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Introduction Ravana, a central figure in the Indian epic Ramayana, is traditionally known as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, leading to a war with Lord Rama. However, across the subcontinent, his character has been depicted in numerous ways, reflecting different cultural, religious, and regional perspectives. This essay explores 11 unique depictions […]
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Christie’s inaugural evening sale at its new Hong Kong headquarters on Thursday, September 26 realised a total of HK$1. The sale of 20th and 21st century art underscored the wariness of buyers to pay big prices, especially after Chinese collectors have pulled back from the market in response to global politics and domestic economic uncertainty.
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It was a cataclysmic season of 2024 spring auctions across the globe, with Sotheby’s, Christies and Phillips recording their worst bottom lines since the turn of this century. This decrease was caused by a number of factors, mainly — global economic uncertainty, overvalued prices and scarcity of top-notch masterpieces. What accounts for this upsurge in
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As Navratras are around the corner, a time of celebration and spiritual reverence, the image of Goddess Durga riding her lion begins to take centre stage in homes and temples across India. A symbol of divinity and victory, this inspirational motif is as iconic in the sacred arts and culture of the region. However, the
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Nicolas Mahler is an Austrian cartoonist, known for his visually arresting and ultra-stylistic comics. Frequently a lot of his work is sparse line and dry humour with everyday life, relationships and the silliness of it all. Mahler isn’t typical by European comic standards in the sense that his storytelling often follows non-traditional paths and includes
Nicolas Mahler’s Absurdist Comedy Through His 9 Minimalist Caricatures Read More »
Kolkata’s iconic tram service, which has been operational for over 150 years, is nearing its end. The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue most of the tram routes due to increasing traffic congestion on the city’s narrow roads. Only a single route, between Esplanade and Maidan, will continue to operate as a heritage joyride.
A famous American lens men Stephen Shore who found his lecture course exhausted at the Central Academy of fine Arts( CAFA) in Beijing a week previously, griping that audiences were continually on their telephone. The evening presentation, titled “Five Experience That Changed My Life and Led Me to Become a Photographer,” was interrupted by Shore
Art, especially abstract art, evokes many emotions, along with reefs of scepticism. The “I could do that too” argument has been countered many times with “Why didn’t you then?” And Mark Rothko is entrenched in that argument. If there is one artist who polarises art lovers and critics alike, it is Rothko, considered one of
If You Are Not Weeping Before a Rothko, Don’t Worry. You Are Not Alone Read More »
What is Jasleen Kaur’s installation at Turner Prize 2024 about? Tate Britain, 24 September 2024 — What we will remember from the Turner Prize this year is Jasleen Kaur’s menacingly funny installation which mixes cultural history, music and bright imagery. Charged with the energy of her Sikh background and upbringing in Glasgow, her work has
Jasleen Kaur’s Playful Red Ford Escort Steals the Spotlight at Turner Prize 2024 Read More »
Introduction A few days back, I went to Bikaner House. I keep visiting that place every now and then and it is the same as it ever was, with previews for a few of the exhibitions. There were a lot of awesome artworks at the exhibit and I drew to focus on three paintings that