Latika Katt: A Pioneer in Indian Sculpture Passes Away at 76.

The Prolific Sculptor Passes On, Leaving Behind A Legacy of Courage and Experimental Methods Born in 1948, Latika Katt was among the few women sculptors who gained international recognition for their work. Along with her bronze piece ‘Makarsankranti Nahan at Dashaswamedh Ghat’ which earned her the Beijing Art Biennale Award in 2010, Latika Katt is

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The Indian Flag Evolution Through Face Paint

A Brief History of Face Painting As Indians when we think of face paintings, several images come to mind, from Kuchipudi dance form to Natyashastra-inspired dramatic facial makeovers. Face paintings are essentially, like any other form of art, a means of self-expression that is common amongst several cultures and traditions. In indigenous cultures, body paints

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Revisiting Ambedkar Consciousness at India Art Fair

rise of the protest series by Vikrant Boise

The Architect of Indian Constitution With India approaching its 76th Republic Day, it is as if only a short while ago that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar wrote the Indian constitution to restructure the social system. As Dr. B.R. Ambedkar tried to shape society for welfare, his contributions remain worth revisiting to this date. The image of

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Local Traditions and Context Reign Supreme in Charles Correa’s Philosophy

A picture of Charles Correa

How Did Charles Correa Architecture Help With Urban Planning India? After the 1947 Independence, a united India was riddled with the issue of rebuilding the nation. After the Britishers had been defeated, they left the country in ruins. There was no effective governing system or amenities, and most importantly nobody addressed the needs of the

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