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Nicolas Mahler’s Absurdist Comedy Through His 9 Minimalist Caricatures

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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 […]

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Kolkata’s Iconic Tram Service to End After 150 Years, Heritage Route to Remain as Joyride

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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.

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American Photographer Stephen Shore Abruptly Ends Lecture at CAFA Over Audience’s Phone Use

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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

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If You Are Not Weeping Before a Rothko, Don’t Worry. You Are Not Alone

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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

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Jasleen Kaur’s Playful Red Ford Escort Steals the Spotlight at Turner Prize 2024

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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

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Bhaskar Bordoloi’s Paintings are a Surreal Exploration Challenging Viewers to Contemplate the Deeper Aspects of Existence

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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

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Mughal Emperor Akbar’s Pictorial Take on Valmiki’s Ramayana

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Pictorial Ramayana Of Akbar Ramayana is undoubtedly one of the most sacred Hindu epics. Hence, it might come as a shock to hear that the Mughal king, Akbar had commissioned a royal Persian rendering of Valmiki’s text in the 16th century. This version is the oldest illustrated Ramayana manuscript. The Rajput Ramayana commissioned by Orchha’s

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KNMA Announces Mohan Samant Centenary Celebration 

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Mohan Samant Centenary Celebration KNMA, Saket presents a star studded event on 24th September 2024 from 7:30 PM onwards celebrating Mohan Samant’s Centenary. The show begins with an introduction by Roobina Karode, Director, Chief Curator KNMA, followed by a lecture by Kishore Singh on Mohan Samant’s Life & Artistic Practice. The show will conclude with

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The Need for Urban Vertical Gardens in Space Saving Architecture

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Globalisation and Urban Vertical Gardens In an era where urbanization is rapidly increasing, urban vertical gardens are becoming a popular solution for creating green spaces in limited areas. These innovative gardens utilize vertical space to grow plants, making them ideal for urban environments where traditional gardening may be impractical. In addition, the agricultural sector is

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“I Don’t Need That Much”: Deepika Rejects the City Life

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Introduction In a recent conversation with Mumbai-based artist Deepika Sakhat and Abir Pothi’s editor Iftikar Ahmed, explored the topic, “Why We Fear Using the Word Artist.” During our virtual meet, Deepika revealed something unexpected for someone living in one of India’s busiest cities. The fast-paced life of Mumbai proved to be overwhelming for her. The

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