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The hands that embroider the Indian textiles are artists of the greatest degree. One such embroidery tradition from Karnataka is Kasuti embroidery. It is a popular art form in northern Karnataka that is practised by women of the region, India, rooted in the region’s villages. It is one of the oldest Indian practices, dating back […]
Stitched with Care: Handmade Tale of Kasuti Embroidery from Karnataka Read More »
The introduction of AI-generated images on DeviantArt, a popular online platform for artists, has ignited a heated debate within the artistic community. With the site’s recent announcement that users must disclose whether their works were created using AI tools, discussions surrounding art, creativity, and profit have intensified. The controversy highlights the challenges of defining art,
A groundbreaking new art book titled “Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India” is set to be released, providing a pioneering study on the emergence of Buddhist art in southern India. The book, published by Mapin in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, sheds light on the vibrant and
‘Tree & Serpent’: New Book Traces the Emergence of Buddhist Art in Southern India Read More »
Ilkal Sarees are found almost everywhere, from the small towns in Maharashtra to North Karnataka. A special Ilkal saree with Kasuti embroidery was seen on our Finance Minister, Ms Nirmala Sitharaman while she was presenting the Union Budget in February. So, let’s find out what is so special about Ilkal sarees that are made in
Incredible World of Ilkal Sarees: The Lesser-Known Weave of Karnataka Read More »
Kintsugi is a Japanese way of repairing wounds in ceramics or pottery. As a philosophy, Japanese belief brings back beauty from the broken; experts use lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum to do this. The Kintsugi technique aims to bring damaged things back to life and use; it’s the art of
Glen Martin Taylor: (Un)Broken Ceramics meets Japanese Philosophy Read More »
Artists from the Karachi Biennale 2022 captivated audiences at the recently held Land Body Ecologies Festival in London, showcasing their innovative and boundary-pushing creations. One of the highlighted artworks at the festival was Microtonal, a prize-winning piece from KB22, created through a collaboration between UK-based art studio Invisible Flock and two artists from Badin. The
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The Realm of Indian Miniature Paintings visually narrates the treasures of the ancient past. It dwells as an embodiment of stories, poetries, myths and legends transcending through the canvases of miniature painters that weave these diverse narratives in an enchanting classical composition. Spread across India’s various, vast lands, several Miniature Painting Ateliers hold a distinctive
A Narrative Through History and Origin of Bundi Paintings Read More »
Zarina, a beloved Artist who crafted poetical ‘Art’ in different mediums, was honoured and remembered last day worldwide. Zarina Hashmi was an Indian-American artist celebrated for her works encircled with printmaking, drawings, lithography and sculpture, more as an associate of the Minimalist movement and the narration of abstract and geometric patterns and forms. Zarina was
Zarina: The Sad Song of Partition, Painted World of Displacement Read More »
Himroo, a word derived from Persia, holds a regal past. Once, it was intricately woven with threads of pure gold and silver, crafted exclusively for the noble families. The tale begins when a group of skilled weavers migrated from Delhi to Daulatabad in the 14th century, near Aurangabad, prompted by King Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s decision
A Weave as Old as Time: Story of Himroo Fabrics Read More »
A long-lost portrait by renowned artist Arshile Gorky, depicting fellow artist Anna Walinska, has resurfaced in Rhode Island after decades of obscurity. The discovery of this significant artwork, which had eluded art experts and enthusiasts for years, is a testament to the power of digital catalogue raisonné and the determination of those involved in preserving
Long-Lost Arshile Gorky Portrait of Artist Anna Walinska Turns Up in Rhode Island Read More »