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A Calendar That Starts on 14th of April: Bahujan Calendar Art in India

It was in 1894 when famous Indian painter and artist Raja Ravi Verma, also regarded as the father of modern art in India, established his lithographic press in Girgaum, Bombay. In September of the same year, the chromolithographs of goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati were launched. Expensive and exclusive pieces of Verma’s art started to circulate […]

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Exploring the Distinctive Threads: The Nuances of American and English Comics (Part-1)

INTRODUCTION The world of comics is  captivating where artistic expression and storytelling converge to create vibrant narratives that captivate readers across the globe. Within this realm, two distinct traditions, American comics and English comics, stand as pillars of creativity and innovation. While they share the common medium of sequential art, these traditions exhibit remarkable differences

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Woman in Gold is Bold, Brave and Brilliant

Ever since individuals began cohabitating, political tensions have persistently plagued societies. One event that profoundly impacted humanity and affected the entire world was the world war, considered one of the worst events in history. The Nazis, a faction of fascists, disregarded fundamental human ethics and resulted in extensive devastation across various regions. Art was not

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Postcards from Home: Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Partition Through Artistic Expressions

An Emotional Symphony Unveiled in Gurugram’s Museo Camera In the sprawling exhibition hall of Museo Camera, Gurugram, an array of scrolls hangs, adorned with powerful images and tales that penetrate the heart. These scrolls transcend temporal and geographical boundaries, offering a poignant glimpse into lives that thrived before the historic demarcation between India and Pakistan.

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Madhubani Art of Raja Salhesh, Buddha & Baba Saheb: More Than Just Mithila’s Upper-Caste Women Enterprise

Religious histories are often synonymous with legends and myths that root for a king or a demigod who possessed magical powers and eventually uplifted the society from evil towards ‘Dharma’. Fortunately, these legends and folklore have been documented as various visual and performative art forms of the subcontinent. Dalit visual and performative histories have always

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Stitching Politics: Textile Art’s Bold Resurgence and Political Power Unveiled

In a revolutionary shift, the traditional realms of embroidery, weaving, and fabric decoration are emerging as potent vehicles for political expression, as a series of captivating exhibitions this summer and autumn spotlight the protest intricately woven into stitchwork. Departing from their historical classification as mere crafts, these exhibitions are propelling textiles into the realm of

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The Artistic Revolution of Banksy: Bridging the Gap Between Street Art and Fine Art

Introduction Most societies have long held a view that graffiti and street art are forms of vandalism, associated with rebellious teenagers and criminals, characterised by spray-paint defacement. On the other end of the spectrum, “fine art” traditionally includes 17th-century paintings and sculptures that are traded within elite auction halls. These two forms of art—street and

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Exploring the Vision of Qatar Museums Chair in “The Guardians of Art: Conversations with Major Collectors”

Introduction A new publication, “The Guardians of Art: Conversations with Major Collectors,” authored by collector Dani Levinas, offers a captivating glimpse into the realm of art collecting through rare insights shared by Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the distinguished chair of Qatar Museums. This unprecedented interview delves into Al-Mayassa’s perspectives on art,

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