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Artists who Captured Durga Puja of Bengal Worshipped through Durga Puja, one of the grandest festivals in India, which commemorates the victory of Good over Evil as goddess Durga defeats Mahishasura demon. There is more to this festive season than just worship; it provides a platform for artistic blooms: sketches, drawings, paints and artwork bringing […]
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Ojas Art’s Newest Exhibition Ojas Art brings together a new show titled ‘Musawwari: Miniatures Today.’ The show opens on October 4, 2024 and will continue till November 24, 2024 (11 AM – 7 PM). The exhibition seeks to move beyond the revival of miniature art, and invites a much deeper inquiry into its dynamic and
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With the brush we merely tint, while the imagination alone produces colour. – Théodore Géricault Introduction A significant character in French 19th-century painting, Théodore Géricault contributed to modern art with his ground-breaking treatment of the subject matter and unique aesthetic. Géricault, who was born on this day in Rouen, France, on the 26th of September
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A famous American lens men Stephen Shore who found his lecture course exhausted at the Central Academy of fine Arts( CAFA) in Beijing a week previously, griping that audiences were continually on their telephone. The evening presentation, titled “Five Experience That Changed My Life and Led Me to Become a Photographer,” was interrupted by Shore
Gandhi as a Fashion Designer: A Vision of Simplicity and Identity Most of us think of Mahatma Gandhi and we are reminded how he helped India gain Independence and his teachings on Ahimsa (Non-Violence) but little do we realise he also did wonders to the fashion hemisphere. Gandhi was also ahead of his time in
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Mexican Artist Teresa Margolles Creates Monument to Trans Community for Trafalgar Square The gritty work by Mexican artist Teresa Margolles will be installed on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, London. Titled Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant), the piece will consist of moulds taken from the faces of 726 transgender,
What is Jasleen Kaur’s installation at Turner Prize 2024 about? Tate Britain, 24 September 2024 — What we will remember from the Turner Prize this year is Jasleen Kaur’s menacingly funny installation which mixes cultural history, music and bright imagery. Charged with the energy of her Sikh background and upbringing in Glasgow, her work has
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Foreign Architects in India India’s architectural landscape features the innovative contributions of foreign architects, blending global styles with local traditions. Visionaries like Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn, and Laurie Baker have left their mark, creating iconic structures that reflect India’s diverse culture and history while addressing modern urban challenges. Their work continues to inspire contemporary architecture.
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Icons of Mahatma Gandhi The titan in the fight for independence was none other than the towering figure of Mahatma Gandhi who is too often remembered for his deeply-rooted principles of non-violence (ahimsa) and truth (satya). His sayings and his philosophy became entwined with a catalog of images representing nonviolent protest and self-sufficiency. From the
Do You Know About These 7 Icons Associated With Gandhi? Read More »
Abhishek: The Journey From Nalanda to Delhi The Struggles Behind Success In this conversation, we interview sculptor Abhishek (Abhishek Soundra) on his life story and career journey in the pursuit of art — the trials and tribulations that has shaped it. Not only as a sculptor but an artist hailing from the ancient land of
Has Modern Art Forgotten Its Purpose? Read More »