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Masnavi: Global Artists Reimagine Folklore Through Miniature Art at New Delhi Show

Exhibitions /

Ojas Art, New Delhi is set to host “Masnavi: Lores Across Lands,” a major group exhibition curated by Khushboo Jain, opening on November 23, 2025, and running until January 11, 2026. The show features nearly 60 works by artists from across the Indian subcontinent, Turkey, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the UK, each examining how […]

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The Ashta Nayika: Eight Types of Heroines in Indian Miniature Painting

Columns, Editor's Pick /

During medieval times, the Mughal rulers brought great changes to Indian art. They supported artists with money and resources, which helped painting reach new heights. This period saw a beautiful mix of Persian art with local Indian styles, creating different schools like Mughal, Rajasthani, Pahadi, and Deccani painting. From this mix came miniature paintings –

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Analysing the relations between the Sikhs and the hill Rajas in history through Miniature Art

Room For More Art /

Manmeet Kaur The relationship between Sikhism and the northern Hill States dates back to Guru Nanak\’s travels and has only grown stronger since then. Most intellectuals only contemplate the impact of these factors during the Maharajah Ranjit Singh era of the Sikh Empire, disregarding the connections of the last five Sikh Gurus who periodically visited, lived

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Unveiling the Intricate Artistry of Iranian Miniature: Tracing Its Enduring Influence on Deccani Paintings.

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Early Background and Introduction:  Iranian miniature art, dating back to pre-Islamic times, is a small-scale painting on paper used as book illustrations or individual artworks in albums called ‘Muraqqa’. It has been popular in the West due to its longevity and better-preserved condition. Persian art originated in Iran, spread to China, developed, and returned to

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Exploring the Vibrant World of Miniature Paintings on Holi

Photo Gallery /

One of India’s most colourful and extensively observed holidays is Holi, sometimes called the Festival of Colors. It heralds the coming of spring and the triumph of right over wrong. Holi has long been a cherished theme in Indian miniature art, particularly in Rajasthani, Mughal, and Pahari schools of painting.  These intricate, detailed artworks beautifully

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Ojas Art Explores Miniature Styles With ‘Musawwari: Miniatures Today’

Exhibitions /

Ojas Art’s Newest Exhibition Ojas Art brings together a new show titled ‘Musawwari: Miniatures Today.’ The show opens on October 4, 2024 and will continue till November 24, 2024 (11 AM – 7 PM). The exhibition seeks to move beyond the revival of miniature art, and invites a much deeper inquiry into its dynamic and

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11 Famous Mughal Miniature Paintings Etched Into History

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Each piece of art and architecture is unique. But why is that? This is because they are influenced by the political climate, the cultural identity, and the resources available. The same goes for miniature paintings. There are several schools such as Iranian miniature paintings, Kangra miniature paintings, and Mughal miniature paintings. Mughal Miniature Paintings are

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Dr. Jasmine is Pioneering a Contemporary Renaissance in Kangra and Basohli Miniature Painting

Artists of the Week /

Dr. Jasmine, an erudite contemporary miniature artist, stands as a luminary in Kangra and Basohli paintings. Armed with a Masters Specialisation and a distinguished Ph.D. in Miniature Painting, her academic prowess is as profound as her artistic finesse. Driven by an unwavering passion for the genre, Jasmine’s oeuvre transcends conventional boundaries, pushing the limits of

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Dr. B. N. Goswami: Bringing Miniature Art Out of the Folios of the Past

Columns, Featured /

Once Dr. B. N. Goswami showed me a catalogue of an exhibition of miniature artists from Lahore, showing in New York. He was enamoured of the strides taken by the modern miniature artists from the National College of Arts, Lahore, especially by the works of Shazia Sikander. The catalogue exposed me to an altogether new

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