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Vaishnavi Srivastava

Vaishnavi Srivastava is a learning writer, a keen researcher and a literature enthusiast. She is a Sub-editor at Abir Pothi.

The Plight of Women, Elitism and the Potential in Indian Crafts: Samvaad with Jaya Jaitly. (Part IV of VI)

Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From […]

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The Women of Laura Knight And Her Undying Loyalty For Marginalised Communities.

July 7th 2023. ON THIS DAY.       In 92 years of her existence, one can primarily call Dame Laura Knight an astute observer. Be it working women, circus performers, ballet dancers or her own portraits as a painter. Dame Laura Knight art works were chiefly dominated by the marginalised folks which included circus

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Kaarigari and Kala: Samvaad With Jaya Jaitly (Part III of VI)

Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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The Making of a Craftsman: Samvaad with Jaya Jaitly (Part II of VI)

Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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The Politics in Handicrafts: Samvaad with Jaya Jaitly (Part I of VI)

Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From

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Frederick H. Evans: Capturing the Essence of Cathedrals

“Photography is Photography; And in it’s purity and innocence is far too uniquely, valuable and beautiful to be spoilt by making it imitate something else.” -Frederick Henry Evans Frederick Henry Evans, a renowned British photographer, captivated the world with images of architectural wonders, particularly English and French cathedrals. Born on this day- June 26th 1853

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Medardo Rosso and His Mission to Refute the Boredom of Sculptures.

Vaishnavi Srivastava 21st June 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Art, must be nothing else than the expression of some sudden sensation given to us by light. There are no such things as painting or sculpture. There exists only but life.”  – Medardo Rosso Growing up a rebel, Medardo Rosso couldn’t possibly digest the idea of someone

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