kolkata art lovers in kolkata have a lot to look forward to this month at the rabindranath tagore cultural centre the centre is holding a unique exhibition of dokra and terracotta art and an exhibition of jamini roys paintings at its bengal art gallery both were inaugurated by the directorgeneral of iccr pavan varma on sundaykolkata has a vibrant art culture and both these exhibitions truly reflect that these exhibitions are a continuation of our efforts to promote the art and culture of the region and encourage greater cultural exchanges between india and its southeastern neighbours said varma titled expressions in dokra and terracotta the first exhibition will continue till december 21 presented by mrittika foundation it showcases the true potential and versatility of these ageold crafts these works of art can be adapted into newer manifestations at any time and age and be accepted as part of the world and sociocultural scenario said malini mondal of mrittika foundation the centres new cafeteria cafe the was also inaugurated by varma it will only have those items on its menu that used to be either among tagores favourite dishes or those that the bard had been served on various momentous occasions during his numerous trips abroadone page of the menu card for example is a replica of the menu that was specially prepared by india society london in 1912 to felicitate tagore and celebrate the publication of the gitanjali in english while many of these items are popular here one must understand that they have lost much of their british originality of the early 20th century we have managed to get the recipes for all the items and these will be followed in toto said ratikanta basu who is setting up the cafe ththe exhibition of jamini roys paintings will continue till the end of this month