Opinion Feature

Picasso said “Good artists copy, great artists steal” Here is Why HE WAS WRONG & WHY

Picasso was wrong. Or maybe he was being cheeky when he famously proclaimed that “great artists steal”. Yes, Picasso doesn’t just speak. He proclaims. The full quote attributed to him goes: “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” However, art historians have confirmed beyond doubt that Picasso didn’t proclaim that, though he did proclaim a lot […]

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Who will Ban the Kama Sutra? The Indus Valley Dancing Girl Deserves Justice

Do you realise that our schoolchildren are exposed to a lot of trash they should be kept safe from? It is a no-brainer, really. The education department of our nation seems to revel in petty changes that do more damage than good. Right now, the focus is on a small 4,500-year-old Dancing Girl statue from

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Waiting Under Systems: A Curator Between the ICU, the Art World, and a World at War

Myna Mukherjee

Written by Myna Mukherjee Musings from a Hospital Room Right now, my two babies, my pets, sit facing the door. Through the distant, unblinking eye of CCTV, I watch them hold their position: expectant, unwavering, and just waiting. As if the act of waiting itself might summon my return. Time gathers strangely around them; it

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Ways of Seeing the Audience: A Critique of Kochi-Muziris Biennale

An exhibition without  audience is absurd. But are all exhibitions meant for everyone? A drama festival is for drama lovers, a film festival is for cinema enthusiasts, and literary festival are for those who enjoy literature. Each exhibition targets its specific audience. Looking at it this way, who is the ‘audience’ of Kochi-Muziris Biennale? Exhibitions are evaluated

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Why Conserving Architectural Heritage Matters in India

architectural heritage

India’s built environment carries the memory of many centuries. From ancient temples and stepwells to Mughal mausoleums and colonial buildings, architectural heritage shapes how people understand history, culture, and place. Conserving this heritage is not just about protecting old structures. It is about preserving knowledge, identity, and the continuity of communities across time. Architectural heritage

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“Interiority of a Photographer”: Akhilesh on Prriti Mann’s Photography Exhibition

A significant exhibition on the occasion of World Photography Day, a week before has begun at Alliance Francaise Bhopal. This exhibition is a special showcase of renowned musicians in and Dancers in their studios practicing the Ragas unknown. Prriti Mann’s exhibition had a profound impact on the viewers, attracting a diverse audience of writers, artists,

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