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Inauguration of the Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery: A Tribute to a Renowned Artist

A Dream Realised The vibrant art scene of Kerala is about to receive a significant addition with the inauguration of the Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery. The art gallery, dedicated to the iconic artist Raja Ravi Varma, is set to be officially opened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on 25 Sep, 2023. This two-storey air-conditioned […]

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Blue is a Metaphor for Everything that Exists

A new exhibition began at Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Noida, focusing on everything that could be defined in Prussian Blue. Prussian Blue could be connected to different things, including divinity, cosmology, science, mathematics, etc. The exhibition features pieces by 19 artists dedicated to exploring the colour blue in unique and captivating ways. Each artwork

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Emotions and Navarasas: A Colorful Journey through Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities

Introduction  While the life around me is breathing the festivities of Vinayak Chaturthi, a range of emotions align together like a rainbow that beautifully sets the backdrop of a stage for welcoming Lord Shri Ganesha! The colours in celebrations and festivities are thus set by the tone of emotions or Rasas – named ‘Navrasas’. These

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Ganesha’s Iconography: A Multifaceted Journey from Mythology to Modernity (Part 2)

Symbolism in Ganesha’s Accessories The Broken Tusk (Ekadanta) One of the most prominent symbols associated with Ganesha is his broken tusk. According to mythology, Ganesha sacrificed his own tusk to use as a writing tool during the transcription of the epic Mahabharata. This act of self-sacrifice carries deep symbolic significance. It teaches us the value

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Stitching Stories, One Stitch at a Time: Tale of Bengal’s Kantha

The Roots of Kantha Embroidery The Kantha, a form of embroidery, thrives in 21st-century India, with around 50,000 women embroiderers engaging in what they call “ghore bosa kaaj” or home-based work. This rich tradition of embroidery traces its roots back millennia, as evidenced by archaeological finds of needles in the ancient cities of the Harappan

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Artists in India Create Eco-Friendly Lord Ganesha Idols Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

Introduction As India prepares to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, artists from different parts of the country are embracing eco-friendly practices by crafting unique Lord Ganesha idols. These artisans are not only showcasing their artistic talents but also promoting environmental conservation by using sustainable materials in their creations. In this article, we explore the efforts of two

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Hoysala Temples in Karnataka listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Introduction In a significant cultural milestone, the Hoysala Empire temples in Karnataka, India, have been granted UNESCO World Heritage status, marking India’s 42nd entry into this prestigious list. This recognition comes shortly after Shantiniketan in West Bengal received its UNESCO world heritage status, highlighting India’s rich cultural heritage. This article delves into the details of

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The Extraordinary Life of the Mouth Painter Janarthanan Kesavan

There is only one attribute that describes the entire being of this artist – positiveness. Janarthanan Kesavan was born on this day 19 September 1991 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. On the evening of 4 March 2000, the eight-year-old Jana (as he is popularly known), while playing with his friends on

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Climate Activists Target MoMA Over Fossil Fuel Ties: Calls for Accountability

Introduction On a recent Friday, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City found itself at the centre of a climate activism protest, shedding light on the institution’s association with a board member whose husband’s firm invests in fossil fuel projects. Climate activists from groups like Extinction Rebellion and Climate Organising Hub converged

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