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What is the Architect in the Matrix The only way that YOU don’t know about The Matrix franchise is if you are living under a rock. Some say that the movie is an allegory to free will, while others maintain it is a sarcastic take on Christianity. Throughout the series, we meet many characters, some […]
The Architect In The Matrix: Who Is He and What Role Does He Play? Read More »
Welcome to the ‘bratosphere’ Despite releasing on June 7, 2024, Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, brat, swiftly sparked a colour trend (which, mind you, we still cannot unsee). Even though we are way into the month of red, we cannot fathom not being obsessed with this ‘off-putting’ colour. But don’t take it from us; take
2024’s Hottest Colour Trend Is an ‘Off-Putting’ brat Green Read More »
Art history in India remains a rich confluence of traditions and cultures, yet it is marked by systematic exclusions that have erased the contributions of marginalized communities—in particular, Dalits. The history of Indian art has been largely written around temples, miniature paintings, and court art but rarely mentions the artisans from Dalit communities who contributed
Who are Some Pre-Colonial Dalit Painters? Read More »
The 22nd edition of Art Basel Miami Beach began with the usual mix of avant-garde art, high-end fashion and cultural spectacle attracting collectors, curators and celebrities from around the world. The fair, located in the Miami Beach Convention Center, raised the standard on its VIP preview days of Dec. 4 and 5 with high-profile sales
Day-1: Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 Kicks Off with Vibrant Art, Fashion, and Culture Read More »
Everything to Know About Artist Jasleen Kaur If you’ve kept your eyes peeled at the Turner Prize 2024, you must’ve been introduced to its winner, Jasleen Kaur, whose crochet doily won the coveted title and the global art community’s admiration. But who is artist Jasleen Kaur and what message does her artwork connote to the
2024 Turner Prize Winner Jasleen Kaur’s Art Mirrors Her Sikh Cultural Memory Read More »
A nemophilist and an impressionist artist, Suvvro P Basu seamlessly weaves the patience and dynamism of nature in an intricate matrix. Suvvro constructs steps of his artistic path buoyancy across his reverence for nature sweeps up the magnificence of trees and undergrowth while sky might lift him into the dazzling belts of building. Working mostly
Award-Winning Impressionist Suvvro P Basu Brings Nature to Life Read More »
The banana by itself is a good fruit. It provides quick energy. It is a beloved of those who like to diet. However, in the world of art, the banana has attained mythical status. The controversy around the banana as a symbol has enlivened many conversations around the world. Even more than that sculpture which
How the Banana Became the Biggest Solo Act in Art and Ended in Disgrace Read More »
Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical
– Nidheesh Tyagi The use of letters as a visual medium is ubiquitous in advertising, book covers, mastheads, and public spaces. However, the use of poems to bring visual delight takes on a different dimension. For one, it’s not just about information or selling something. It’s more about connecting to the soul in an unexpected
Poland Breathes Poetry Also as Public Art Read More »
Viraj Khanna Set to Stun at Untitled Art Fair Renowned artist-designer Viraj Khanna is all ready to stun Miami audiences with his latest collection of hand-embroidered cotton characters. Represented by Rajiv Menon Contemporary, a Los Angeles-based gallery, Viraj will be present at the Untitled Art Fair from December 4th to 8th, 2024, in Miami Beach,