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Vandana Shukla Humour has been an essential element of art since the earliest times. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, artists have used humour to engage, entertain, and enlighten their audiences. Once we take a closer glimpse into Indian art, we find out that it also hosts a rich history of humour that is […]
Tickling the Funny Bone: Exploring Humour in Indian Art Read More »
“Peace is not good for an artist. How can that happen? The mind strives and burns all the time in the creative activity of art.” Jamini Roy The legend of Jamini Roy can plainly be described best by the following excerpt from a poem by Nissim Ezekiel, who was a valued admirer of Roy’s work,
Fusion of Individuality and Roots: Celebrating Jamini Roy Paintings Read More »
Artissima Internazionale d’Arte Contemporanea di Torino Italy’s only art fair dedicated exclusively to contemporary art, announces the first highlights of its 32nd edition, directed by Luigi Fassi. For its 2025 edition, Artissima will revive key initiatives from recent years, reinforcing its role as vibrant core of one of Europe’s most dynamic Art Weeks. The fair
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Mianzi designs bamboo products that aim to revolutionize the way bamboo is seen and used by bringing eco-friendly yet inventive and aesthetic bamboo-built options in furniture, lifestyle products, bicycle, and architecture in near future. Founded in 2018 by architect and industrial designer Shashank Gautam, this pioneering venture has embarked on a mission to “sustainabli-ze” industrialization.
Mianzi: Industrializing Sustainability and Craft Read More »
The Art Gallery of South Australia has announced Jack Ball as the winner of the prestigious Ramsay Art Prize 2025, awarding the Sydney-based artist $100,000 for their large-scale photographic and sculptural installation Heavy Grit. Jack Ball was among 22 finalists selected from more than 500 entries for the $100,000 biennial prize, awarded to a contemporary
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Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani are the co-founders of MuseMart, a design-led product label that grew out of their curiosity to create objects with presence, wit, and soul, bringing together their diverse backgrounds in architecture and the creative field — with Jasem studying Fine Arts at the Savannah College of Art and Design, while Huzefa
MuseMart: A triumph of Passion for Design Read More »
What started as an idea of self-expression and a novel understanding of “what makes you YOU” for Nutan ultimately formed the foundation of the revolutionary brand Turn Black – India’s one and only all-black ethical clothing line. Nutan, who is originally from Uttarakhand and has spent most of her life in Delhi, was always driven
Nutan and Turn Black: A Story of Embracing Authenticity Read More »
An oil portrait believed to be the only painting for which Mahatma Gandhi ever sat is set to go under the hammer at Bonhams this July, with an estimated value between £50,000 and £70,000 (approximately ₹58 lakh to ₹81 lakh). This will be the first time the historic artwork appears at auction. It remained in
Rare Gandhi Portrait Heads to Auction at Bonhams UK Read More »
Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) was an English-born Mexican Surrealist artist and writer known for her haunting, autobiographical and powerful paintings that incorporate images of the occult, sorcery, metamorphosis, alchemy, and dream realm. Who was Leonora Carrington Carrington was born in a wealthy Roman Catholic family and rebelled agaist her privileges upbringing and gendered expectations. Carrington’s mother,
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Bhoomija is an architecture practice founded on the belief that well-designed spaces can transform everyday life. For them, thoughtfully designed space can breathe life into routine, offer pause in a fast-moving world, and bring grace to even the simplest of acts. The Creative Vision Behind Bhoomija An alumnus of L.S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai
Bhoomija’s Architecture of Stillness and Sensitivity Read More »