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Pushpa Kumari: Celebrating Vulnerability and Connection in Art as a Winner of First Take 2024

Pushpa Kumari holding her First Take 2024 award, standing in front of a backdrop featuring the First Take 2024 logo and the abir brand.

Pushpa Kumari, an emerging contemporary artist from Bokaro, Jharkhand, is one of the 10 winners of First Take 2024. Pushpa’s work is embedded in the very complexities of a system that is inherently patriarchal, and it reflects her experiences as a woman and the obstacles that have shaped her views on society. Pushpa hailed from

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Artful Vision of Debiprasad: From Rural Roots to Urban Horizons

Debiprasad, an artist from West Bengal, starts by introducing himself. He reflects on his educational journey, starting with a Bachelor’s degree from the Government College of Art and Craft and a Master’s from Delhi College of Art. He has been based in Delhi since 2016, where he maintains a studio near Indira Gandhi Open University.

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10 Types of Tapes You Need for Your DIY Projects

Different Types of Tapes

Different Types of Tapes and Where to Use Them? When it comes to adhesives, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The right type of tape can make all the difference in various projects, from simple household repairs to complex industrial applications. In this article, let’s explore the most commonly used tapes, including masking tape, double-sided tape, duct

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Raki Nikahetiya’s Solo ‘Migrant Memory’ Highlights Cultural Shift in Identity

Kalkariti Art Gallery X Austrian Cultural Forum Kalakriti Art Gallery in collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Forum is set to premier a large-scale solo exhibition by the Austrian Sri Lankan artist Raki Nikahetiya in Hyderabad, with a presentation of textile, embroidery and marble in-lay works on the themes of migration, integration, memory and cultural belonging. 

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Avijit Dutta: Winner of First Take 2024, Capturing Howrah’s Industrial Landscape Through Surreal Art

Avijit Dutta, a participant holding a certificate and trophy at the First Take event organized by Abir.

As one of the 10 winners of the prestigious First Take 2024, Avijit Dutta also stands as a significant artist in today’s Indian art scene. Born in 1997 in the industrial town of Howrah, West Bengal, he was raised in an atmosphere where the grim realities of industrialisation and its toll on humans and the

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Easy Climate Change Drawings Ideas for a Global Effect

Climate Change Drawing: Inspiring Art with a Powerful Message Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, affecting ecosystems and weather patterns, which has in turn affected communities across the globe. As its global awareness grows, many individuals are modifying their daily practices to help the planet.  This is also where

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