent Indian diversify culture. Mughal & South Indian Architecture can be the example.”- China “China is emerging as a big retail manufacturer so various phases, characteristics in design has become very important, thus Applied At is picking up as fastest growing Design Program in China”- China “This visit will prove to be the cross-culture in business negotiation between china and India from various aspects, especially in Applied Art to open a good situation and promote the successful proceeding of Art & Design education between China and India.”- India

Description : It is a nonprofit trust which was formed as B’N Srivastava Foundation in 2006 and registered as nonprofit trust in 2008. Main activity started around art and raising mass and social awareness which was done by students in schools and Art Institutes of Bihar. A program “Make a greeting card” for armed forces was introduced in 2006. The chairman of this foundation is Lt. Gen. G. Banerjee, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM. Indian Army later on, program was renamed as ‘sketchpaintxprs for India’. Since two years VIVA Institute of Applied Art is associated with this foundation and program. VIVA Institute of Applied Art was felicitated for being the part of the program and remarkable work done by students with a Trophy and a Momento by Chief of Indian Army staff General Bipin Rawat at AMFC Dhanwantri Auditorium Pune. The program was attended by Prof. Sangita S. Patil, Principal, Prof. Mamta Raut, along with 3 students. Students quote: Ms. Poorti Vichare Happiness lies in the joy of achievement but falicitation by Chief of Indian Army staff General Bipin Rawat is so inspiring & the greatest honour ever ! The experience of sharing a stage with them is like out of the world.