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Can Nepalese Activists Reclaim Stolen Treasures Valued at Over $1 Million?

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In a significant victory for cultural heritage preservation, Nepal celebrated the repatriation of four antiquities valued at more than $1 million in early December. Among the returned treasures were a large pair of gilt-bronze Bhairava masks, stolen in the mid-1990s, which had made their way to the collections of prestigious institutions like the Rubin Museum […]

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British-Indian Artist Chila Kumari Burman’s Sculpture Shortlisted for Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth

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A vibrant and culturally resonant installation by British-Indian artist Chila Kumari Burman has captured attention as it vies for a spot on Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth. Inspired by her father’s migration from India to the UK, Burman’s artwork titled ‘The Smile You Send Returns To You’ stands out among the seven proposals shortlisted for public

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“Owners Forced to Sacrifice Homes for High-Rise Development in Guwahati”, Says Renowned artist Pinaki Bhattachrjee (Part-1)

Featured, Samvaad /

Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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Create Visual Treats For Your Readers With Calligraphy Markers

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When we talk about art, the first thing that comes to our mind is paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Rarely do we put calligraphy under the umbrella term. But guess what? Calligraphy IS an art form. Instead of simply writing letters and words, calligraphy decorates them following a particular design and harmony. If you aren’t good

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Puja Das Examies the Urban Matrix With a Creative Tribute to Development

Artists of the Week /

Puja Das’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in the concept of constructions, a theme that has been intricately woven into the fabric of her life since childhood. Growing up amidst the transformation of her homeland into a bustling urban landscape, Das found herself drawn to the subtle yet profound aspects of daily life that often

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“Stone Hasn’t Left me”, Says the Curator of Yuva Sambhava Robin David

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When it comes to artistic expression, mediums, techniques, and perceptions frequently change over time. Nonetheless, despite all of this change, there is still a persistent dedication to customs and respect for ancestry that informs and influences the field of art. The recent show presented by renowned sculptor Robin David under the Raza Foundation’s auspices resonates

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Bhadralok: Architectural Legacy and Cultural Identity in Kolkata and Beyond

Architecture, Columns, Room For More Art /

We have earlier learned about the Bhadralok of Kolkata and how the term and the people came into being around the 19th century. Bhadralok of course was defined by their Bhadrata (good manners). The Bhadralok did not just inhabit urban spaces, but in rural areas, a defining trait of the Bhadralok is their aversion to

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2024 Design Educates Awards 2024 Announced. Check the Details

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The Design Educates Awards (DEAwards) have been launched to acknowledge and promote architectural and design projects that significantly influence society. These awards spotlight creativity and innovation, focusing on projects completed or conceived within the past five years that embody added value beyond mere aesthetics. Criteria for Recognition DEAwards seeks projects that not only exhibit exceptional

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