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Revisiting the Legacy of the Progressive Art Movement and the Modern Indian Art

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After Indian independence, a group of artists started to think about ‘modern Indian art’ differently, and they thought loudly and formed a group baptised with the name of Progressive Artists Group Bombay. The group reflected that a ‘newly independent country required a face of a new art movement. Progressive Artists Group Bombay (1947-1956) is now […]

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Shanti Dave: Celebrating India’s Pioneering Abstractionist in ‘Neither Earth Nor Sky’ Exhibition

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An upcoming exhibition at the DAG art gallery in India will present over 80 works by Shanti Dave, one of India’s first major abstractionists. Titled “Shanti Dave: Neither Earth, Nor Sky,” the exhibition curated by Jesal Thacker will provide a comprehensive overview of Dave’s artistic journey from figuration to abstraction. Commencing on July 15, the

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Ingenious Collaboration: Nakashima and National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad

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George Nakashima, the revered Japanese-American woodworker and furniture designer, left an indelible mark on India’s architecture and furniture design. From his tranquil sojourn at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, where he embraced the name Sunder Nanda, to his collaboration with Antonin Raymond on the iconic Golconde dormitory, Nakashima’s influence was profound. He even developed

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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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Through Art, Some Healing and Closure to the Wounds of Vietnam War!

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Smriti Malhotra Tuan Andrew Nguyen, an artist whose work uncovers haunting artefacts and stories from the Vietnam War, is set to showcase his videos and sculptures at the New Museum in Manhattan. In his upcoming exhibition titled “Tuan Andrew Nguyen: Radiant Remembrance,” Nguyen delves into questions of memory and identity with a personal and ambitious

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Uncovering the Cultural Tapestry of Calcutta: ‘The Babu and the Bazaar’ Exhibition

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Tsuktiben Jamir Presented by the DAG (formerly Delhi Art Gallery), ‘The Babu and the Bazaar’ exhibition offers a captivating journey into a bygone era, where Calcutta thrived as a melting pot of contrasting cultures, ideologies, and artistic expressions. From May 8th to July 1st, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of this vibrant

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Mapped! Exhibition Unearths Geopolitical Strategies and Surveyor Triumphs in Colonial India

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Aditya Sisodia The exhibition titled “Mapped!” held at the Asiatic Society of Mumbai shed light on the historical methods of mapping, particularly the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India (GTS) conducted during the British colonial period. The exhibition, organised in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bombay, curated by heritage management firm PastPerfect, and supported by

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Is teamLab’s Hanging Flower Garden Exhibit an Immersive Experience Or A Simple Money Grab?

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Niveditha Ajay A room made infinite by mirrors across every surface including the floor, with bunches of flowers hanging from the ceiling. As you walk closer to the bundles of luscious green leaves, yellow, pink, and purple flowers, sensors cause them to lift- forming a semicircle where the viewer stands. This is teamLab’s Hanging Flower

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“Sitaare Zameen Par” Exhibition at KNMA Takes Visitors on a Nostalgic Journey to the Golden Era of Indian Cinema

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Aditya Sisodia  The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Noida is taking art and cinema enthusiasts on a nostalgic journey through the enchanting era of Indian pop culture with its latest exhibition, “Sitaare Zameen Par.” The exhibition showcases a captivating series of portrait photographs of Bollywood icons from the 1940s to the ’60s, beautifully

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