Abirpothi

Menu

India’s only daily newspaper for Art, Architecture, and Design.

Washington’s The Bellevue Arts Museum in Dire Financial Crisis: Struggles to Stay Afloat

News /

The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM), located in the centre of Bellevue, Washington, is a shining example of artistic expression and a cross-cultural meeting point. But beneath its graceful exterior, there is a deepening financial problem that is endangering the company itself. The organisation, which aims to bring together fine art, craft, and design, has started […]

Washington’s The Bellevue Arts Museum in Dire Financial Crisis: Struggles to Stay Afloat Read More »

‘God is Everywhere, Why Temple Visits Matter’? Architect Pinaki Bhattacharya Unveils the Mysteries of Temple Design & Energy Dynamics (Part-3)

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

‘God is Everywhere, Why Temple Visits Matter’? Architect Pinaki Bhattacharya Unveils the Mysteries of Temple Design & Energy Dynamics (Part-3) Read More »

A Feverish Overture of Love and Passion: Raza’s Early Years in Paris

Columns, On This Day /

22nd February, 2023. ON THIS DAY. Manjeera When the ship left, I looked at the shores of Bombay with tremendous emotion in my heart. Raza said these words as he boarded SS Stetenham to Marseille in 1950. He was not only leaving behind his homeland; he was leaving his family, his history, and essentially his

A Feverish Overture of Love and Passion: Raza’s Early Years in Paris Read More »

Kaarawaan and Other Works: Gulam Mohammed Sheikh’s Anecdote of History and Memory

Exhibitions /

The eminent artist Gulam Mohammed Sheikh’s solo show, Kaarawaan and Other Stories is displayed at Vadehra Art Gallery. This is Sheikh’s first significant exhibition in New Delhi in thirteen years. Bikaner House will host the exhibition from February 19 to March 12, 2024. Gulammohammed Sheikh’s work is based on an in-depth investigation of myths, cultural

Kaarawaan and Other Works: Gulam Mohammed Sheikh’s Anecdote of History and Memory Read More »

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

News /

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From The Gigantic Mountains to The Deepest Rivers: Chinese Landscape Painting Read More »

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Ad