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In an age dominated by social media, the traditional museum experience is increasingly being reshaped by the pervasive influence of selfie culture. While museums have long faced threats to their collections from various sources, the rise of selfie-takers presents a unique and growing challenge that demands attention from museum administrators and insurers. Robert Read, head […]
Is Selfie Culture Endangering Museum Artefacts? Read More »
22nd February, 2023. ON THIS DAY. Manjeera When the ship left, I looked at the shores of Bombay with tremendous emotion in my heart. Raza said these words as he boarded SS Stetenham to Marseille in 1950. He was not only leaving behind his homeland; he was leaving his family, his history, and essentially his
A Feverish Overture of Love and Passion: Raza’s Early Years in Paris Read More »
When we think of landscape, we think of the mountains, the meandering streams, flora, and fauna. But nobody has contributed more to landscape paintings than the Chinese. For centuries, simple Chinese landscape paintings have bewitched viewers with their serene and calming beauty, intricate detail, and profound symbolism. Rooted in ancient traditions and philosophical principles, Chinese
From The Gigantic Mountains to The Deepest Rivers: Chinese Landscape Painting Read More »
The 19th century in West Bengal was marked by a sudden surge of the Bhadralok as we have now read in the previous articles in the Bhadralok series. The Bengali elite or the “babu” of Bengal changed the cultural landscape of the region in many different ways. Their dressing was a mixture of Indian and
Evolution of Bhadralok and Babu Representations in West Bengal’s Visual Arts Read More »
“Museums are wormholes to other worlds. They are ecstasy machines. Follow your eyes to wherever they lead you and the world should begin to change for you.” —Jerry Saltz There’s always that one time of year when our phones buzz non-stop and our feed is filled with pictures of celebrities with their maximalist display of
A Brief History and Significance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Read More »
When it comes to artistic expression, mediums, techniques, and perceptions frequently change over time. Nonetheless, despite all of this change, there is still a persistent dedication to customs and respect for ancestry that informs and influences the field of art. The recent show presented by renowned sculptor Robin David under the Raza Foundation’s auspices resonates
“Stone Hasn’t Left me”, Says the Curator of Yuva Sambhava Robin David Read More »
We have earlier learned about the Bhadralok of Kolkata and how the term and the people came into being around the 19th century. Bhadralok of course was defined by their Bhadrata (good manners). The Bhadralok did not just inhabit urban spaces, but in rural areas, a defining trait of the Bhadralok is their aversion to
Bhadralok: Architectural Legacy and Cultural Identity in Kolkata and Beyond Read More »
Mankind has known the allure of carpets since time immemorial. But without innovation, even the carpets are fated to become dated. Today, we talk to retail and carpet expert Ms Angelique Dhama, CEO, of OBEETEE Carpets, to help you amp up your carpets game! In this conversation, she tells ALL! Let’s find out what are
Ms Angelique Dhama Reveals Her Secrets: Carpets Are Your Canvas Read More »
The bhadraloks built their reputation for having a certain evolved sense of the world -Hindol Sengupta/ fortuneindia.com Bhadralok Culture The existence of aristocratic strata within Kolkata’s cultural milieu highlights a legacy characterised by influence and refinement or so it seems. The Bhadralok culture may have sprung up in the 19th century and established a great
From Aristocracy to Artefact: Introduction to Kolkata’s Bhadralok Culture Read More »
Following the independence in 1947, India and Pakistan were divided, resulting in one of the biggest and bloodiest migrations of people in history. It was marked by unheard-of levels of suffering for individuals. Millions of people had to evacuate their homes for safety and a sense of belonging across freshly formed borders. Many people became
Partition Settlements: A Look At The Refugee Landscape Post Partition Read More »