A graduate in English Literature and former NIFT student, Valay Gada curated his first ever solo exhibition at The Loft at Lower Parel, Mumbai. Aptly titled ‘Anthills of the Urban Savannah’, the exhibition features sculptures which clearly reflect Valay Gada’s incessant belief in the endless erosion of nature and its resources because of industrialisation and urbanisation.

Dividing the exhibition into different categories, Valay took the visitors through a timeless journey, wherein they could get a first-hand experience of how science and biotechnology technology have together inflated the urban development to an unprecedented extent, yet have simultaneously deployed the urban landscapes of anything and everything that nature has to offer.

Hosted by Nisha Jamwal, the exhibition left the onlookers on a mind-blown level, all thanks to the excellent personification of Valay’s imagination on his artworks.

A couple of high-profile elites, socialites and Bollywood celebrities could be spotted on the exhibition. Enjoying the experience of six course champagne lunch soiree and Valay’s commendable artworks were Vidya Malawade, Manasi Scott, Tanisha Mukherjee, designer Kresha Bajaj, Lavinia Hansraj, jeweller Vinisha Tulsiani, Kiran Datwani, socialites Sherry Rane, Sheeba Akashdeep and Kadambari Lakhani amongst others.

With the onset of the festive season, Twinkle Khanna’s concept home decor destination-The White Window saw the preview of a pop up of fashion apparels, jewellery and home décor and gift items, on 9^th October.

Speaking of fashion apparels, designer Laila Motwane presented her collection titled ‘Forest Bloom’, replete of exclusive traditional Indian and ethnic wear like gracious Anarkali suits, elegant kurtis, tunics and many more. The collection was a clear reflection of the celebration and festivity rampant during Diwali.

Enhancing the mood to an unprecedented extent was the exquisite jewellery collection from Raya Jewels by Vijeta R, which was comprised of choker, collar and layered necklace, fringe and chandelier earrings to name few, all in glamorous coloured stones such as onyx, amethyst, turquoise, agate, lapis, pyramid mirror and topaz.

Last but not the least, Twinkle Khanna’s splendid ‘The Faraway Tree’ candle carnival, made the purpose of the entire preview explicitly come full circle. The collection was replete of an eclectic mix of home décor items and home accessories such as cushions, rugs, candles and many more.

Showing their willing support and making merry at the celebratory event were guests like Sonakshi Sinha, Sanvari Alagh, Anjori Alagh, Maya Alagh, Neelam Kothari, Seema Khan, Gayatri Oberoi, Alka Hiranandani, Dipti Sandesara, Anu Dewan, Bhavna Pandey, Penny Patel, Nayantara Thacker, Anjana Sharma, Nandini Singh, Parizad Kolah, Sharmilla and Shaan Khanna, Ishika Mohan Motwane, Schauna Chauhan and Anu Jasani amongst many others.