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Comics Conclave Showcasing Satyajit Ray’s Original Sketchbook

Although the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, has frequently been a pioneer in tying technological challenges to everyday language, the country’s engineering institutes are typically thought of as churning up technical solutions for the nation’s difficult problems. For fans of visual storytelling and cinema, the “Comics Conclave” at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) […]

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Bringing realism and sensitivity to art in postcolonial India: Atul Dodiya

JANUARY 20, ON THIS DAY Known as “one of India’s most acclaimed postcolonial artists” and a “leader of the younger generation of artists”, Atul Dodiya is one of the most sought-after contemporary Indian artists today. Married to fellow painter Anju Dodiya, he and lives and works in Mumbai — the city he was born in,

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Hair today, art tomorrow! African artist Laetitia Ky locks down using her mane for art, activism

The natural Afro-textured hair, or kinky hair, of African-origin people has long been an issue of cultural pride and civil rights (the latter especially for African-Americans, amid a long history of slavery and issues of ghettoisation and persistent violence by law enforcement authorities). The hiding of this naturally voluminous, dense, curly hair to conform with

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Satish Sharma: creating pleasure in the viewing experience

Ved Prakash Bhardwaj Satish Sharma’s painting and sculptures exhibition began on January 12 at Triveni Kala Sangam in Delhi. The exhibition, titled Marked Terrain, includes paintings as well as sculptures. He avoids using any kind of description or narrative in his artwork, which only enhances the viewing experience. The paintings and sculptures included in this

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‘Roopantar-Transformation’ showcasing the transformation of traditional craft into contemporary design

The history of traditional craft techniques and how they were adapted into a modern design is traced in the exhibition “Roopantar-Transformation.” The focus of this exhibition is on how supposedly established customs adapt to change and embrace the “new,” whether it be methods, components, or features. This show honours the fundamental act of Transformation, Roopantar,

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The Legacy of Arthur Burdett Frost in the Art World

Abhishek Kumar JANUARY 17, ON THIS DAY Arthur Burdett Frost is one of the most influential and iconic American illustrators of the 19th century. His illustrations have become a cornerstone of American visual culture, appearing in magazines, books, and advertisements throughout his career. His work, which often featured animals, rural scenes, and children, was highly

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