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Yayoi Kusama: Queen of Pop Art, Conquer the World with Polka-Dot

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The story of Kusama is fascinating for many reasons. She studied traditional Japanese painting style and moved to New York in 1958, inspired by American Abstract Impressionism, became a part of the Avant-Garde movement, especially pop art, hugging hippie culture in the 1960s, got public attention when she exhibited herself as brightly coloured polka dots […]

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Judith Leyster: Forgotten Master in the Dutch Golden Age

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In the book ‘How the Personal Became Political’, edited by Michelle Arrow, Angela Woollacott collects many critical writings on art and culture. In this book, an article, ‘How the personal became (and remains) political in the visual Arts Chapter’ by Catriona Moore and Catherine Speck, extensively argues about the feminine space in visual art. In

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Breaking Ground: Waheeda Baloch as the First Woman Curator of Karachi Biennale KB24

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Introduction The Karachi Biennale Trust (KBT) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Waheeda Baloch as the curator for the fourth edition of the Karachi Biennale, known as KB24. In a historic move, Waheeda Baloch becomes the first woman to take on this pivotal role in the Karachi Biennale’s history. An Avant-Garde Choice Niilofur Farrukh,

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Somaskanda Murthy: A Divine Union of Shiva, Parvati, and Skanda

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Introduction Somaskanda Murthy, a significant and enigmatic deity in Hinduism, stands at the crossroads of divinity, symbolising the intricate matrix of life, spirituality, and cosmic unity. Within the sacred embrace of this divine triad lies a profound representation of the cosmic order, where Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and their illustrious son, Lord Skanda, seamlessly merge

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Remarkable Palaeolithic Cave Art Discovered in Spain’s Cueva Dones

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Introduction In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, a team of researchers has unveiled a treasure trove of Palaeolithic cave art in “Cova Dones” or “Cueva Dones,” a cave site in Spain. With over 100 ancient paintings and engravings dating back at least 24,000 years, this finding ranks among the most significant on the Eastern Iberian Coast

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Hanuman and Magical Herbs: Priyantha Udagedara’s Visual Fiction for Dead People

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In the Indian context, Hanuman has been a hot topic for many decades, yet there has been controversy because of the myth used to attack non-Hindu. Hanuman Chalisa is a political tool in India under the Modi rule, and many ‘attacks’ news appeared from different parts of the country in the name of Hanuman. In

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From Divine Guardian to Spiritual Guide: The Enigmatic Nandi Bull in Hinduism

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INTRODUCTION Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest and most diverse religions, is replete with a rich variety of symbols and icons that serve as profound sources of spiritual inspiration and wisdom. Among these sacred symbols, the Nandi bull stands as a prominent and revered figure, often found in Hindu temples across the Indian subcontinent. The

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(En)closed With Voices of South Asia, Resonating Visual Idioms

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Delhi Contemporary Art Week displays the new voices from, in a broader sense, the Global South as a territorial and political identity, resonating with the socio-economic contrasts and backdrops. In a canvas or mixed medium, from a minimalistic point of view, artists bring pristine ideas and perspectives, a playful abundance of disciplined mediums, or even

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Symbolic Ways of Reflecting Self

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Gallery Threshold organized an exhibition called “Reflecting the Self.” It displays artworks by several artists, such as Achia Anzi, Anju Dodiya, Anupam Sud, Atul Dodiya, G. R. Iranna, Gulam Mohammed Sheikh, K. G. Subramanyan, Manjunath Kamath, Paramjit Singh, V. Ramesh, Sudhir Patwardhan, and Shobha Broota. The works highly concentrated on the portrayal of self in

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