While Indian art history has long celebrated its painters, sculptors and modernist masters, the rich and nuanced tradition of printmaking often remains overshadowed. While a few names may have found recognition, many remain unappreciated. This piece seeks to spotlight these artists and their contribution to the evolution of Indian visual culture and the enduring relevance […]
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June 21, On This Day; 1928; J Swaminathan was born Credited with the discovery of legendary Gond tribal artist from Madhya Pradesh, Jangarh Singh Shyam, Jagdish Swaminathan — commonly known as J Swaminathan — was a renowned Indian artist, painter, poet and writer in his own right, and also a member of the Communist Party
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Turning 100 this July, Krishen Khanna remains one of Indian art’s most quietly revolutionary voices. We celebrate a visionary who chose the canvas over the ledger, leaving behind a secure banking job to paint full time. With a practice that spans sculpture, painting, and political commentary, Khanna’s contribution to Indian art has been immense, earning
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Method presents “In The Small, Infinite”, a group show of small works, that captures the movement of artists turning their attention to the petite. Art analysts have identified a pattern emerging: collectors and artists alike are turning their attention to the petite. Intimate pieces are increasingly sought after, not just for their accessibility, but for
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Printmaking as an Art Practice Printmaking is a distinctive art form that merges technical precision with creative expression, offering artists a medium through which lines, textures, and compositions are transformed in ways that are uniquely their own. Unlike photographic reproductions or digital prints, traditional printmaking involves hand-processed techniques. Historically, the drive behind early printmaking was
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Abir Pothi founder Nidheesh Tyagi reviews the book Unmyth: Works and Worlds of Mithu Sen, which presents the first comprehensive study of the impactful artwork of Mithu Sen, a major Indian contemporary artist and poet, in all its multiplicity and complexity. While flipping through the monograph I tried writing adjectives as verbs around the work
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The Lalit Kala Akademi has announced the call for submissions for the 3rd Print Biennale India 2025-26, an international exhibition celebrating the art of printmaking. The prestigious event will be held at the Akademi’s Regional Centre in Kolkata, marking another milestone in India’s contemporary art landscape. Global Platform for Printmakers The biennial exhibition aims to
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Introduction Hydraulic systems have been a significant part of human civilisation for thousands of years, with their roots in Pascal’s Law and the transmission of force through incompressible fluids. These systems, consisting of pumps, cylinders, valves, and actuators, are used in various industries like construction, manufacturing, aerospace, and transportation. It enhances productivity, efficiency, and safety
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Not everyone can harness the power of shapes and geometry the way Magdalena Abakanowicz has. A trailblazer in fibre-based sculpting, she was born on 20th June, 1930 in a Polish aristocracy. Her teenage years were spent amidst the Nazi occupation. The horrors of the war scarred her, which can be felt in most of her
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Pidilite Industries’ Fevicryl brand has launched the Artist in Me (AIM) programme, bringing together over 100 artists from across India for a three-day workshop in Mumbai held from 17th to 19th June 2025. The selected artists were drawn from thousands of professionals associated with Fevicryl’s ‘Fevicryl Certified Professionals’ network. The programme focused on developing both
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