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Eco-Artist Manjit Gogoi Transforms Urban Waste into Environmental Masterpieces, Igniting a Dialogue on Planetary Caretaking

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Manjit Gogoi is an artist who was raised in the lush Assamese countryside, close to Kaziranga National Park. His artistic path is deeply influenced by the social and environmental values of his background. Going into issues like habitat loss, species extinction, climate change, contamination, and resource exploitation, Gogoi’s artistic perspective is a painful investigation of […]

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ROOTS: Adivasi Art Exhibition and Book Launch Looks Into the Narratives from the Tribal Heartland of India

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Art exhibition and book launch, “ROOTS: Art from the Tribal Heartland of India,” is poised to enchant audiences at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, from February 2nd to 14th, 2024. Curated by Dr Alka Pande and Mitchell Crites, this cultural journey into the dreams, aspirations, legends, and wisdom of India’s first

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The Exquisite Interplay of Light and Shadow in Architecture

Architecture /

A room is not a room without natural light. Louis Kahn A great architectural design isn’t only functional, but also an aesthetic marvel and a testament to longevity. Whether it is an entire city (Lutyens’ Delhi) or simply a building (Raj Rewal’s Hall of Nations), an architect’s prowess is determined by their ability to utilize

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Zahra Yazdani’s Scripted Selves: Sutures of Signs and Symbols

Exhibitions /

The first solo exhibition in India by Tehran-based visual artist Zahra Yazdani, Scripted Selves: Sutures of Signs and Symbols at Latitude 28 gallery in Delhi, charts the emotional breadth of the human body. Yazdani transformed the two spaces into settings for her latest artwork, inviting artists to pose for her camera. Her photography demonstrates Yazdani’s

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Devastating Fire Destroys Thousands of Artworks in Abkhazia’s National Gallery

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 A tragic incident unfolded in Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia, as a fire ravaged the National Gallery of Abkhazia, reducing thousands of cherished artworks to ashes. The National Gallery, more storage space than a museum, suffered irreparable losses in a blaze that swept through its exhibition hall in the capital, Sukhumi, early on

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Dreamscapes in Clay: Navigating the Surreal Landscape of Dhruvi Acharya’s Ceramic Wonderland

Artist Profile, Exhibitions /

In an essay titled ‘I object to your position: hyperreal decontextualizing of objects, scholar Ana Calvete write about the hyperreal presence of objects in our lives. Hyperreality or surrealism is blended with reality, dreams, and daily life no matter the subject of art and creative process in our contemporary lives. In that essay, Ana Calvete

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It’s Rococo not Baroco: Art, Architecture, Fashion and Much More!

Columns, Do You Know? /

If you’re somewhat into art or social media, chances are you might’ve stumbled upon the portrait of a girl in pink swinging in a lush field. The painting is titled The Swing or  Les heureux hasards de l’Escarpolette by the painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and it is regarded as one of the most famous pieces of

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Chitranjan Moharana’s Granite and Steel Masterpieces Illuminate Issues of Climate Change, Human Rights, and Personal Struggles

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Chitranjan Moharana, is a sculptor who channels the interplay of granite and steel to craft narratives. Dedicated to his craft, Moharana’s work is an exploration of hidden forms, a patchwork to his relentless pursuit of creative expression. Influenced by the vast spectrum of art, Moharana seamlessly weaves together thought-provoking concepts, addressing social issues and encapsulating

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India’s Museums Forge Trust, Collaboration, and Preservation on the Global Stage

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In a dazzling display of cultural exchange, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) recently showcased an eclectic mix of American Pop Art, featuring iconic works by the likes of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Simultaneously, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) hosted a ten-month exhibit uniting divine sculptures from the ancient Mediterranean with

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Ramayana Art Contest ‘Khula Aasman’: Platform for Creative Expression

Exhibitions /

“The sky is a reminder that many things are possible even though they seem beyond our reach.” – Brandon Royal The exhibition of the selected paintings, with projections of fevered imagination by children and young artists from India and abroad, from Ramayana Art contest under the banner of ‘Khula Aasman’ is being held on 20th

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