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In 2002, the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party, Kanshi Ram, announced his intentions to convert to Buddhism on 14th October 2006, the 50th anniversary of Ambedkar’s conversion at Nagpur. But on 9th October 2006, the charismatic Dalit leader died at his official residence in New Delhi after a long history of health complications. After […]
Mayawati’s Lucknow: Buddha, Baba Saheb Becomes Visible in the Cityscape Read More »
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
A Calendar That Starts on 14th of April: Bahujan Calendar Art in India Read More »
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
Exploring the Distinctive Threads: The Nuances of American and English Comics (Part-1) Read More »
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
Woman in Gold is Bold, Brave and Brilliant Read More »
‘It was a lone voice in the middle of the ocean, but it was heard at great depth and distance, Gabriel García Márquez wrote in his celebrated novel, Love in the Time of Cholera. It was Love; nothing else makes humans to be crazy. People start to do anything; for Love, people die and start
Love, Romance, and Portrayal of Women in Indian Miniature Paintings Read More »
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.
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
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
Stitching Politics: Textile Art’s Bold Resurgence and Political Power Unveiled Read More »
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
The Artistic Revolution of Banksy: Bridging the Gap Between Street Art and Fine Art Read More »
The Indian spiritual pot embraces various religious sects and subsects, which exchange features with each other. The Indian caste apparatus flourished inside the womb of this Indian spiritual pot. Caste practices grow across many religions, like the Sayed-Ajlaf division in Islam; and Jats, Khatris, and Aroras in Sikhism. What is primary to note is that
Indian Christian Theology paints a Dalit Jesus Read More »