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Kotpad, a small village nestled in the picturesque state of Odisha, holds a weaving tradition that is both captivating and vanishing with the passage of time. The artistry of Kotpad weaving, passed down through generations, embodies a softer, more artistic lens of the world. Weaver’s Homes at Kotpad Within the weavers’ abodes, a long corridor […]
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Richa Aarya: A remarkable voice for women bound in regression Rustic roots in the small Haryana village of Samalkha provide identity and purpose to the creations of powerhouse young artist Richa Aarya, who gives a voice to the struggles of women in regressive environments. Her art gathers heft from lived experiences, and its impact is
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A Debut Exhibition of Home Design Objects at the Historic Burdwan Palace Kolkata, India : Vikram Goyal Studio and Viya are proud to announce their first-ever joint showcase in Kolkata, marking a significant new chapter for both design houses. Set against the grand backdrop of the iconic Burdwan Palace, from June 18th to 21st ,
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Global sportswear giant Nike has launched a collaboration with Toronto-based Indian design collective NorBlack NorWhite, featuring a vibrant collection that celebrates traditional Indian bandhani craftsmanship on June 11, 2024. Collection Details The Nike x NorBlack NorWhite collection features women’s sportswear incorporating bandhani, a centuries-old Indian tie-dye technique. The line includes: Brand Background NorBlack NorWhite was
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Veteran artist Vasudevan Akkitham discusses with Abir Pothi the changing mores of art in the last four decades, and shares his wisdom for fledgling artists Regarded a pioneer of Indian art, 63-year-old Vasudevan Akkitham has had a bird’s-eye view and understanding of its fascinating evolution over the last four-odd decades, and believes that we stand
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The line between fine art and craft has been steadily blurring over the past few decades. Traditionally, craft has been tied to manual skill, materiality, and function, while fine art was seen as the domain of ideas, aesthetics and intellectual depth. But today, a wave of contemporary Indian artists is challenging this outdated divide, these
Krishen Khanna Turning 100 this July, Krishen Khanna remains one of Indian art’s most quietly revolutionary voices. We celebrate a visionary who chose the canvas over the ledger, leaving behind a secure banking job to paint full time. With a practice that spans sculpture, painting, and political commentary, Khanna’s contribution to Indian art has been
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The 1940s saw the emergence of the post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism. It is distinguished by its importance on the dynamic and improvised application of paint on the canvas, frequently employing broad brushstrokes to portray the subconscious and emotional components of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly influenced the mid-20th-century
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Fine art is knowledge made visible. – Gustave Courbet Image Courtesy: Wikipedia Gustave Courbet was a renowned French artist and leader of the 19th century Realist movement. Courbet rebelled against the Romantic painting tradition, turning to everyday events for his subject matter. His huge shadowed canvases with their solid groups of figures, such as The
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Frieze London, one of the world’s most influential contemporary art fairs, focuses only on contemporary art and living artists. Taking place in The Regent’s Park, London, the fair’s exhibiting galleries represent some of the most exciting artists working today. A team of world-leading independent curators advise on feature sections, making possible performance-based work and ambitious
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