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Tao Art Gallery Mumbai Is Art Heaven As an artist starts their journey, they always dream of being presented in a prestigious art gallery. And Tao Art Gallery in Mumbai is doing the same service to numerous artists. They have also been a staple at the India Art Fair. Since its inception in 2000, Tao […]
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Introduction The last few decades have witnessed a rise in individual artists from around the world to create work based on themes of cultural identity, social struggle and complex dialogue between tradition/modernity in different places. Misha Japanwala is one of them, a Pakistani artist and more recently fashion designer who has made her name through
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Introduction One of the two major epics of ancient India, the Ramayan has influenced every facet of Indias culture and artistic expressions for millennia. Such timeless themes, such as dharma (righteousness), loyalty and heroism are still revered by all artists, who continue to re-cast these same motifs in fresh forms for the modern times. The
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The bequests of the Tata family to the Mumbai Museum mark a significant turn in the history of art collection in India. Renowned philanthropists of the early 20th century, Sir Ratan Tata and Sir Dorab Tata donated an extensive set of 19th-century European paintings to the museum. The act of providing the general public access
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A Brief Journey of Sigils Since childhood, I have been fascinated with witches and everything they represent. It didn’t matter whether it was Baum’s green ‘Wicked Witch of the West,’ Narnia’s youthful ‘Jadis – The White Witch,’ or Shakespeare’s ‘The Three Witches,’ these witches symbolised the feminine urge to destroy and recreate. More than them,
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Introduction Ratan Tata, the most well-known industrialist and chairman emeritus of Tata Sons passed away on October 9th 2024, at the age of 86. He was being treated for a prolonged illness at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. His contributions to Indian art, architecture & design will have an everlasting influence in the country. Not
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Why Should You Invest in NFTs With art theft, copyright issues, and vandalism at their peak, it is sufficient to say that art spaces have become (just a little) complicated. Then comes Web3, which has decentralised technologies, ensuring that the power rests with the users regarding their data, privacy, and experience. A big part of
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Social Media has Eliminated The Middlemen In recent years, social media has transformed the landscape of many industries, and the art world is no exception. When one begins their journey as an artist, they aspire to be showcased in prominent global galleries. This was their chance to connect with potential buyers. But the times have
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Introduction In the heart of India which has a rich cultural tradition, there exists an ancient craft—a living art more than ten thousand years old—the craft of idol-making—where legends pass through the whispering old banyan and peepul trees and the air is heavy with immortal bhakti- devotion. This elegant and mesmerising skill has been nourishing
Durga Puja Idol Making Journey from Kumartuli to Guwahati Read More »
Srikanta Paul, whose work plays a phenomenal blend of surrealism, symbolism, and tactile opulence, is currently being showcased at Emami Art Gallery through the exhibition 𝗘𝗸𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗻: Situating the Present. The large-scale woodblock panel (Letterpress Ink on Woodblock Panel of 77.3 x 48.2 in., 2022) invites viewers into a layered investigation into freedom, entrapment and the
What Do Srikanta Paul’s Grotesque Figures and Distorted Time Tell Us About Confinement? Read More »