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Layered Meanings: Alok Bal on Creating Art That Invites Deeper Looking

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Alok Bal received his Fine Arts education at the Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University in Baroda. Early in his artistic journey, Bal drew inspiration from British Pop Art and its American equivalents, though he has since developed a distinctive personal style. Bal’s artwork explores humanity’s compulsive need to control and reshape the natural world—exemplified […]

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Emami Art Unveils Landmark F.N. Souza Exhibition in Kolkata

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Emami Art Gallery in Kolkata is currently hosting “FN Souza: Drawings and Chemical Alterations,” a comprehensive exhibition spotlighting the late drawings and experimental works of Francis Newton Souza, one of modern India’s most influential artists. The exhibition, open from August 29 to October 18, 2025, presents a rare opportunity to engage with Souza’s works on

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Sensual Splendor: Exploring the Allure and Aesthetics of Mughal Erotic Art

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We know the presence of ancient Indian Sanskrit text, the Kama Sutra and other classics on sex and eroticism in Indian art and thought. There are a lot of instances of that in Indian art and culture. Hindu-Buddhist art and culture display the legacy of Kama Sutra and Tantricism in the Indian civilisation. The Mughals,

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Symbol of Love, Paradise, and Excellence: Art And Architecture Of Taj Mahal

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In July 2007, the New 7 Wonders (N7W) Foundation concluded its hunt for the next 7 architectural marvels which in all their glory were awe-inspiring to the general public. The campaign commenced in 2001 and had 200 entries. Based on public opinion, 7 monuments were heralded as the new seven wonders of the world. One

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Dasa Mahavidya: An Exhibition Capturing Tantric Wisdom in Mithila Art

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Ojas Art presents Dasa Mahavidya, an exhibition that brings together the extraordinary works of two pioneering Mithila artists—Krishnanand Jha (1947–2018) and Santosh Kumar Das (b.1962)—united by their interpretation of one of Hinduism’s most potent spiritual traditions: the Ten Wisdom Goddesses. The exhibition runs from 23 August, 202 to 21 September, 2025. The Dasa Mahavidya– Kali, Tara, Tripurasundari, Bhuvaneshvari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta,

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The River in the Sky: Sibaprasad Karchaudhuri’s Abstract Language of Memory and Place at Emami Art

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Emami Art opens its new season with The River in the Sky, a solo exhibition by the veteran abstract artist and pedagogue Sibaprasad Karchaudhuri, running from 29 August to 18 October 2025. The show, his second major presentation at the gallery, traces the artist’s long engagement with abstraction across two pivotal moments in his career: his drawings

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B.V Doshi and the Art of Blending Modernist Innovation With Indian Traditions

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On this day Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi was a prominent architect and artist whose contributions fundamentally shaped modern architecture and design in India over seven decades. Known for his deep commitment to blending modernist innovation with Indian traditions, Doshi produced both iconic buildings and significant exploratory artworks that reflect his distinct creative vision. Doshi began his

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N.S Bendre: Master of Modern Indian Landscape Painting

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Narayan Shridhar Bendre stands as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Indian art, a visionary who bridged traditional Indian aesthetics with European modernist movements. As a founding member of the celebrated Baroda Group and a pioneering educator, Bendre’s legacy extends far beyond his own artistic achievements to encompass his profound impact on generations

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 5 Interior Design Mistakes and How to Correct Them

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Creating a beautiful, functional home is an art that balances aesthetics with practicality. However, even with the best intentions, many homeowners fall into common design traps that can make their spaces feel uninviting, cluttered, or dysfunctional. Here are five major interior design mistakes and expert-backed solutions to transform your home into a space that’s both

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