Shariqa Gulzar, a talented teenage artist from Pulwama district in south Kashmir, has recently garnered significant recognition in the art community. Her exceptional skills in calligraphy, mandala art, and sketching have earned her a coveted spot in the prestigious India Book of Records. Shariqa’s latest achievement features a vibrant portrait of the traditional Kashmiri fire […]
Artists, in collaboration with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)-Udupi subchapter, have initiated a campaign to preserve the heritage structures of Udupi. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting these structures and prevent the demolition of a 117-year-old building that served as the old jail. Background and
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In a significant development, the Union Culture Secretary, Govind Mohan, announced that fifteen antiquities returned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York are expected to arrive in India within the next 3-6 months. This marks the first batch of antiquities that the Met has willingly agreed to return to India, showcasing a positive
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This teen digital artist, Laya Mathikshara, has emerged as a shining star in the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), showcasing her talent and entrepreneurial spirit at the young age of 13. As the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to seek new hobbies and outlets for their creativity, Laya’s passion for digital art became her ticket to
Tucked away in the bustling city of Mumbai, there exists a hidden gem that has captured the hearts of artists and dreamers alike. It goes by the name of Art Station, and stepping into this haven is like entering a world of endless possibilities and boundless creativity. The moment you set foot inside Art Station,
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Kerala people mourn the loss of artists Namboothiri and adore the legacy of a great illustrator that covered the elegant periods of notable literary works of giants writers. The period illustrated by Artist Namboothiri is the time of serialising the great writers’ magnum opus in prominent Malayalam literature weekly’s. Artist Namboothiri is always remembered for
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K M Vasudevan Namboothiri, popularly hailed ‘Artist Namboothiri’ in Kerala’s social-cultural scenario for the prior seven decades, passed away. Namboothiri (1925-2023) was a prolific literary illustrator, illustrating many popular characters for literary publications in the southern state of Kerala—an Artist renowned for his iconic drawings and gifted life to fictitious characters in Malayalam writings. Artist
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The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art’s (KNMA) exhibition titled “Very Small Feelings” (VSF) has made its way to India after being showcased at the sixth Dhaka Art Summit in Bangladesh in February. The exhibition features over 40 projects encompassing a diverse range of artworks, including new commissions, historical works, performances, books, archives, and various landscapes.
In a significant move towards reconciliation with their colonial past, two Dutch museums have announced plans to return hundreds of cultural artefacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka. These objects, ranging from a beautifully adorned cannon to precious metals and jewellery, were taken during the colonial era, often through forceful means. The restitution of 478 “cultural
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, the UK’s longest-running Arab arts festival, is celebrating its 25th year by exploring the theme of storytelling and storytellers. The festival, which began in 1998 with the aim of preserving Arab arts, culture, and heritage, has become a symbol of unity, showcasing how cultural events can bring diverse communities together in
