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Dr. Jyotindra Jain: A Pioneering Scholar and visionary of Indian Art and Culture.

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Introduction:  Dr. Jyotindra Jain is a renowned Indian scholar, who has authored several articles, books and staged exhibitions on traditional Indian folk arts and cultures as well as popular visual cultures. His interest in Indian art and culture identified him as a potential and pioneering academic scholar. Dr. Jyotindra Jain, born on June 5th, 1943, […]

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Mayawati’s Lucknow: Buddha, Baba Saheb Becomes Visible in the Cityscape

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In 2002, the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party, Kanshi Ram, announced his intentions to convert to Buddhism on 14th October 2006, the 50th anniversary of Ambedkar’s conversion at Nagpur. But on 9th October 2006, the charismatic Dalit leader died at his official residence in New Delhi after a long history of health complications. After

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Rabindranath Tagore’s Death Anniversary; Life and Legacy of A Genius

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August 7, On This Day The name Rabindranath Tagore is etched deep in Indian history, not in small part because he is the man who wrote the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. But another memorable part of the Nobel Laureate’s contribution to literature and music is to Indian art, bringing in Contextual Modernism in the

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Workers at Picasso Museum in Málaga Threaten Strike Over Unequal Wages and Conditions

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Struggle for Equality: Workers’ Call for Change The Picasso Museum in Málaga, Spain, faces a new challenge as its workers prepare to stage a strike in protest against perceived unequal wages and working conditions. This move comes after two previous strikes within the past year, underscoring the persisting grievances that employees assert are not adequately

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New Visitor Limits Announced for Greece’s Iconic Acropolis: A Bid to Preserve Heritage Amidst Tourism Surge

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Managing the Influx: A Cap on Acropolis Visitors As Europe embraces the summer tourism surge, Greece stands at the crossroads of preserving its rich archaeological heritage and managing the influx of eager travelers. In a significant move, the Greek government has declared that access to the world-renowned Acropolis in Athens will soon be capped at

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A Calendar That Starts on 14th of April: Bahujan Calendar Art in India

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It was in 1894 when famous Indian painter and artist Raja Ravi Verma, also regarded as the father of modern art in India, established his lithographic press in Girgaum, Bombay. In September of the same year, the chromolithographs of goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati were launched. Expensive and exclusive pieces of Verma’s art started to circulate

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Exploring the Distinctive Threads: The Nuances of American and English Comics (Part-1)

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INTRODUCTION The world of comics is  captivating where artistic expression and storytelling converge to create vibrant narratives that captivate readers across the globe. Within this realm, two distinct traditions, American comics and English comics, stand as pillars of creativity and innovation. While they share the common medium of sequential art, these traditions exhibit remarkable differences

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Woman in Gold is Bold, Brave and Brilliant

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Ever since individuals began cohabitating, political tensions have persistently plagued societies. One event that profoundly impacted humanity and affected the entire world was the world war, considered one of the worst events in history. The Nazis, a faction of fascists, disregarded fundamental human ethics and resulted in extensive devastation across various regions. Art was not

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