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Why Black Museums: Art Galleries at Black Studies (AGBS) Presents Second Symposium

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Art Galleries at Black Studies (AGBS) is thrilled to announce the second symposium in its multi-year program, Why Black Museums. This annual series aims to honour and examine the cultural contributions of Black and ethnically specific museums while delving into the innovative ways these institutions shape museum spaces. Event Details The symposium, titled “Why Black […]

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In Memoriam: Yogesh Saini, Founder of Delhi Street Art Died at 64, Leaves Behind a Colourful Legacy

News, Obituary /

Yogesh Saini, an artist and the founder of Delhi Street Art (DSA), breathed life into the walls of India’s capital city with his vibrant imagination and artistic flair. Born into a world of engineering and business, Saini pursued higher education, earning degrees in engineering and MBA. However, his true passion lay in the realm of

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Gandhi in Artistic Representation: Recent Works of Adarsh Baji as a Departure from his Contemporaries

Artist Profile, Exhibitions /

A lean, old, bald man clothed in a white dhoti, wearing round glasses and holding a cane stick. We have all come across this iconic representation at some point. As simple and mundane as it may sound, this image of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, has stayed in our visual memories for

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From Shadows to Light: Recuperative Strategies in Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin’s exhibition Shadow Circus

Exhibitions /

Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin’s powerful exhibition Shadow Circus can be described as a memorialising project that throws much-needed light on a lesser-known episode from the history of Tibet, a nation that has witnessed systemic colonisation over the past seven decades. Through the use of archival material, it documents the intrepid resistance put up by

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Architect Pinaki Bhattacharjee Delves into Guwahati’s Architectural Evolution: Balancing Tradition, Functionality, and Client Needs (Part-2)

Samvaad /

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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From The Gigantic Mountains to The Deepest Rivers: Chinese Landscape Painting

Columns /

When we think of landscape, we think of the mountains, the meandering streams, flora, and fauna. But nobody has contributed more to landscape paintings than the Chinese. For centuries, simple Chinese landscape paintings have bewitched viewers with their serene and calming beauty, intricate detail, and profound symbolism. Rooted in ancient traditions and philosophical principles, Chinese

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Cubism: Structure of Space and Modernism, Influence of Ways of Seeing

Do You Know? /

What brings cubism to Western art? Many arguments are readily available about the origin and reception of cubism in art history. Since the Renaissance, artists have tried to depict expression from a specific, one-point perspective; spectators can see the painting or artwork from different perspectives at distinct points. Cubism then questions and rejects this view,

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Dreaming Animals: An Exhibition of Recent Works by Neeraj Bakshi

Exhibitions, News /

“Dreaming Animals: An Exhibition of Recent Works by Neeraj Bakshi” is an intriguing exploration of intimacy and intricacy within small-scale formats. Neeraj Bakshi’s masterful creations redefine conventional perceptions of beauty and artistic expression. To know more about the exhibition dates and venue read on. Bakshi’s artwork transcends mere aesthetic appeal, inviting viewers into a world

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Evolution of Bhadralok and Babu Representations in West Bengal’s Visual Arts

Columns, Featured /

The 19th century in West Bengal was marked by a sudden surge of the Bhadralok as we have now read in the previous articles in the Bhadralok series. The Bengali elite or the “babu” of Bengal changed the cultural landscape of the region in many different ways. Their dressing was a mixture of Indian and

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Palestinian Museum Reopens Amidst Gaza Attacks: A Symbol of Hope and Resilience

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After a nearly four-month closure due to ongoing attacks on Gaza, the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit, situated in the Occupied West Bank, has reopened its doors. In an act of defiance and hope, the museum welcomed 350 visitors last Sunday, February 11, to three separate exhibitions aimed at standing against the atrocities inflicted upon Gaza.

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