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Smriti Malhotra Since the beginning of time, our ancestors have left sacred images of the female form. From the caves of Lascaux in France to the terracotta images found in the Indus Valley civilisations the art and artefacts which represent humans’ earliest myth making tendencies, indicate a deep reverence for life and, in particular, for […]
Why Gujarat’s Mata Ni Pachedi so sacred? Read More »
Pratiksha Shome At the museum expo 2023, a panel discussion was organized on the topic of Archeological site museum. The panel was headed by four esteemed panelists, Ritesh Nanda, moderator; Dr. Mani, Former DG National Museum; Vasant Shinde, Deccan College and SK Manjul, ASI. Even though the discussion was on the importance of site museums
Krispin Joseph PX What is the most unique artefact we got from the great Indus Valley Civilization? Many things have been excavated from Harappa and Mohenjo Daro, and most of the artefacts are monuments of our grand civilisation and history. Dancing Girl is a unique artefact from the Indus Valley, though the feminine element of
Alka Chadha Harpalani “The love of colour is a fundamental part of the nature of every human being” -Zolton
Meanderings: Six artists and their affair with art Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava 20th May 2023. ON THIS DAY On this Day, May 20, 1867, an important event in the history of the Royal Albert Hall took place as Queen Victoria personally laid the foundation stone for the building. The ceremony took place in a large marquee that was built especially for the event and
Digvijay Nikam “Art extracts every bit of existence from you — that’s the promise of the divine.” – Raqib Shaw Among the thousands who were displaced during the political unrest of 1989 in Kashmir was the family of the artist Raqib Shaw. Born in Calcutta in 1974, Shaw spent his formative years in Kashmir where
What’s So Unique About Raqib Shaw’s Cross-Cultural Fantasy World? Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
“Irreplaceable” Artefacts Stolen from a UK Museum: Police Looking for Thieves. Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava Warning: movie spoilers, gore and nude imagery. Over the years post its release back in 2019, Midsommar -the beautifully grotesque horror by the Hereditary-famed director Ari Aster has certainly made its rounds in conversations amongst the “cinephile” circles for the movie’s out-of the-ordinary imagery and visuals which might be a little too, well,
The Disturbing Beauty of Midsommar: Art and Foreshadowing. Read More »
UNESCO has declared 16 Sites as World Cultural Heritage Sites in India, and Khajuraho is one of them. Khajuraho, once the capital of the Chandella Rajputs, is now a village in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The area witnessed great artistic and cultural activity from the 9th to the 12th century A.D. The Chandella
Nude Sculptures’ Stories From Khajuraho’s Temple Walls Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir Saffronart is a beloved hub for art lovers in India. Based in New Delhi, Saffronart is known as a leading art gallery as well as auction house, that organises both live as well as online auctions. To reach a wider audience of purchasers of fine art and antiques, Saffronart introduced StoryLTD, an online
Friday Five: 100 India Themed Postcards in Auction Read More »