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Glen Martin Taylor: (Un)Broken Ceramics meets Japanese Philosophy

Kintsugi is a Japanese way of repairing wounds in ceramics or pottery. As a philosophy, Japanese belief brings back beauty from the broken; experts use lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum to do this. The Kintsugi technique aims to bring damaged things back to life and use; it’s the art of […]

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Karachi Biennale Artwork Shines at London’s Land Body Ecologies Festival

Artists from the Karachi Biennale 2022 captivated audiences at the recently held Land Body Ecologies Festival in London, showcasing their innovative and boundary-pushing creations. One of the highlighted artworks at the festival was Microtonal, a prize-winning piece from KB22, created through a collaboration between UK-based art studio Invisible Flock and two artists from Badin. The

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India Receives 105 Antiques Smuggled to the US in Follow-Up to PM’s Visit

New York, July 18 (IANS) – In a significant development following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, India has successfully received a batch of 105 stolen antiques that were recovered by US officials. The repatriation ceremony took place at India’s Consulate General in New York, where India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu,

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Mithila Paintings to Enhance the Beauty of Gaya Ji Dam Boundary Wall

In a move to attract and engage pilgrims visiting the renowned Vishnupad temple to perform ancestral rituals, the boundary wall along the Sita Path and Gaya Ji Dam will be adorned with exquisite Mithila paintings. This initiative aims to showcase the unique art of Bihar and enhance the overall experience of pilgrims arriving in Gaya.

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Arvind Dubey – Blending Surrealist Characters, Vibrant Colors, and Humor to Illuminate Society and Nature

Arvind Dubey, a passionate artist, employs his artistic surface to portray his surrealist hybrid characters, infusing his paintings with a riot of bright colours that echo the thoughts, feelings, and observations he has gathered while living in society and experiencing life on this planet. With a touch of whimsy and humour, Dubey weaves elements of

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Avneet Chawla – Exploring the Sublime Through Vivid Colors and Meditative Forms

Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists.  Each week,  new artists are featured, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the art world and provides a platform for

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A Narrative Through History and Origin of Bundi Paintings

The Realm of Indian Miniature Paintings visually narrates the treasures of the ancient past. It dwells as an embodiment of stories, poetries, myths and legends transcending through the canvases of miniature painters that weave these diverse narratives in an enchanting classical composition. Spread across India’s various, vast lands, several Miniature Painting Ateliers hold a distinctive

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Zarina: The Sad Song of Partition, Painted World of Displacement

Zarina, a beloved Artist who crafted poetical ‘Art’ in different mediums, was honoured and remembered last day worldwide. Zarina Hashmi was an Indian-American artist celebrated for her works encircled with printmaking, drawings, lithography and sculpture, more as an associate of the Minimalist movement and the narration of abstract and geometric patterns and forms.  Zarina was

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Maurycy Gottlieb: Exploring the Masterpieces of a Pioneering Artist

Maurycy Gottlieb, an exceptional Polish-Jewish painter from the 19th century, continues to captivate art enthusiasts with his remarkable talent and thought-provoking artworks. His paintings offer a unique glimpse into the world of Jewish culture, history, and religious traditions, including his renowned depiction of Yom Kippur. In this article, we will delve into the life and

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