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Delhi Contemporary Art Week (DCAW) Set to Kick Off at Bikaner House on September 3

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The Delhi Contemporary Art Week is all set to make a vibrant return, starting on September 3 at Bikaner House. The event promises to be a celebration of contemporary art, with six city-based art galleries participating and showcasing the works of emerging artists from India and the broader South Asian region, including Bangladesh and Pakistan. […]

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A Tribute to India’s Glorious Journey: The ₹16.5 Crore Independence Park at Delhi’s Third Waste-To-Art Park

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Introduction As India celebrates its 75th year of independence, a remarkable tribute has been unveiled to commemorate the nation’s journey from antiquity to modernity. Independence Park, a labour of love and dedication, has been conceptualized at a cost of approximately ₹16.5 crore. This park is not just a testament to the nation’s progress but also

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Art of Bihar in 10 works

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The state of Bihar, holding its cultural importance, is one of the oldest civilisations in India and was once an intersection of the most affluent and the most mixed ethnicities. Bihar is mentioned in Ramayana and Mahabharata in significance. Buddhism, one of the oldest religions in the world, has had an essential role in creating

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M F Hussain, Raza, Nandlal Bose; The Legacy of Hutheesing Visual Art Centre 

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Umang Hutheesing starts to talk about the Hutheesing Visual Art Centre and the legacy of art exhibitions. Forty-five years of the visual arts centre is something in itself that is an incredible journey, and Umang has been part of this majorly. Umang has seen art in his family even before exposure to art in India,

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Narratives of Black Identity: The Powerful Portraits of Amy Sherald

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Introduction Images do not just offer visual appeal- they form narratives that go on to become part of culture, ideas, and perception. What artists choose to paint influences public opinion, shapes societal views and affects the way one views the people represented within art.  So, what happens when artists opt to rewrite typical portrayals? Or,

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Divine Doorways: Exploring the Mystique of Kavad Art from Rajasthan

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A kavad is a mobile shrine or temple intricately crafted from painted wood. It holds significance within the oral storytelling practice known as kavad banchana, widely embraced in the Rajasthan region. The term “kavad” is thought to have roots in Sanskrit words such as “kavaat,” “kapaat,” or “kivaad,” which allude to a “half door” or

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‘In America, I Met Pollock and Warhol, Stayed in Picasso’s Home’; Untold Story of Umang Hutheesing    

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‘I am a product of pre-internet and pre-email. Let us put it that way: Umang Hutheesing began the conversation with Nidheesh Tyagi from Abir in Samvaad, aiming to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of creative individuals.  I went to America to study

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Spotlight: Pius Fox’s “The Seagull Constellation” Exhibition in Cologne

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Galerie Christian Lethert in Cologne is set to unveil a captivating exhibition by German artist Pius Fox, titled “The Seagull Constellation.” This marks Fox’s second solo show with the gallery, presenting an assortment of recent works that showcase his remarkable versatility and creativity. The exhibition, opening on September 1, promises an exploration of diverse materials,

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“Search for Belongingness in Which Sky do Birds Fly”

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A new exhibition called ”Which Sky do Birds Fly” co-curated by Saloni Jaiwal and Manan Shah opened recently at Latitude 28 and included works from Deena Pindoria, Dola Shikder, Ipshita Maitra, Meenakshi Nihalani, Poorvi Sultania, Priyanka D’Souza, Salman Baba, Satyanarayana Gavara, Subrat Kumar Behera, Utpal Prajapati, Walter D’ Souza. Throughout history, place-making has been a

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Gandhi Darshan at Rajghat Set for Transformation: New Statue to Illuminate Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy

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Unveiling a Symbolic Tribute Gandhi Darshan, the historical site located at Rajghat, New Delhi, which serves as a homage to Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy, is on the cusp of a transformational makeover. This revitalization effort includes the installation of a new statue, poised to be unveiled on September 4. The statue will take its place

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