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Unveiling a Symbolic Tribute Gandhi Darshan, the historical site located at Rajghat, New Delhi, which serves as a homage to Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy, is on the cusp of a transformational makeover. This revitalization effort includes the installation of a new statue, poised to be unveiled on September 4. The statue will take its place […]
Introduction The Iranian Revolution of 1979, also known as the Islamic Revolution or Enqelāb-e Eslāmī in Persian, was a significant event in Iran’s political landscape, disorienting Reza Shah Pahlavi’s seemingly stable governance. The revolution was fuelled by large-scale protests and widespread mobilisation. Shah’s concession and repression schemes led to the dictatorship’s downfall on February 11,
A groundbreaking new art book titled “Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India” is set to be released, providing a pioneering study on the emergence of Buddhist art in southern India. The book, published by Mapin in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, sheds light on the vibrant and
‘Tree & Serpent’: New Book Traces the Emergence of Buddhist Art in Southern India Read More »
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
Samvaad with Sidharth: The Visual Story Teller of Many Journeys (Part 2 of 5) Read More »
Part -1 A gender not acknowledged: The Hijras and their struggle for representation The major works by Indian photographers Anita Khemka, Dayanita Singh, and Tejal Shah are discussed in this section while addressing transgender identity in order to comprehend the various perspectives behind their research on transgender lives. Though the subject matter seemed to be
Rewriting Gender Through The Lens: Indian Photographers Challenging the Norm. Read More »
Krispin Joseph PX Why did rulers build massive structures? Political leaders and rulers are fond of giant skeletons. They create this in the form of a statue or Central Vista project. Are the world’s tallest statue and most extensive administration buildings immensely manipulative? Political leaders know the power of the ‘largest structures’ and what impact
Political Tyranny of a Soulless city Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
Ukraine\’s art and artists refuse to bow down to war Read More »
Santanu Borah tells you why Abir Pothi is needed, pandemic or no pandemic If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is that we cannot sit on our couches and believe that life will be the same always because your wifi and mutual funds are working. Just when everything seems perfect, you will get
The great Indian art festival, right here… every day! Read More »