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Trends in Textile Design: From Prints to Flowers and Digital Evolution

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What is Textile Design? The artistic and practical skill applied to textiles is referred to as textile designs. By combining components such as colour, pattern, and texture, textile designers create surfaces that are visually appealing for apparel, accessories, and home decor. Their trade combines old-world ways with contemporary technology; printing, weaving, and embroidery are common […]

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The Divine Muse: Goddess Kali’s Profound Influence on Artistic Expression

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Goddess Kali, one of the most important deities in Hindu mythology and tantric traditions, has transcended her religious origins to become a powerful and enduring muse for artists across cultures and generations. How, you ask? An example to support the above statement is the tongue-out logo of ‘The Rolling Stones’ inspired by the goddess’ tongue.

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B N Goswami’s Students Recall – A Pop Star, an Emblem of Indian Miniature Art

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They don’t make scholars like Dr B N Goswami anymore. Padma Bhushan Brijinder Nath, popularly known as Dr B N Goswami was born in Sargodha, now in Pakistan, on 15 Aug 1933. Son of a judge, he would never have thought of becoming an art historian. Goswami left his career as an IAS, of Bihar

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BN Goswamy: Rewriting The History of the Art of Punjab Hills by Resurrecting the Hidden Identities of the Pahari Painters

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B.N. Goswamy was a notable art historian and critic in India, well known for his scholarly work on Indian miniature paintings, particularly the Pahari Painting. His work is diverse, and he is acknowledged as an outstanding scholar in the field of Indian art. Over the years, his study resulted in numerous notable transformations and breakthroughs.

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Feline Companions and Indian Culture in B.N. Goswamy’s Book

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Introduction B.N. Goswamy, a distinguished Indian art critic and historian, confesses that he is not a cat lover. Nevertheless, his encounters and interactions with feline companions have led him to explore the world of cats, resulting in his recent work, “The Indian Cat: Stories, Paintings, Poetry, and Proverbs.” In this article, we will look into

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Can Climate Activism Coexist with Cultural Preservation? National Gallery of Art Faces Second Protest

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Introduction A climate protestor recently made headlines by painting a demand for climate action on a wall near a Civil War exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. The protester, identified by the climate activist group Declare Emergency as Geor Green, aimed to draw attention to the urgent need for President Joe

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Pixels Beyond Screens: The Evolution of Pixel Art from Gaming to Contemporary Artworks.

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As non-artists, when we first hear the phrase “Pixel Art”, our mind quickly goes towards a Roblox-esque digital art drawn on Drawing tablets by techno genius artists. At least that is what I imagined it to be till I came across a very peculiar reel on my Instagram earlier this month that showcased pixel art

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The US Town Faces Cultural Clash Over Proposed Public Art Ban and LGBTQ Discourse

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Introduction In the picturesque town of Littleton, New Hampshire, a controversial proposal to ban all public art has ignited a culture war, revealing deep-seated divisions in the community. The unexpected twist involves a mural with LGBTQ themes, sparking a heated debate that has now extended to the possible prohibition of all artistic expression in public

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