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Kerala is a coastal southern state of the Indian subcontinent. Not only is it famous for its numerous beaches, and art festival Kochi-Muziris Biennale, but also for birthing numerous painters. One of them is Raja Ravi Varma. Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Kerala, the Kilimanoor Palace stands as a testament to the rich cultural […]

Fort Kochi is one of the earliest European settlements in India, dominated and inhabited by European settlers since the 16th century. In the shape of bungalows, street houses, significant structures, and bazaars, the Portuguese, Dutch, and British left a lasting effect of their cultural signature on the region. As prominent historical landmarks with importance to

What does a community stand for? Is it just a group of people living together or is it much more than that? For us, community refers to a group of like-minded yet diverse people who learn, grow, and evolve together. There is always a shared interest and a shared goal. Whether it is the Nepalese

The world knows the prestige of New York’s  Metropolitan Museum of Art or Washington’s Bellevue Arts Museum. But what about India? India does indeed have numerous renowned museums. Take for example Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, whose founder Kiran Nadar won the Legion of Honour. There exist several museums in India which demand the same

Climate change is an enduring problem on our planet Earth. Most countries are affected by this climate change, and many are on the edge of collapse. Suddenly, the weather will change, and heavy rain will bring flash floods, even in well-developed city settings. Climate change is not a new term, an experience of ‘someone’ from

Introduction Tourists have a bad reputation throughout the world, and many times it is not without a reason. Some are mean, insensitive, and downright dumb. They have caused a lot of damage to precious art pieces being disrespectful, drunk, and careless. One such act has been the destruction of artefacts and/or art has been the

Whether it is nature’s meandering rivers and vast meadows or simply a KNMA exhibition, art surrounds us. As World Arts Day is just over the horizon, we thought it appropriate to share some inspiring quotes from global artists, both past and present to elucidate the transformative power of art. These World Art Day quotes are

Art has come a long way from being simply paintings and sculptures. Art isn’t necessarily bound by the brushstrokes, but rather movement and the idea behind it. Hence, the new age definition of art has been revived and revitalized to include performance art, photography, and even martial arts. While the pacifists will assuredly be scandalized

A seismic change shook the art world throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The old certainties of tradition and formality gave way to a sincere yearning for experimentation and invention during this time of significant change. A radical reinvention of artistic expression, known as Modernism, was introduced during this period, and it is