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NDMC inaugurated an open-air art gallery ‘Srijan’ at Delhi’s Nehru Park on Friday (July 11). This initiative aims to foster interest and appreciation for art and culture among the locals in the nation’s capital. “The gallery aims to democratise access to art by bringing it into open, accessible spaces — moving the art experience beyond […]
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The singer-songwriter, who has sold over 160 million albums worldwide and become one of the most successful recording artists of all time, now has unveiled his debut collection of paintings, which he began creating in 2019 with London’s Heni Gallery. The Unexpected Canvas Sheeran’s painting practice began in the most unlikely of places: a disused
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Smriti Malhotra Throughout art history, artists have continually pushed the boundaries of creativity and challenged conventional notions of what can be considered art. One fascinating avenue they have explored is the transformation of everyday objects into works of art. By altering and recontextualising these objects, artists have managed to provoke thought, question established norms, and
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Even a single Samvaad with noted writer, art curator, documentarian and collector Ina Puri is a study in fascinating anecdotes from the modern history and world of Indian art. It is a glimpse into the trajectories of the Who’s Who of the art world, whether it be stunning legends or more recent, exciting contemporary discoveries.
14th July. ON THIS DAY While artists tend to experiment with mediums, rarely do they switch. Oftentimes, they are bound by the popularity of their medium; hence pigeonholed. Then there are those artists who are colloquially known as the ‘jack of all trades.’ An Indian contemporary artist whose oeuvre includes paintings, photography, collages, sculpture, and
On Jitish Kallat’s Artistic Oeuvre: Thoughts on His Birthday Read More »
When the world retreated indoors during the 2021 lockdown, acclaimed photographer Rohit Chawla found himself drawn to the storm-swept beaches of Goa, where an unlikely collaboration with the region’s stray dogs would produce some of his most introspective work to date. The exhibition ‘Rain Dogs’ has opened at 47-A Khotachiwadi on July 4th, marking the
Introduction Flags have transcended their role as mere pieces of cloth to become powerful symbols that capture the essence of nations, organizations, and ideologies. This realm of study, known as vexillology, delves into the profound significance of flags by exploring their historical evolution, intricate design principles, and the deep cultural meanings they carry. From ancient
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Kritika Verma I will begin by introducing the topic of graffiti and street art (henceforth graf/street art). Secondly, I will explain the emergence of Street art/ Graffiti in public spaces in India, explaining the importance of and justification for studying graffiti/street artists and their impacts on urban and rural landscapes. I will define the working
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Excerpts from the conversation between Poet and eminent Cultural Critic Ashok Vajpeyi and Abir Pothi Founder Nidheesh Tyagi Krishan Khanna: An Unusual Modern Master Krishan Khanna is a very unusual modern artist. This modern master has attained the age of one hundred. The Progressive Artists Group, of which he was a member, had artists who
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Digvijay Nikam Challenging the norms of fine art and pop culture, Thukral and Tagra is a Delhi-based contemporary art duo. Jiten Thukral, born in 1976 in Jalandhar, Punjab, did his BFA from Chandigarh Art College and MFA from New Delhi College of Art in the late 1990s while Sumir Tagra was born in 1979 in
Addressing Everyday Life: The Provocative Art world Of Thukral And Tagra Read More »