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Hiraeth – A homesickness for a home you cannot return to or that never was. What is home? What was Amrita Sher-Gil’s longing? In her paintings, who or what was she grieving? Is it possible to create a ‘home’-a place and identity of our own despite all cultural and social responsibilities? A painter, a rebel, […]
Hiraeth: A Tale of Amrita Sher-Gil Read More »
A new exhibition called “The Love Songs of Errantry” has been opened by Art Incept at Bikaner House, Delhi. The exhibition seeks to present artworks that play a crucial role in deepening our intellectual grasp of reality, prompting us to reflect on those aspects that often escape us in our daily lives, overshadowed by the
Romanticized Depiction of Surrounding in “The Love Songs of Errantry” Read More »
Introduction The heat and the sun of the summer months are gone, the nights come in and the wind has a cold edge, but the beauty of autumn is just beginning… One of the defining characteristics of the season is the new colours that fill the landscape with falling leaves turning red, yellow and orange.
11 Famous Autumn Paintings to Check-Out this Season Read More »
Introduction The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) has embarked on a unique initiative to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Kolkata’s iconic tramways and the recognition of Durga Puja as an intangible cultural heritage. Special trams with revamped interiors and exteriors have been introduced, paying homage to Bengal’s greatest festival. These trams will run from Tollygunge
Kolkata’s Iconic Trams Get a Durga Puja Makeover Read More »
6th October 2023. ON THIS DAY. “The architect determines the diverse movements of our minds and our hearts; it is then that we experience beauty.” – Le Corbusier Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, better known by his name Le Corbusier, was a pioneering Swiss-French architect and designer who specialised in contemporary architecture and urban design. Born on this
5 Architectural Works of Le Corbusier in India. Read More »
A new group exhibition opened up recently at the Art Gallery of India Habitat Centre. The exhibition showcases a wide variety of artworks that delve into the depths of human nature, present an abstract interpretation of reality, narrate fascinating tales from mythology, display awe-inspiring sculptures, and delve deeper into the diverse narratives of different cultures,
A Depiction of Hidden Human Elements at India Habitat Centre Read More »
At the very outset, a disclosure: I am no philosopher or a high priest of culture. Maybe, this is a rant at best. However, I have been confined for decades now and I discovered the culprit: I was held hostage by the postmodernists. While many may disagree, the postmodernist mindset may even be one of
Introduction An elderly couple in France has launched a lawsuit against an antique dealer, alleging that they were cheated out of a substantial sum after selling an African mask to him. The mask, which later fetched €4.2 million ($4.4 million) at auction, has ignited a legal battle that has captured headlines and raised questions about
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The human mind exhibits great fascination towards various subjects, enabling it to detect objects or occurrences that remain invisible to our visual perception. A great number of people find the human brain incredibly captivating, as it possesses a multitude of incomprehensible secrets. This is something I enjoy about surrealism. By blending practical skills with uninhibited
Surreal Portrayal of Reality in “On Wings” by Juul Kraijer Read More »
Humanity can be categorised into two separate groups of people: people who prefer ball pens, and people who have taste. As a part of the latter crowd, I do have an affinity towards gel pens when it comes to writing. While this hot take might give us gel pen users a small sense of god
Top 5 Best Gel Pens For Students in India Read More »