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Digvijay Nikam There is a significant relationship between writing and painting. Our painting tradition has been saturated with it. But now we have developed a purist mode where we have separated the two. This is like saying that when you see, you should shut your ears; while you hear, you should close your eyes. You […]
The Rebellious Artworld of Gulam Mohammed Sheikh Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe Quran calligraphy, also known as Islamic or Arabic calligraphy, is a highly regarded art style distinguished by delicate and flowing forms. It is strongly ingrained in Islamic culture, and it has been used to transcribe and embellish lines from the Quran – ‘the holy book of Islam.’ It is used to write Arabic
Smriti Malhotra Architects who once used to engage in the laborious task of sketching their designs whatever piece of paper they could get their hands on are now moving towards Artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence tools can now produce thousands of design possibilities with just a few prompts. One such unique mind is that
Smriti Malhotra Textiles have played a significant role in the trading practices between countries since the beginning of time. Our Indian textiles such as double ikat patola have been traded to far away islands of Indonesia, Indian chintz & Kashmiri shawls to Europe, but in this article we shall be talking about a beautiful
The Chinese Connection of Parsi-Gara Embroidery Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
Prachi Sahasrabudhe Persian rugs are renowned around the world for their stunning beauty and expert craftsmanship. These carpets have a millennia-long history, having originated in ancient Persia (present-day Iran). Persia is renowned as the birthplace of carpet design, a kind of art for which the Persians have unique talents and knowledge. Their natural impulse is
From Floral to Geometry, Iran Carries its Civilizational Journey on its Rugs. Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented and terrifying event that shook the whole world. We scurried into our homes and resorted to whatever we could find to keep ourselves entertained within the confines of the four walls of our homes. Likewise, in a recent online gallery that has been making the rounds on
Tsuktiben Jamir Apre Art House in Mumbai was the brainchild of Ms. Prerna Jain her long-term goal of to contribute to the rich, multifaceted field of modern and contemporary art and to provide an innovative forum for its appreciation and dissemination on a national and international scale. In order to fulfil its commitment to promote
Candidates for the Arpe Art House Residency Programme Announced Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
Pre-Columbian Sculpture from 2,500 Years Ago Returned to Mexico. Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir Horology or the art of clock and watchmaking is an intricate and delicate process that requires patience and acquired skill, and for many, it was through this practise that they were able to put food on the table. Such was the case for people like Mohammad Yousuf Khanday who has been in the
Srinagar’s Horologists Face the Demise of Their Cherished Art Read More »