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The culture and traditions of Himachal are as old as civilisation in the Himalayas themselves. The locals knew and understood the region well and developed their habitats in sync with the local resources. This synchronisation between man and nature has been in place for centuries. Himachal’s rich cultural heritage is a […]
All You Need to Know About KATHKUNI – Himanchal’s Sustainable Architecture Read More »
Art education holds a significant role in promoting creativity and emotional well-being among students, and art teachers play a crucial part in fostering these aspects. They possess a deep understanding of the therapeutic and creative processes that occur in the art classroom, recognising their inherent similarities. Both processes involve an initial encounter, a destructive stage,
In recent times, students across various schools in Delhi have taken up the mantle of creativity and embarked on a mission to transform their school walls into vibrant canvases. With the support of initiatives such as Open Canvas, Delhi Street Art and Lithuanian Embassy , these young artists are using their talents to convey social
Mural-ing Away: Making Masterpieces on Delhi School Walls Read More »
Throughout history, some of the world’s most famous buildings have endured various catastrophes, including fire, war, and natural disasters. Despite the challenges they faced, these architectural marvels have not only survived but also bear the scars that tell their compelling stories. This article looks into the remarkable resilience of iconic structures such as the Parthenon,
Disaster and Architecture: How Catastrophes Have Shaped Iconic Buildings Read More »
For much of art history what is worthy of viewing and what is allowed to be viewed have both been decided by the whims of the male gaze. While female bodies were present, they were mostly at the mercy of the male artist and spectator- subject to sexualisation, shaming and policing. However, the rise of
Motherhood Through the Eyes of Alice Neel Read More »
Climate change and Global warming are not recent challenges faced by the whole planet and humanity. Human history remains a history of overcoming challenges and managing obscurity. Humankind is living in a crisis that can no prolonged be neglected. We all know about the changes we bring that impact our living space and destroy our
Art and Climate Change in India: Who Are the Climate Migrants, Who Affected Most? Read More »
Renowned Italian creative studio TOILETPAPER, founded by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari in 2010, is set to make its India debut with the immersive visual art exhibition ‘Run As Slow As You Can.’ The exhibition will be brought to India by businesswoman Nita Ambani and will be hosted at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre
Mostly, painting has many layers of stories. One picture may bring many layers of narratives and other materials alike. Some paintings, like ‘Isabella (1849), a creation of John Everett Millais, have a multi-layered story, which brings many unfamiliar things into the dialogue. One painting has many roots that went into literature, poetry and that time,
Isabella: Love, Blood and Tears in a Feast Table? Read More »
Conceptual art gives art practitioners more possibilities, equipping ambiguous space for arranging visual arguments and setting them into a ‘laboratory’ to encounter the audience freely. Khaal Gaon is an art project of Anga Art Collective, designed as a laboratory for the collectivity of ideas, individual practices and observations, displayed in Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
Khaal Gaon: Stories of Climate Change and Displacement from North-East India Read More »
The Japanese aesthetic tradition encompasses diverse tastes and arts, from minimalist Noh theatre to flamboyant Kabuki theatre, monochrome brush ink paintings to gold-gilded screen paintings, and simple tea huts to majestic castles. Among these, one distinctive theme stands out: the celebration of imperfection and insufficiency. This Japanese appreciation embraces objects with defects, an impoverished look,
The Aesthetics of Imperfection and Insufficiency in Japanese Culture Read More »