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The Divine Muse: Goddess Kali’s Profound Influence on Artistic Expression

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Goddess Kali, one of the most important deities in Hindu mythology and tantric traditions, has transcended her religious origins to become a powerful and enduring muse for artists across cultures and generations. How, you ask? An example to support the above statement is the tongue-out logo of ‘The Rolling Stones’ inspired by the goddess’ tongue. […]

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B N Goswami’s Students Recall – A Pop Star, an Emblem of Indian Miniature Art

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They don’t make scholars like Dr B N Goswami anymore. Padma Bhushan Brijinder Nath, popularly known as Dr B N Goswami was born in Sargodha, now in Pakistan, on 15 Aug 1933. Son of a judge, he would never have thought of becoming an art historian. Goswami left his career as an IAS, of Bihar

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BN Goswamy: Rewriting The History of the Art of Punjab Hills by Resurrecting the Hidden Identities of the Pahari Painters

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B.N. Goswamy was a notable art historian and critic in India, well known for his scholarly work on Indian miniature paintings, particularly the Pahari Painting. His work is diverse, and he is acknowledged as an outstanding scholar in the field of Indian art. Over the years, his study resulted in numerous notable transformations and breakthroughs.

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Feline Companions and Indian Culture in B.N. Goswamy’s Book

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Introduction B.N. Goswamy, a distinguished Indian art critic and historian, confesses that he is not a cat lover. Nevertheless, his encounters and interactions with feline companions have led him to explore the world of cats, resulting in his recent work, “The Indian Cat: Stories, Paintings, Poetry, and Proverbs.” In this article, we will look into

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Is Contemporary Art Undergoing a Supernatural Renaissance?

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An increasing number of modern artists are exploring the mystical and paranormal, taking cues from mysticism, witchcraft, and the unexplainable. Artists are exploring the borders between reality and the supernatural through their work, reflecting a greater societal interest in the invisible. A new generation of artists is pushing the frontiers of artistic expression with everything

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Subodh Gupta: Critique of Social Order and Everyday Objects

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Indian contemporary artist Subodh Gupta is well-known for his mixed-media and sculpture installations. Gupta, born in Khagaul, Bihar, India, in 1964, continually explores subjects of daily life, Indian culture, and international affairs in his artwork. He became well-known worldwide for using commonplace things—especially kitchenware made of stainless steel—to create expansive installations. Gupta’s obsession with the

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William Hogarth: Satire, Social Commentary, and Artistic Innovation in 18th-Century England

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Influential English painter, engraver, and humorist William Hogarth (1697–1764) is renowned for his varied body of work, which includes realistic portraiture and series reminiscent of comic strips. Hogarth was raised in a household of lower middle class London natives, and his father was imprisoned due to debt during his early years. This encounter left a

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