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A Craft Catalyst, Life of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

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Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, an often overlooked and forgotten figure, was far more than a mere sum of her achievements. Widely recognised as the driving force behind the revival of India’s diverse craft traditions and a staunch advocate for “tribal art” after independence, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay’s influence extended beyond her expertise in Indian handicrafts. She played a significant […]

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A Tapestry of Life: Why Depicting Animals and Birds in Ancient Indian Art?

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Birds and animals play an important role in human life. They are essential to many facets of human life, including food, entertainment, and ecological harmony. Due of the numerous advantages they provide, humans have frequently equated them with deities and given them supernatural abilities. Human and animal existence have been intertwined since the stone era.

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‘Times We Live In’: When Migrant Labours Comes to Painting

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It’s not surprising that the real-life experience is reflected in the artwork. We use painting or literature to understand the social settings of a time because they might be included in that ‘creative’ expressions. What is creative is not something that excludes all those social realities; some painters may use the facts to create an

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Navigating the Ownership Conundrum: Generative AI and Copyright Law in the Digital Age

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Generative AI, with its ability to create art and other forms of creative output, has raised crucial questions about ownership and authorship. As these AI tools, such as Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, gain prominence, concerns arise regarding the compensation of artists whose work is used to train AI models, ownership of AI-generated images, and the

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The Current Role of Urban Street Art in India 

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This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in India. The third article: The

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Art Education Systems in the Colony: Success or Failure?

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Any research done in the field of art education is based on historical inquiry. On this journey, we uncover overlooked events and individuals, debunk complex concepts, and view history from various angles. This historical investigation makes an effort to contextualise colonial Indian art education’s past within a larger historical context for art education. It analyses

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The Ever-Evolving White T-Shirt: A Symbol of Modernity, Expression, and Responsibility

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The white T-shirt, once a humble undergarment, has transformed into a timeless wardrobe staple that transcends cultures, classes, styles, and identities. From its early origins as a protective layer to its current status as a highly collectible fashion item, the white T-shirt has become a blank canvas for self-expression and a catalyst for important conversations

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Why is Feminist Art Criticism So Important in Gentileschi’s Artistic Life?

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Art criticism brings a new perspective on seeing Art, and Feminist Art criticism questions views and offers a broad view of Art. Feminist Art historian Linda Nochlin’s article, ” Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? ” is in a historical period. Or now that article is considered as a historical question. In that

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Meet Aaquib Wani: The Designer Behind the New Jerseys for Indian Cricketers

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Aditya Sisodia The recently launched jerseys of the Indian cricket team have created quite a buzz, with the Test jersey selling out within two days of its release. The mastermind behind these eye-catching designs is Aaquib Wani, a self-taught designer who was entrusted with the task by the global sportswear brand Adidas. With his emphasis

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