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What is a Dhabla? Dhabla, a Rajasthani-style Kutch weaving, evolved through the migration of Vankar people from Rajasthan, settling in Kutch due to commerce. They mastered the unique dhabla weave suited to the region’s hot climate.The Meghwals’ journey to Kutch, driven by their devotion to Shri Ram Dev Pirji, added to the cultural tapestry. The […]
Dhabla Weaving, A Unique Craft from The Deserts of India Read More »
The British Museum, a renowned cultural institution founded in 1753, is currently facing a major scandal involving the disappearance of numerous historical treasures. The museum’s director, Hartwig Fischer, announced his immediate departure following allegations of mishandling investigations. This incident has raised concerns about the museum’s internal management and its larger role in safeguarding global heritage.
What do we do if a portrait dies for us, and we get immortality? What do we do if a picture taints and ageing for us, and our life will never pass? We all painted a portrait, hung them inside our homes, and let them die, and we lived forever as young as we were.
Dorian Gray: When a Painting Succumbs for Us, Extending Eternity Read More »
In 1985, at just 18 years old, Pal Enger marked his debut in Norway’s Eliteserien, the country’s premier football league, playing for Valerenga. Little did the world know that his love for crime and a twisted sense of history would lead him down a path of audacious heists and eventual redemption. A Childhood Obsessed with
Leave the controversy aside and take ‘The Danish Girl (2015), a fantastic movie on the merit of Art and Life and an artist’s portrayal. After the release and widespread acclamation of Redmayne and Vikander’s performances, the movie The Danish Girl’s central characters were criticised for inaccurate accounts of historical events. The Danish Girl loosely depicts
The Danish Girl: Portrait of Transition, Picturing a Visual Myth Read More »
Tracing its origins to the 19th century, this textile’s history is rooted in Chirala, situated along the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. The term ‘Telia’ signifies oil, while ‘Rumal’ translates to handkerchief. Telia Rumal has stood as a pivotal Ikat tradition within Andhra. Its birthplace, Chirala, witnessed the initial emergence of these skills, the technique
Telia Rumal is a Tradition which is Rewoven for Today’s World Read More »
Exploring the Past: A Journey into History In a remarkable discovery that sheds light on the ancient history of the Indian subcontinent, archaeologists have unearthed a rock bruising, or etching, of a bull dating back to the Neolithic period. This invaluable find was made during an exploration at Musapet in the Mahabubnagar district by a
A portrait always comes from two people’s interactions. One is sitting someplace, and the artist is portraying the subject who sits in front of it. A picture results from an artist closely observing a subject, depicting it in detail, and visually memorising it forever. The ‘subject’ and the artists are always close when portraying a
Portrait of a Lady, or a Secret Painting of Lesbian Relationship Read More »
Amedeo Modigliani, or “Dedo,” was the youngest of four kids. His parents, Flaminio and Eugenia, were Jewish. A large Jewish community resided in Livorno, Italy, where he was born. Right before he was born, the Modigliani family’s businesses struggled a lot, so they had to declare they could not pay their debts officially. In the
Amedeo Modigliani: Maestro of Nudity and Expressionism Read More »
Introduction to the Avant-Garde The term “avant-garde” originates from the French military term meaning “advance guard.” In the realm of art, the avant-garde refers to those at the forefront of artistic innovation, challenging established norms and pushing the boundaries of creativity. This movement emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of
The Avant-Garde Movement: Challenging Norms and Inspiring Innovation Read More »