When it comes to handbags, the Hermès Birkin continues to be the ultimate status symbol and the most sought-after piece of jewellery for the wealthy and famous. This is the story of the iconic Birkin and its Indian connection. How did it all begin? On a transatlantic journey in 1983, actress Jane Birkin and Hermès […]
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Thota Vaikuntam is a man who wears many hats. He is a legend, an artist, and an art director. He was born in 1942 in Burugupalli, Karimnagar, Telangana. His father had a grocery shop and was strongly against him pursuing art. With the support of his brother and mother, he finally came around to take
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Introduction Revered as the “king of fruits,” mangoes are synonymous with the peak of summer’s bounty, a time when their ripe, golden hues adorn orchards across the land. But why this regal epithet? To uncover the deeper significance behind this title, we must delve into the annals of ancient texts, where the mango emerges not
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American architect Michael Graves was well-known for his postmodern designs and contributions to architecture and design. He taught architecture at Princeton University as well. In his work, Graves frequently combined traditional forms with modern concepts. He is best recognised for his work on the Portland Building in Portland, Oregon, and the Team Disney building in
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Emami Art opens its doors for Bholanath Rudra’s ‘Pensive Moons.’ The exhibition showcases his most recent large-scale watercolours. It offers a purview of nocturnal forests, bordering between reality and imagination. His is an almost romantic exploration of forest scapes bathed in moonlight that also dwells upon issues such as the abuse of natural resources and
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Archaeologists in Bulgaria have made a remarkable discovery in the village of Rupite, uncovering a nearly 7-foot-tall marble statue of the Greek god Hermes within an ancient Roman sewer. The statue, remarkably well-preserved despite its age, was found during excavations at the historical site of Heraclea Sintica. Founded by Philip II of Macedon between 356
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For more than twenty years, Puja Aggarwal, an artist with roots in both the corporate world and the ethereal realm of arts, has skilfully combined her passion for painting with her career in management. Aggarwal has an MBA, but her heart beats to the beat of her canvases, where she skilfully tackles themes drawn from
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In the domain of contemporary art, Radhesham Dhamal emerges as an artits whose work pulsates with spontaneity and introspection. Beginning with an unblemished canvas, Dhamal’s process is an impromptu ballet of color and line, an expressive act that often births images reminiscent of barns. These early forms, birthed from the intersection of lines, evolve through
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Staircases come in various designs, each catering to functionality, aesthetics, and architectural styles. The straight staircase, a simple yet efficient choice, fits narrow spaces. Spiral staircases, with their compact, swirling structure, conserve space and add a whimsical touch. L shaped stairs offer a versatile solution by changing direction midway, ideal for corner placements. U shaped
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New Delhi, July: Artist-designer Viraj Khanna is presenting a new body of work in a group exhibition titled ‘Like Share and Subscribe’ that will be showcased at the Rajiv Menon Contemporary in Los Angeles from July 14th to 28th. Viraj’s works employ traditional forms of Indian embroidery that display the possibilities of the medium through
