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Nelly Sethna was an Indian textile designer, writer, teacher, and activist. She was indeed the ‘queen of fibre’ as she dabbled in jute, silk, sisal, cotton, wool, leather, and more. She was also proficient in several techniques. Hand-weaving and hand-knotting came easily to her. Sethna was influenced by Scandinavian modernism. This is evident in her […]
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The stunning representation of traditional hand needlework from several Palestinian regions is on the cover of the November 2023 issue of Vogue Arabia. The 3,000-year-old embroidery, referred to as Tatreez, has great cultural value in the area. It is also common in other Levantine nations, with each country giving the needlework patterns their own distinctive
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Art is either plagiarism or revolution Paul Gauguin Art inspires, motivates, and influences. Paul Émile Borduas understood it the best. A precursor of the avant-garde Automatiste movement, he radicalized Quebecian and global artists through his 1948 Refus
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Weaving is not simply putting thread together. Weaving is a complex tapestry of human emotions. And no artist could understand it better than Priya Ravish Mehra. Mehra was born in Najibabad, where she was fascinated by the art of ‘rafoogari’. She soon studied textiles and tapestry at Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan, West Dean College, Sussex,
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Walker Evans, a well-known American photographer, transformed photography in the 20th century by capturing the spirit of working-class America with unwavering candour. His photographs, which are distinguished by their accuracy, clarity, and profound understanding of the human condition, have had an undying influence on the photographic community and influenced our perception of America’s past. This
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Introduction Banksy, the elusive graffiti artist known for his thought-provoking and subversive art, may be facing unmasking in an upcoming defamation case. The lawsuit is connected to his use of Instagram to call out shoplifters and invite them to a Guess store that had used his imagery without permission. While the case has generated intrigue,
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Introduction In a years-long legal tussle, an enigmatic man in his 80s, known in court documents as A.B., has emerged victorious in his battle against the French Ministry of Culture. The dispute revolved around A.B.’s desire to sell a rare drawing of Saint Sebastian by the renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci, an artwork he had
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The DSF (Danish Siddiqui Foundation) in collaboration with The Azadi Project is hosting a 2-day photo exhibition titled, “Rethinking Migration: Azadi to Co-exist”. The exhibition will take place 3rd and 4th of November 2023, at Triveni Kala Sangam in the National Capital, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition focuses on the themes of
Introduction As India prepared to face Sri Lanka in a crucial ICC ODI World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, an honour was bestowed upon cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. A special ceremony was held a day before the match to unveil a statue of the iconic batsman. The statue, depicting one of Tendulkar’s
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The British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid passed away seven years ago, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of architecture. Her early interest in architecture was inspired by her upbringing in a politically and artistically active household. She was born in Baghdad in 1950. She pursued architecture in London and worked at the Office of Metropolitan
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