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Swiss or Remiss!: 8 Swiss Watch Brands Who Dominate the World

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Learn About The Iconic Timepiece Companies Whether we are impatiently waiting for our friends, or writing an examination paper hurriedly, we always get a second or so to peek at the wall clocks, wristwatches, or smartphones. Medieval people were enthralled by horology; desperately looking for ways to measure time, building tools such as sundials, hourglasses, […]

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The Influence of Rajnish Osho on the Language of Art

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A spiritual leader who was a controversial and global name Rajnish Osho is still the main topic across both philosophical and artistic circles while they either loved him or hated it, there is no middle. Though he is most commonly associated with meditation, sexuality and radical spiritual ideologies, his influence on art—the language and modality

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From Madhuri Dixit to Horses: Explore the Best Paintings of M.F. Husain in 10 pictures.

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The famed painter M.F. Husain was known for his colourful Cubist-style works that included nude Hindu deities, metropolitan settings, horses, and even Madhuri Dixit. He started out studying calligraphy before pursuing a career in Mumbai painting movie posters and creating toys. He was born in 1915. During a 1953 trip, he was exposed to European

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Meenaxi: M.F. Husain’s Cinematic Canvas of Art and Imagination

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M.F. Hussain, renowned as the “Picasso of India,” made an unforgettable impression on the world of art with his ingenuity and limitless imagination. His first venture towards filmmaking resulted  in the gem known as “Meenaxi.” This cinematic masterpiece, which was released in 2004, demonstrates  Hussain’s abilities as a painter, storyteller, and visionary. Meenaxi immerses spectators

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Namboothiri: Kerala’s Master Illustrator, Cartoonist and A People’s Artist

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When we think of the quirky and unforgettable characters of Charles Dickens and their hold over British readerly imagination in the 19th century, we wholeheartedly pay tribute – and rightly so – to the impeccable writing skill of Dickens as an author but what we often fail to acknowledge is the role of illustrators like

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The Dune Popcorn Bucket Is One of the Rare Cases Where Form-Over-Function Has Actually Worked

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Next Gen Popcorn Buckets When ‘Dune: Part 1’ came out, the fans (including yours truly) went gaga over it. Frank Herbert must be delighted looking at a faithful adaptation of his beloved sci-fi novel series. Watching the film touched me in places I never knew existed (pun un-intended). As the cinematic masterpiece unfurled infront of

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Preserving India’s Cultural Heritage: The Need for Stronger Institutional Support and Widespread Art Institutes

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My last visit to the Nawab Palace of Murshidabad Hazardwari Palace which is now transformed into a museum, left me disheartened and questioning the notion of “better preservation.” As I observed the peeling wall paint and witnessed the neglect of priceless 17th and 18th-century oil paintings, I couldn’t help but reflect on the lack of

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Feeling Camera Ready? Try These Photography Styles

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Different Photography Photo Style Photography is a dynamic and multifaceted medium. Diverse photography styles offer unique perspectives and techniques embellishing the subject. Understanding the nuances of photography photo styles elevates your work and helps you discover your niche. Today, we dive into some of the most popular photography styles and why they are immensely successful.

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