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Introduction In the heart of India which has a rich cultural tradition, there exists an ancient craft—a living art more than ten thousand years old—the craft of idol-making—where legends pass through the whispering old banyan and peepul trees and the air is heavy with immortal bhakti- devotion. This elegant and mesmerising skill has been nourishing […]
Durga Puja Idol Making Journey from Kumartuli to Guwahati Read More »
Introduction Ravana, a central figure in the Indian epic Ramayana, is traditionally known as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, leading to a war with Lord Rama. However, across the subcontinent, his character has been depicted in numerous ways, reflecting different cultural, religious, and regional perspectives. This essay explores 11 unique depictions
The 9 Depictions of Ravana Across the Subcontinent Read More »
Unlocking India’s Gaming Potential: Challenges and Opportunities for Developers With changing times and economies, we have experienced a vast surge in the Indian video-gaming industry, the surge however has been one-sided with many Indians playing video games and less on the Indians developing games. India is still in its nascent stages when it comes to
Indians Play Games But Don’t Make It! Read More »
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,
Swiss or Remiss!: 8 Swiss Watch Brands Who Dominate the World Read More »
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
The Influence of Rajnish Osho on the Language of Art Read More »
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
From Madhuri Dixit to Horses: Explore the Best Paintings of M.F. Husain in 10 pictures. Read More »
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
Meenaxi: M.F. Husain’s Cinematic Canvas of Art and Imagination Read More »
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
Namboothiri: Kerala’s Master Illustrator, Cartoonist and A People’s Artist Read More »
How many times have you found yourself in a state of bewilderment while gazing at a piece of artwork asking yourself why is it even here? It’s just a pile of rubbles or a shoe attached to metal strings. How would you even consider it as art? It doesn’t look like art. Well, what is
The Concept of Art or the Art of Concept? Sol LeWitt Has the Answer Read More »
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