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Ilkal Sarees are found almost everywhere, from the small towns in Maharashtra to North Karnataka. A special Ilkal saree with Kasuti embroidery was seen on our Finance Minister, Ms Nirmala Sitharaman while she was presenting the Union Budget in February. So, let’s find out what is so special about Ilkal sarees that are made in […]
Incredible World of Ilkal Sarees: The Lesser-Known Weave of Karnataka Read More »
New York, July 18 (IANS) – In a significant development following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, India has successfully received a batch of 105 stolen antiques that were recovered by US officials. The repatriation ceremony took place at India’s Consulate General in New York, where India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu,
India Receives 105 Antiques Smuggled to the US in Follow-Up to PM’s Visit Read More »
Absolute Tuesdays, a renowned auction event, is set to take place online on July 18, 2023. This 24-hour auction, exclusively hosted on www.storyltd.com, offers an opportunity for serious collectors and first-time buyers worldwide to bid on 43 remarkable works. This Tuesday, for a window of 12 hours, StoryLTD will offer 43 lots in an auction
Absolute Tuesdays Online Auction: A Guide for Bidders Read More »
Contemporary figurative painter Mequitta Ahuja is of African American and Indian American descent. She aims to reframe self-portraiture as a creative endeavour rather than a test of identity. She refers to her previous writing as automythography, a synthesis of mythology from many cultures and personal mythology. Ahuja’s work undermines the genre’s prevailing conventions by fusing
Off the Edge: Mequitta Ahuja’s iconic painting Read More »
Himroo, a word derived from Persia, holds a regal past. Once, it was intricately woven with threads of pure gold and silver, crafted exclusively for the noble families. The tale begins when a group of skilled weavers migrated from Delhi to Daulatabad in the 14th century, near Aurangabad, prompted by King Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s decision
A Weave as Old as Time: Story of Himroo Fabrics Read More »
Payal Kakkar’s photography exhibition offers a bird’s eye view for those who appreciate art and care about the environment. The hindrances to the country’s ecology growth become apparent through the disclosure of various environmental problems. The exhibition highlights the issue of our country’s inadequate environmental protection. Her artistic vision draws an invisible line between waste
Indispensable Take of Payal Kakkar on Environment Read More »
Paloma Ruiz-Picasso, the daughter of renowned artist Pablo Picasso, has been appointed as the administrator of her father’s estate, according to their lawyer. This announcement comes after the passing of their mother, French artist Françoise Gilot, in June. Paloma Ruiz-Picasso takes over the role from her brother Claude, who had served as the director since
Paloma Ruiz-Picasso Takes Charge as Administrator of Pablo Picasso’s Estate Read More »
The culture and traditions of Himachal are as old as civilisation in the Himalayas themselves. The locals knew and understood the region well and developed their habitats in sync with the local resources. This synchronisation between man and nature has been in place for centuries. Himachal’s rich cultural heritage is a
All You Need to Know About KATHKUNI – Himanchal’s Sustainable Architecture Read More »
In recent times, students across various schools in Delhi have taken up the mantle of creativity and embarked on a mission to transform their school walls into vibrant canvases. With the support of initiatives such as Open Canvas, Delhi Street Art and Lithuanian Embassy , these young artists are using their talents to convey social
Mural-ing Away: Making Masterpieces on Delhi School Walls Read More »
In a devastating incident, a renowned sculpture by Michelangelo Pistoletto, one of Italy’s most celebrated living artists, was destroyed in a fire that broke out outside Naples City Hall. The artwork, titled “Venus in Rags,” depicted a neoclassical nude Venus amidst a pile of colourful rags, juxtaposing divine beauty with earthly destitution. This tragic event
Tragic Loss: Seminal Sculpture by Michelangelo Pistoletto Destroyed in Fire in Naples Read More »