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Aditya Sisodia The Cleveland Museum of Art is set to transport visitors into the captivating realm of Udaipur with its upcoming exhibition, “A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur.” Organised by the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, this remarkable showcase highlights the landscape paintings commissioned by the Mewar kings, who once ruled over the […]
10th June 2023. ON THIS DAY. “For us Fauvism was like an ordeal by fire…our paints became sticks of dynamite. They were supposed to explode with light” -André Derain André Derain, born on June 10, 1880, in Chatou, France, played a significant role in shaping the early-20th-century art movements of Fauvism and Cubism. Derain, together
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Pratiksha Shome The removal of a historic stone field in Carnac, a village in northern France, to make room for a hardware shop chain was reported on Thursday by France 24. The area’s prehistoric wealth has been destroyed, according to archaeologist Christian Obeltz of Carnac, who spoke to Agence France Presse. The 39 stones
Pratiksha Shome According to reports, a disastrous dam failure in southern Ukraine has submerged the home museum of the late artist Polina Rayko, whose painting of a dove became a representation of Ukraine’s resistance to the Russian invasion. According to the Associated Press, the Kakhova dam on the Dnieper River broke on Tuesday, flooding dozens
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Pratiksha Shome masculine, blond, and best seller. The kings of the current generative art scene—Tyler Hobbs, Dmitri Cherniak, Larva Labs, and Jack Butcher—can all relate to this tagline. Unfortunately, the top creators of the probably original and most lucrative NFT genre—a shout-out to Bridget Riley—largely replicate the homogeneity of its analogue forebears. Emily Xie, a
Tsuktiben Jamir India’s museums used to be thriving collections of varied histories, cultural artefacts, and intellectual riches. But over time, the degradation brought on by dishonest infiltration and neglect weakened the feeling of national pride. The emphasis moved to material prosperity, discarding priceless artefacts and pushing museums to the background. These institutions lost their position
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Tsuktiben Jamir India is renowned for having a diverse, rich cultural legacy rich in history and art. It has long served as a beloved hub for cultural enthusiasts everywhere. India provides a rich tapestry of creative expressions, from ancient temples embellished with elaborate sculptures to busy bazaars bursting with colourful fabrics. In today’s list, we
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Smriti Malhotra Step into the world of Pieter Jansz Saenredam, a Dutch artist who had a remarkable talent for capturing the ethereal beauty of church interiors. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine being transported to the streets of Assendelft during the 17th century. The air is crisp, and the scent of oil paint
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Editor’s Opinion Iftikar Ahmed Yes, sex is considered an integral part of some Tantra traditions. Tantra is a spiritual practice that originated in ancient India and encompasses various practices, including meditation, breath work, mantras, and rituals. In some Tantric traditions, sexual energy and practices are used as a means to achieve spiritual awakening, personal transformation,
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Pratiksha Shome The root ‘yam’, which means to hold or support, is where the term ‘yantra’ originates from in Sanskrit. As a result, a yantra is thought of in metaphysical terms as a container for the purest spiritual essence. A Yantra is a pure geometric arrangement made up of the original, most fundamental shapes. These
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