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What does the Gupta Period Terracotta Torso of Shiva Sells at Auction tells about Indian Heritage?

Aditya Sisodia  In the realm of Indian art, the limelight often falls on modern and contemporary works, leaving the country’s rich historical arts in the shadows. The cultural heritage of India, spanning centuries, has faced its share of looting and plunder by invaders, colonial powers, and opportunistic individuals seeking profit. It is disheartening to witness

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An Art Exhibition Using Computer Codes

Aditya Sisodia Bengaluru, India – Art enthusiasts are flocking to the month-long “Art of Code” exhibition at SOCIAL New BEL Road, Bengaluru, where a diverse collection of digital art created using creative coding is on display. The exhibition, in collaboration with Tezos India, merges art and technology, offering an intriguing viewing experience for visitors. Among

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Female representation in male artwork: An African visual story

Krispin Joseph PX African art uses colonised memories and female representation as a political tool to tell their presence and survival. Female representation in African art strongly articulates the ‘African mother’ concept that questions colonial ideas and art practices. Using the ‘Mother’ and ‘Female’ notions brings together the different and complex ideas of ‘Africa’ that

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‘To See Takes Time’: A Georgia O’Keeffe’s Exhibition in MoMA

Tsuktiben Jamir The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Manhattan, US, is currently hosting Georgia O’Keeffe’s exhibition titled ‘To See Takes Time.’  This expansive exhibition brings together over 120 works from 85 different contributors, making it the first-ever gathering of Georgia O’Keeffe’s series of works on paper. Moreover, this marks MoMA’s return to showcasing O’Keeffe’s

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Bengal Beyond Boundaries: An Exhibition by Aakriti Art Gallery at Bikaner House

Tsuktiben Jamir Aakriti Art Gallery in Kolkata is bringing an art exhibition titled ‘Bengal Beyond Boundaries’ to the Bikaner House in New. The exhibition, which will be hosted from the 7th– 16th July 2023 will be curated by writer and art critic Uma Nair, and conceptualised by artist Jogen Chowdhury. The exhibition aims to position

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Meet the Artist Who Uses Stones and Rocks to Create Breath-taking Paintings

Tsuktiben Jamir Manzooz Ahmad Bhat has carved out a unique space for himself in the world of art. He collects stones and rocks from the trekking routes of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as Ladakh. Bhat, a 34-year-old artist from Ganderbal district in central Kashmir, uses mortar to grind these stones and rocks, extracting their

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