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Meshing art and science: Rohini Devasher and her journey of the cosmos through art

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Tsuktiben Jamir Among many enthusiastic and scientifically inclined artists, Rohini Devasher, an artist and amateur astrologer was chosen to be awarded the Connect India residency. Connect India encourages artists with a clear affinity for interdisciplinary approach and a deep engagement with scientific thought and fundamental science to submit their work. Well, Rohini Devasher clearly ticked […]

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An ode to love and sexuality: Bhupen Khakhar’s vibrant and fearless paintings

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Manjeera March 10, ON THIS DAY When I feel I’m telling the truth, then there is no restraint. – Bhupen Khakhar Bhupen Khakhar was a radical artist– he was as true to his own self and the process of creativity as one can be. Being the first Indian artist who openly depicted homoerotic and gay

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Yayoi Kusama and Elaine Sturtevant: Outcasted Geniuses

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Saptarshi Ghosh Currently 93 years old, Yayoi Kusama has been dubbed the most successful living artist, known for works featuring her signature polka dots. Elaine Sturtevant’s practice on the other hand was far more conceptual, dwelling on questions of authenticity and originality surrounding an artwork. She is best remembered for her reproductions of artworks by

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Adieu to the Felix Gonzalez-Torres Exhibition: Immersive and participatory art

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Tsuktiben Jamir Félix González-Torres lived a very short life; in 1996 aged just 38, he passed away leaving behind a trial of his unique and thoughtful works of art. The Cuban-born American artist was loved and appreciated for his ability to subtly and strategically address the important, deep-seated themes and sentiments of his time. Gonzalez-Torres

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Spring, “Basanti”: A visual representation of women in their true element

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Tsuktiben Jamir ‘Basanti: Women at Leisure’ a heartfelt Instagram page that portrays women of all shapes, sizes, colour and caste; stripped down to the mundane activities of life. It is a candid representation of women in the midst of their leisure time; having fun in their own unique and simple ways. The creator of this

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Reinventing Presentation: Picasso Museum gets a makeover in 2023

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Tsuktiben Jamir There is no denying that the great Picasso was an incredibly talented artist who advanced and revolutionised painting in ways that few, if any, other artists had. He would dissect an object into its bare essential components, excluding what was not important and highlighting what was. His bull series, which spans from realistic

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The Colors of the river Narmada: Sanju Jain’s abstract paintings

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Ved Prakash Bhardwaj Art expands human consciousness making people aware of themselves and their surroundings. When the desire to express memories and experiences beyond words awakens, then only is art born. Bhopal-based artist Sanju Jain’s solo exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai expresses this sublimity of emotions that words cannot convey. Sanju Jain, well-recognized

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