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Preserving Heritage through Design: Nipun Prabhakar and Dhammada Collective’s Vision.

D-Talks, D-Talks, Interview /

Nipun Prabhakar, Dhammada Collective Nipun Prabhakar, architect and founder of Dhammda Collective, offers a compelling vision for sustainable alternatives that challenge conventional development paradigms. Established in 2021 in Bhopal, Dhammada Collective is an interdisciplinary design and research group dedicated to designing spaces that serves as both functional areas and cultural testimony. The name “Dhammada,” derived […]

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Transferring Nature into Art 

Exhibitions /
Artworks Hanging inside a tea stall

A New Exhibition is Making Rounds The Earth My Home is an exhibition that highlights eco-dyeing, with Shibori techniques and wild art all created with self-made natural pigments and brushes. A part of the sale proceeds from this show is being donated to the Himalayan Rilung Foundation by the participant artists to support its work

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Constitution Day: Why Do We Celebrate Beohar Rammanohar Sinha’s Art on Constitution Day?

Artist Profile, On This Day /
Beohar Rammanohar Sinha, artist who contributed to the Indian Constitution's design, alongside an excerpt of the original handwritten Constitution of India, highlighting its artistic details and historical significance.

Introduction Every year on 26 November, Constitution Day of India also celebrated as “National Law Day”, marks the adoption of the Constitution of India as the supreme law of the land. On 26 September 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India and it came into force on January 26 of 1950.

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15 Architects in Indore to Look Out For!

Architecture, Do You Know? /

In the bustling cityscape of Indore, architects play a pivotal role in shaping its dynamic urban fabric. Renowned for its blend of traditional charm and modern aspirations, architects in Indore, armed with visionary designs and technical prowess, transform skylines with iconic structures that redefine architectural paradigms. From revitalizing historic landmarks to crafting sustainable environments, architects

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Know Our Jury for Abir India’s First Take 2024: Veer Munshi

Artist Profile, Featured, First Take 2024 /

The eighth iteration of Abir India’s First Take 2024 is about to engulf the vivacious city of Ahmedabad. This event is more than just a show; it is a demonstration of the ability of art to erase boundaries and captivate hearts. It’s important to consider Abir India’s extraordinary journey to this point as the expectation

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Love, Longing, and Devotion, The Ashta Nayikas And Their Artistic Representation

Columns, Featured /

Have you ever carefully observed how the facial features shift during a performance of an Indian classical dancer while performing? Or a heroine emoting during a theatrical performance or even within a movie? These are bhavas or expressions which are mentioned in our ancient texts. In this article, we shall be learning about Ashta Nayika,

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Sudhir Patwardhan: Chronicles of a Meticulous Observer

Artist Profile /

The bustling, ever-frenetic, almost endearingly claustrophobic charm of Mumbai is not one to be taken lightly. It inspires fierce loyalty, reluctant admiration and often stunning art — as evidenced in the works of notable and (more notably so) self-taught artist Sudhir Patwardhan, who for several decades now has managed to distil this incredibly mundane yet

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The Venice Biennale: Origin and History of an Evolutionary Exhibition Model

Featured, Venice Biennale 2024 /

In the enchanting embrace of Venice’s winding canals and timeless architecture, a flame of inspiration ignited within the hearts of its citizens. Mayor Riccardo Selvatico, a man enamoured with the arts, successfully persuaded the city council to embark on a grand endeavour – creating a Biennale celebrating Italy’s finest artistic talents. Initially scheduled for 1894,

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Akhilesh witnessed Husain, Raza & Swaminathan, and shines on his own

Interview /

Noted painter Akhilesh comes from Madhya Pradesh and his works are admired internationally. He has prolifically written original books and also translated many books in Hindi. He is one of the rare artists who had the good fortune of being associated with the three great masters of Indian art; J Swaminathan, Maqbool Fida Husain and

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