The city of Mumbai is known for its glittering Bollywood industry and housing the tallest residential building in India – the Palais Royale, and its exquisite art galleries. But that isn’t all, Mumbai also has some of the most iconic bridges, from where you may enjoy the view of both landscapes and skyscapes. There are […]
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Pencils, those humble yet indispensable tools, have long been an essential part of human creativity and communication. From the early days of charcoal sticks wrapped in string to the sleek, precision-engineered instruments of today, different types of pencils have played a crucial role in shaping our ideas and bringing them to life on paper. Let’s
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Background The contentious ownership of a 1917 drawing by Egon Schiele, titled “Portrait of the Artist’s Wife,” has ignited a legal battle in New York. The drawing, portraying Edith Schiele, holds both historical and artistic significance, valued in the millions of dollars. Claims and Counterclaims The heirs of Karl Mayländer and Heinrich Rieger, both Jewish
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What I see with my eyes in this world’s garden in the light of day, I represent in my painting; what I touch and feel in its darkness, I embody in my sculpture Ramkinkar Baij From sculptures to paintings, nothing was left untouched when it came to the versatile experimentalist, Ramkinker Baij. Born on May
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The exhibition ‘People & Places of India – A Retrospect‘, curated by The Cultural Archives of IGNCA, features lithographs by Karl Erich Müller straight from the IGNCA Archives, displaying brilliant renderings by the German artist narrating his travels in various Indian cities and towns. Müller’s lithographs highlight one of the critical features of the printmaking
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American figurative painter Alex Katz is well-known for his powerful, simple forms, flattened compositions, and vivid colour schemes that define his painting style. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1927, Katz rose to prominence in the 1950s American art scene and is now recognised for his contributions to modern art. Katz’s early work was influenced
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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, affectionately known as the ‘Missile Man of India,’ was a luminary figure whose life embodied resilience, intellect, and service to humanity. Born in 1931 in Rameswaram, Kalam became India’s most revered scientist and statesman. His groundbreaking contributions to India’s space and defence programs, including spearheading the Pokhran-II nuclear tests, earned him
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Under the curatorship of Adriano Pedrosa, the theme “Foreigners Everywhere” casts a wide net, drawing in stories of nationalism, displacement, and colonialism. It’s a theme that dances on the edges of history, inviting reflection and dialogue. As you stroll through the pavilions, each one tells a story. In the Dutch Pavilion, the echoes of colonial
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America’s Founding Fathers established a governmental framework in which one elected civilian—the President of the United States—would lead the federal government’s executive branch, which has remained in place for more than 200 years. In honour of the American Presidents, this is a timeline of their tenures and some facts about them, this is given as
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Raj Rewal is an eminent Indian architect born on September 17, 1934, in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. He is widely acclaimed for his significant contributions to modern architecture and urban design. He is also a critically acclaimed author having written ‘Innovative Architecture and Tradition’ and ‘Talking Architecture: Raj Rewal in Conversation with Ramin Jahanbegloo.’ He studied
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