Festival dedicated to Indian classical music
The Saptak Music Festival is one of India's most well regarded classical events. Dozens of artists participate in the festival, from established performers to emerging talent, and it will feature Rajasthani folk music, sitar recitals and percussion recitals on the tabla, pakhawaj and mridangam. It was founded in 1980, with the approval of Indian sitar legend Ravi Shankar, and is run by the Saptak School of Music. About 450 students attend the school, which is devoted to teaching the principles of Hindustani classical music. The festival runs in Ahmedabad until January 13. For more information visit www.saptak.org
Archives of influential regional magazine go online
Bidoun was founded in 2004 and has been a vibrant forum for writers, artists and designers to share their thoughts on the Middle East and wider region. Publication of Bidoun, Arabic for "without", has been erratic – while it is sometimes published several times a year, its last print edition appeared in 2013. Now the entire archive has been put online for free and editors have asked prominent writers such as Orhan Pamuk to record their favourite pieces. Over 10 years, the magazine has tackled such issues as the end of Hosni Mubarak's rule in Egypt, Pakistani horror film, and the influence of Star Wars on Saddam Hussein's despotic son, Uday. For more information visit www.bidoun.org
Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei in context
This exhibition in Melbourne looks at the work of pop art legend Andy Warhol, alongside that of Ai Weiwei. The show attempts to examine contemporary art, politics and life through both artists – with some arguing Warhol represents the "American" 20th century and Ai Weiwei the Chinese century to come. More than 300 works from both artists are on display, including immersive installations, paintings, sculpture, film, photography, social media and several new commissions from Ai Weiwei. Andy Warhol – Ai Weiwei runs at the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia until April 24. For more information visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au