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A Tapestry of Life: Why Depicting Animals and Birds in Ancient Indian Art?

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Birds and animals play an important role in human life. They are essential to many facets of human life, including food, entertainment, and ecological harmony. Due of the numerous advantages they provide, humans have frequently equated them with deities and given them supernatural abilities. Human and animal existence have been intertwined since the stone era. […]

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Samvaad with Sidharth: The Visual Story Teller of Many Journeys (Part 1 of 5)

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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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Navigating the Ownership Conundrum: Generative AI and Copyright Law in the Digital Age

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Generative AI, with its ability to create art and other forms of creative output, has raised crucial questions about ownership and authorship. As these AI tools, such as Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, gain prominence, concerns arise regarding the compensation of artists whose work is used to train AI models, ownership of AI-generated images, and the

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Rajasthan Introduces 100-Day Employment Scheme for Folk Artists: Mukhyamantri Lok Kalakar Protsahan Yojana-2023

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Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has recently introduced a pioneering initiative called the “Mukhyamantri Lok Kalakar Protsahan Yojana-2023” to provide guaranteed employment opportunities to folk artists in the state. Taking inspiration from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), this scheme aims to support and promote the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan by

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The Current Role of Urban Street Art in India 

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This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in India. The third article: The

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Harvard Art Museums Break Barriers with New Free Admission Policy, Paving the Way for Greater Public Access and Cultural Democracy

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The Harvard Art Museums have recently made a significant announcement that is set to revolutionise public access to its vast collections, exhibitions, and research. In a press release issued on Friday, the museum revealed its new policy of free admission, a move hailed by administrators as a groundbreaking expansion of accessibility. What is perhaps most

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Nalini Malani Receives Prestigious 2023 Kyoto Prize for Transformative Art and Amplifying Unheard Narratives

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Aditya Sisodia Nalini Malani has been honoured with the prestigious Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private award, for her outstanding contributions to the field of art. The Kyoto Prize, often referred to as Japan’s Nobel Prize, recognises individuals who have achieved remarkable lifetime accomplishments in the arts, basic sciences, advanced technology, and philosophy. Malani’s recognition comes

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See it, Soak it, Enjoy it & then.. Eat it… The Short Life Cycle of Edible Art!

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Tsuktiben Jamir In an unusual display of artistic rebellion, a daring visitor at Seoul’s renowned Leeum Museum of Art took the concept of ‘interactive art’ to a new level. The incident occurred at Maurizio Cattelan’s thought-provoking “WE” exhibition featuring his infamous work, “Comedian.” This installation consisted of a ripe banana meticulously duct-taped to a wall,

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The Ever-Evolving White T-Shirt: A Symbol of Modernity, Expression, and Responsibility

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The white T-shirt, once a humble undergarment, has transformed into a timeless wardrobe staple that transcends cultures, classes, styles, and identities. From its early origins as a protective layer to its current status as a highly collectible fashion item, the white T-shirt has become a blank canvas for self-expression and a catalyst for important conversations

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