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Banksy Takes Aim at Home Secretary James Cleverly On Wednesday, the mysterious muralist Banksy responded to British Home Secretary James Cleverly’s criticism of his recent artwork, which featured an inflatable raft and appeared at the Glastonbury music festival last week. Cleverly had previously labeled the piece as “vile and unacceptable” during an appearance on Sky […]
The Venice Biennale 2024 showcased the profound talents of three Brazilian masters whose works significantly shaped the artistic landscape of their adopted country. This brought together the distinct yet interconnected legacies of Fulvio Pennacchi, Lina Bo Bardi, and Maria Bonomi. Through their unique mediums and visionary approaches, each artist contributed to the rich tapestry of
Brazilian Mastery: Painting, Print, and Structure at Venice Biennale Read More »
Jagdish Swaminathan’s critique of Plato represents a significant departure from conventional Western philosophical frameworks, advocating instead for a perspective deeply rooted in decolonisation and inclusivity of diverse ideas. This perspective was highlighted in a recent tribute event at the India International Centre, commemorating Swaminathan’s enduring influence on Indian art and intellectual thought. At the event,
It’s finally June, and we can’t keep calm! It is time to stand in solidarity with the community which has often been marginalised and continues to fall prey to unwarranted hate speech, violence, and unfounded phobia. Yes, we are talking about the queer community. But how does one even group a community which represents people
Pride is NOT a Red Flag; It’s Multicolored Read More »
The Venice Biennale, renowned for showcasing the pinnacle of contemporary art, has been enriched this year by the powerful presence of three exceptional Brazilian artists: Emiliano Di Cavalcanti, Dalton Paula, and Yêdamaria. Each artist brings a unique perspective to the theme of Afro-Atlantic histories, weaving together cultural narratives that celebrate resilience, identity, and the complexities
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June 21, On This Day; 1928; J Swaminathan was born Credited with the discovery of legendary Gond tribal artist from Madhya Pradesh, Jangarh Singh Shyam, Jagdish Swaminathan — commonly known as J Swaminathan — was a renowned Indian artist, painter, poet and writer in his own right, and also a member of the Communist Party
Journalist; Political Activist; Painter — J Swaminathan Read More »
Social media has undoubtedly eased communication around the world. Through Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, individuals can connect with their favourite content creators, slide into their DMs, collaborate, and share ideas. But do dating apps fit into social media? They would, as their name denotes. Technology has even made dating easy. All of us have (talking
Flagging Queer Desires: The Handkerchief Code Read More »
In the middle of a population that was growing to over two million people in the busy metropolis of mid-1800s London, social scientist and journalist Henry Mayhew began an interesting study of the working and nonworking poor in the city. The “cats’-meat men” were vendors of boiling horseflesh who catered to the city’s feline populace.
Queer history would never be complete without the mention of the 1980s AIDS epidemic. On this day, June 5, 1981, the CDC in the USA came across the first five cases of viral infections, which would later be identified as the HIV-AIDS virus. The epidemic not only had adverse effects on physical health but also
Pink Triangle: A Symbol of Gay Liberation Read More »
There are myriad ways one can decorate their home. Whether it is through textured popcorn walls, soft pastel schemes, or a few decor trinkets here and there, every homeowner has splurged to realise their vision. One of the decor practices which undoubtedly everyone has employed is curating floral centrepieces. It’s fairly obvious. Who wouldn’t love
Green Carnations Unite The Gays Across Nations Read More »