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Preserving the Ancestral Terracota Crafts of Andretta Village, Himachal Pradesh.

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Contemporary artists based in Andretta showcase their practice at the India International Center in its recent and first ever group exhibition. Andretta, a name that sounds foreign, exists in the heart of Himachal Pradesh in India. The town appeared on the artistic and cultural map of Lahore, Delhi, and Punjab in the 1920s when actress […]

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For The Rock Garden, Public Stands with Art, Government with Parking-lots!

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Nek Chand’s Fantasyland in Chandigarh faces threats of demolition, Residents react in support of heritage site.  The rock garden in Chandigarh is a heritage site built solely by home waste and other industrial items.The sculptures in what locals and foreigners call a fantasyland are scattered across the acres, showing diversity in the use of material. 

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“Windows to the Gods” at The Kalakriti Art Gallery

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For its third edition, the Kalakriti Art Gallery explores Divine Narratives An exhibition by Kalakriti Gallery at Bikaner House, New Delhi brings together two masters–Sachin S Jaltare and Rayana Giridhar Gowd–known for their strengths in figurative visual language and abstract artistry, to showcase mythological epics through a new lens. A Contemporary Approach to Divine Narratives

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Kanō Tan’yū’s Sublime Art of Gold Leaf Screen Paintings 

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Dragon and Wave, Tiger among Bamboo

Kanō Tan’yū Edo Period Screen Paintings Kanō Tan’yū (1602-1674) is regarded as one of the greatest painters of Japan from the early Edo period. He was born into an elite family of artists of the Kanō surname associated with the Kanō school Japanese art history and painting style. He had inherited an artistic legacy that

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Indian Art Scene Loses a Bold Modernist Voice with Himmat Shah’s Demise

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Himmat Shah, one of India’s most influential sculptors and a bold modernist voice in the country’s art scene, passed away yesterday, 2 March 2025, at Jaipur’s Shalby Hospital at the age of 92. A sudden heart attack claimed his life on Monday, according to reports. He passed away shortly thereafter. His memory will be cherished

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A Collector’s Guide to Art Taxation in India

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Understanding the Tax Framework for Art Collectors For art enthusiasts and collectors in India, understanding the art taxation implications of buying, holding, and selling artwork is crucial to making informed decisions. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning your art investment journey, navigating the complex tax landscape can significantly impact your collection strategy. Capital

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Iconic New Yorker Covers that Address Politics and Culture

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On February 21, 1925, the weekly magazine The New Yorker was published for the first time. Since its founding, in 1925, The New Yorker has evolved from a Manhattan-centric comic paper to a multi-platform publication known worldwide for its in-depth long form reporting, both political and cultural commentary, fiction pieces, poetry, and most of all

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Art Exhibitions of Black and LGBTQ+ Artists “Terminated” as Trump’s DEI Stance Strengthens

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An illustration featuring Trump

Art Museum of the Americas Cancels 2 Shows The Art Museum of the Americas located in Washington, D.C., has abruptly decided to cancel two exhibitions, which were curated to highlight Black and LGBTQ+ artists and the struggles of their community. This refers to the LGBTQ+ art censorship under the Trump administration, whose executive orders affect

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Jayaram Giliyal Bhat’s Solo experiments with Climate change and Abstract Expressionism

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“If the artist has outer and inner eyes for nature, nature rewards him by giving him inspiration.” – Wassily Kandinsky The Essence of Abstraction Abstraction in painting involves transforming natural scenes into expressive forms that emphasize colour, shape and texture rather than the realistic representation. Bhat’s artworks are a cache of agitated, distorted and fragmented

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Vasanth Rao’s Concept of Spiritualty and Sensousness in Abstract Art 

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“The artist must have something to say, for mastery over form is not his goal but rather the adapting of form to its inner meaning.” –Wassily Kandinsky Abstract expressionism in Vasanth Rao’s art involves acknowledging its ability to transcend physical reality and evoke deeper emotional and metaphysical connections. Spirituality profoundly influences his creative process, shaping

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