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From Aristocracy to Artefact: Introduction to Kolkata’s Bhadralok Culture

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The bhadraloks built their reputation for having a certain evolved sense of the world -Hindol Sengupta/ fortuneindia.com Bhadralok Culture The existence of aristocratic strata within Kolkata’s cultural milieu highlights a legacy characterised by influence and refinement or so it seems. The Bhadralok culture may have sprung up in the 19th century and established a great […]

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Renowned Architect Pankaj Pukhan Urges Young Architects: Explore Outside the Office, Turn Off Social Media (Part-3)

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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

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Young Artists on the Rise: Yuva Sambhav Exhibition Highlighted Amid Grant Awards

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In the dynamic world of contemporary art, emerging talents are making their mark on the global stage, garnering recognition for their innovative work and creative contributions. Recent developments highlight the vibrancy and diversity of artistic expression, with artists securing grants, participating in prestigious exhibitions, and earning accolades for their noteworthy endeavours. One such showcase of

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Does The Past Haunt and The Future Bestow? Zaam Arif’s ‘Waking Dream’ Has The Answer

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A new exhibition is in town at the Vadehra Art Gallery. The gallery opens its door to the Houston-based Pakistani artist Zaam Arif, who is presenting his first solo exhibition in India titled ‘Waking Dream.’ On view till 1 March 2024, the show features a comprehensive suite of 12 small and large-scale oil paintings, offering

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Partition Settlements: A Look At The Refugee Landscape Post Partition

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Following the independence in 1947, India and Pakistan were divided, resulting in one of the biggest and bloodiest migrations of people in history. It was marked by unheard-of levels of suffering for individuals. Millions of people had to evacuate their homes for safety and a sense of belonging across freshly formed borders. Many people became

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Grease Your Art Wheels to Make These Easy Oil Pastel Art Projects

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Have you ever looked at famous oil pastel artwork such as Degas’ ‘The Dancing Class’ or Millet’s ‘Dandelions’ and resolved to replicate their masterpieces? If the answer is yes, then we are in the same boat as you. An artist is defined not only through the narratives that they create with their paintings but also

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Can Sangita Jindal’s Hampi Art Labs Rewrite the Narrative of Art and Heritage in South India?

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South India’s ancient city of Hampi has long enthralled Sangita Jindal, a well-known art collector and philanthropist. She has been captivated by the rich history of Hampi since the early 1980s, characterising it as a “dynamic hub where art, architecture, and literature flourished from the 14th to 16th centuries.” Jindal is now achieving her goal

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Artist Plans to Destroy $45 Million Worth of Art in Protest Over Assange’s Imprisonment

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An artist based in the south of France, Andrei Molodkin, has announced plans to destroy a collection of artworks valued at up to $45 million if WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange dies in prison. Molodkin’s project, dubbed “Dead Man’s Switch,” aims to draw attention to Assange’s incarceration and the perceived threats to freedom of expression. Molodkin

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Usher Who? It’s Gian and Gian Drawing’s World and We Are Living In It!

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At present, everyone is obsessed with cinematic universes. Whether it is Star Wars, Marvel, or Pirates of the Caribbean, each cinematic universe has curated an extensive list of movies, TV series, tie-in novels, merchandise, and conventions. But no other cinematic marvel has enchanted global audiences, kids and adults alike, as Doraemon. Japan has been a

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Sylvia W. Houghteling Honored with Prestigious Awards for ‘The Art of Cloth in Mughal India’

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Associate Professor of History of Art, Sylvia W. Houghteling, has been awarded the esteemed R.L. Shep Book Award by the Textile Society of America for her groundbreaking work, The Art of Cloth in Mughal India. This prestigious accolade, presented annually, celebrates outstanding contributions to the field of global cultural heritage textile studies. In addition to

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