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Celebration and Devotion, Holi in Indian Folk Art

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The vibrant festival of Holi has inspired countless folk artists across India for centuries, each region interpreting the celebration through distinctive artistic traditions. These colorful expressions capture not just the festival’s visual spectacle, but its cultural significance and the stories that give it meaning. Sanjhi Art In Mathura and Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, […]

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Ashok Vajpeyi’s New Book makes S.H Raza the Prophet of Harmony 

Review /
Ashok Vajpeyi and S.H.Raza looking at each other with love

Published with the Speaking Tiger Books in 2025, Celebration & Prayer illuminates us on the life of the Iconic Indian Artist What would be the opposite of communal? ‘Harmonal’. Not of bodies and biology, though it does not lack emotion either, but the one that is the practice of peace and sustainability.Sayed Haider Raza was not

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The Global and the hyper-local in Nynikas’s Nyn

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

Nynika is a visionary architect and designer who brings a nuanced, interdisciplinary approach to contemporary design. With prestigious academic credentials from MIT and Wellesley College, including notable research fellowships, she has cultivated a rich background that spans architecture, art history, and design innovation. Her professional journey has been marked by collaborations with internationally renowned practices

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Inside the Photographic World of Fabien Charuau

Artist Profile, Editor's Pick /
Rhetoric of the JPEG - # 3 (2024)

Getting To Know Fabien Charuau Fabien Charuau is a French-born artist and architectural photographer living in Mumbai. He is known for his thoughtful approach to architectural photography and his innovative digital artworks. Fabien Charuau’s Photographic Style As an architectural photographer, He captures more than just buildings—he reveals the emotional and cultural stories behind them. His

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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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Music, Craft and Design in Anuj Anjaria’s Motionworks

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

Anuj Anjaria is a multidisciplinary artist and designer who has carved a unique niche in the world of kinetic art through his innovative company, Motionworks. Based in Ahmedabad, Anjaria’s Motionworks blends his background in Interior Design from CEPT University with a profound exploration of movement and artistic expression. Anjaria’s Motionworks stands out as a pioneering

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The Economy of the Art Market Threatened by Trump’s Tariff Revival

Editor's Pick, News /
Trump's Tariff

Artists and the Art makers across U.S, Canada, China and Mexico face potential changes in their practice due to trade wars.  President Donald Trump’s recent move of tariff increase has majorly impacted multiple sectors, including the art market. These trade policies introduce challenges for artists, collectors, galleries, and art suppliers, and have economic effects on

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