Located at the National Gallery in London, activists pasted an image of a Palestinian mother and child over Pablo Picasso’s 1901 painting Motherhood (La Maternité). Jai Halai, who is 23 and works for the National Health Service, and student Monday-Malachi Rosenfeld, 21, carried out the protest to highlight the difficulties faced by families in Gaza. […]
Introduction Ravana’s Lanka is the most interesting and mysterious area in the Indian ancient epic The Ramayana and that Lanka belongs to Ravana. This was a rich city of fine architecture and skilled crafts in which lived the demon king Ravana. 11 fascinating things you may not already know about the great city of Lanka
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Siren’s Lullaby in the Forgotten Realm Gallery Dotwalk opens its door for ‘Siren’s Lullaby in the Forgotten Realm,’ curated by Premjish Achari, which delves into the depths of the human subconscious through the lens of dreams. One of the largest contemporary art exhibitions, this immersive exhibition will be held at the Chitramayee State Gallery of
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Introduction The internationally known graphic novelist and comic book artist Svetlana Chmakova was born in Russia on October 7, 1979. As a writer with strong storytelling skills and distinctive illustrations, she has left her mark on young adult and middle-grade literature. Chmakova tells stories of friendship, evolution and even adolescence-oriented challenges that resonate well with
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Christopher Charles Benninger, a revered American-Indian architect and urban planner, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Pune at the age of 81, following a prolonged battle with cancer. His legacy in the field of architecture has left an indelible mark on India and beyond. Born in 1942 in the U.S., Benninger’s passion for architecture
The Most Celebrated Book Covers Book covers are the visual gateways to literary worlds, setting the tone for the stories within. From the iconic simplicity of The Great Gatsby with its green light and bold typography to the surreal imagery of 1984, book covers are masterpieces that are the cultural zeitgeist of their times. Let’s
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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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