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Gallery Dotwalk Answers for the Seductive Nature of Dreams in Their Newest Exhibition

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Siren’s Lullaby in the Forgotten Realm Gallery Dotwalk opens its door for ‘Siren’s Lullaby in the Forgotten Realm,’ curated by Premjish Achari, which delves into the depths of the human subconscious through the lens of dreams. One of the largest contemporary art exhibitions, this immersive exhibition will be held at the Chitramayee State Gallery of […]

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The Untold Struggles and Bold Choices of Sunita Lamba: Breaking Free from Artistic Conventions

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Introduction Sunita Lamba’s artistic journey began with a striking moment of inspiration. As a child, she was captivated by a painting by Shoba Singh, a renowned artist from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. That painting, vividly etched in her memory, sparked her lifelong passion for art. She recalls, “I was maybe 5 or 7 years old, and

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Celebrating Svetlana Chmakova: The Graphic Novelist Transforming Middle-Grade Literature

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Introduction The internationally known graphic novelist and comic book artist Svetlana Chmakova was born in Russia on October 7, 1979. As a writer with strong storytelling skills and distinctive illustrations, she has left her mark on young adult and middle-grade literature. Chmakova tells stories of friendship, evolution and even adolescence-oriented challenges that resonate well with

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Israeli and Palestinian Artists Channel Grief and Resistance Amid Gaza Conflict

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However, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, especially after the October 7, 2023 crisis, has prompted various Israeli and Palestinian artists to use their mediums to talk about war, trauma, and survival. Consequently, the mounting deaths and loss on both sides terrified numerous artists who resorted to painting, music, dance, photography, and film to

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Festivals Through Art Lens: Gods, Goddesses, Their Idols, Their Vehicles, Navratra, Dussehra and More

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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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The Cosmic Significance of Indian Gods and their Vahanas

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Introduction The mythology of Indian gods and their vahanas is a rich tapestry woven through with symbolism and spiritual depth. Just as divine mounts, these vehicles also signify the cosmic role that the deities play, who they are, and their abilities which reflect in their personalities. The idea of gods riding vahanas takes root in

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Maya Lin: Bridging Art, Architecture, and Environmental Advocacy

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5th October 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Sometimes I think creativity is magic; it’s not a matter of finding an idea, but allowing the idea to find you.” ― Maya Lin Maya Ying Lin, the renowned American designer and sculptor, celebrates her birthday on October 5th. We pause to remember her admirable career in art and environmental

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Van Gogh Museum Declares Three Previously Authenticated Paintings to be Forgeries

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Three paintings once believed to be works of van Gogh’s that had been held in private collections were recently determined fake by the Van Gogh Museum. One of these calls a painting of a peasant woman that commanded almost $1 million at Christie’s in 2011, even though the Amsterdam museum says it had authenticated the

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Art Alive Gallery Presents Thota Vaikuntam’s Bucolic Masterpieces

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Thota Vaikuntam at Art Alive Gallery Art Alive Gallery is back with another show, ‘Thota Vaikuntam: Redefining the Cultural Gaze,’ a solo show of the legendary master artist. This exhibition re-looks at Vaikuntam’s journey from humble beginnings in a small Andhra village to becoming one of India’s most prominent artists. The show exaggerates the five

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