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Part One At the confluence of personal memory and cultural inheritance lies a fragile but persistent force: the will to remember. On a humid Goan Sunday morning, at Museum of Goa’s public program ‘MOG Sundays’, this force found a collective voice in the launch of Absent Archives, a project initiated by Archival Matter. Described as […]
Spirit, Song, and Story: Archiving the Intangible in Goa Read More »
Renowned Italian luxury brand Prada recently unveiled its Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, which featured what it described as “leather flat sandals” priced at around ₹1.2 lakh. However, the design immediately caught the eye of many for its uncanny resemblance to Kolhapuri chappals the traditional handcrafted leather footwear deeply rooted in India’s cultural heritage. The open-toed
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Known as the “Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade is a well-liked and highly debated figure in art due to his work and attitude. Renowned for his dreamy and bright landscapes, millions of people are enthralled by the nostalgia, peace, and cosiness that Kinkade’s paintings arouse. He is among the most commercially successful artists of the
Decoding the ‘Painter of Light’: What Thomas Kinkade’s Art Really Meant Read More »
Presented by Pooja Singhal, Founder of Pichvai Tradition & Beyond, ‘Feast, Melody and Adornment’ celebrates the 400-year-old Indian Pichvai tradition. The exhibition will be on view from July 2 to July 6, 2025, at Mall Galleries, London. This is the first major exhibition in London, offering visitors the rare opportunity to experience over 500 hand-painted
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Hemalatha Senathipathi: Contemporary Lineage of Cholamandal’s Legacy Born 1969, Hemalatha Senathipathi is Chennai based sculptor and painter. Her genes are artistically coded, being the chip of the old block, the daughter of nationally acclaimed eminent artist M. Senathipathi of the erstwhile Madras Art Movement. An artistic career spanning over three decades, she has dedicatedly worked
Forging Legacies: Two Artists, One Contemporary Vision Read More »
June 29, On This Day Paul Klee in 1911 He left behind a legacy comprising over 9,000 works of art spanning movements that included expressionism, cubism, and surrealism and more, when he passed away on June 29, 1940. The style of Swiss-born German artist Paul Klee was, indeed, highly individualistic, with works that reflect dry
A day to remember the life of prolific artist Paul Klee Read More »
In its largest-ever edition, the festival will have 35+ curators including Shubha Mudgal, Lillete Dubey, Ehsaan Noorani, Manu Chandra, Thukral & Tagra, and Geeta Chandran among others across disciplines like visual and performing arts, craft, culinary arts and accessibility. Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) returns to Panaji, Goa in its landmark tenth edition, from December 12
Serendipity Arts Festival Announces Curators and Grants for its 10th Edition. Read More »
AstaGuru’s recently concluded ‘Collectors’ Choice’ auction witnessed remarkable results for two rare and historically significant offerings by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, reaffirming his enduring legacy and cultural resonance. Lot no 5, an extraordinary archival lot of 35 handwritten letters with 14 envelopes that Tagore penned to sociologist Dhurjati Prasad Mukerji, sold for ₹5,90,00,000. Written between
Rare Rabindranath Tagore Works Achieve Exceptional Results At AstaGuru’s ‘Collectors’ Read More »
Bespoke Art Gallery from Ahmedabad presents ‘VOICES’, an exhibition featuring 26 Indian and international artists at Mumbai’s prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery from July 16-24, 2025. The exhibition is curated by renowned art historian and critic Uma Nair. Exhibition Overview According to the official press release, VOICES will showcase a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics,
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Celebrating Female Architects Architecture has been blessed with the vision and creativity of exceptional human beings, of which female architects are one. By expanding the status quo from early pioneers of modernist styles to incorporating tradition in contemporary design, these women have altered the course of architecture. Here are some of the achievements shaped by
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