On December 16, the British street artist Banksy, posted a work on his Instagram account that sent everyone into a speculation storm about what it meant. The work features a Madonna and Child motif, painted on a metal panel in an undisclosed location. The woman’s breast has a rusty hole for a nipple, and the […]
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Art as an indictment of power, politics, and systems of control forms the central thesis of We the (Discarded) People: Welfare or Warfare?, a solo exhibition by Lebanese-American artist Chawky Frenn. Hosted at Bharat Kala Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, the show stands as both a critique and a call to collective introspection on justice, democracy,
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Ambadas (1922–2012) was a pioneering Indian abstract artist whose works transcended form, subject, and ideology, capturing the raw essence of creation. Known for his deep connection to the energy of nature and the spontaneity of artistic expression, Ambadas’s paintings resonate with a timeless and universal truth. In this reflective essay, artist Akhilesh pays tribute to
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Saroj Prakash Bandi is a visual artist, whose works come forth as still meditations on time, memory and space. Bandi’s painting of the poetry of silence is rooted in a highly personal relationship with the ephemeral and the overlooked. In a poetic dance of abstraction, shadow and texture, the artist beckons us into the quiet
The global art market showed encouraging signs of recovery in the final quarter of 2024, following a turbulent year marked by economic uncertainty and reduced collector spending. According to data from major auction houses reported by the Financial Times, total sales for the year were down by 33%, reflecting a challenging environment for the industry.
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The metaverse is a meeting point of imagination and technology that gives scope to the universe. It aims to transform how people connect socially, professionally, commercially and creatively. Bringing together the physical and the digital, this idea has fast become one of the most exciting advances in contemporary technology. But designing for the metaverse is
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Returning for its third edition, Madras Art Weekend (MAW) has once again proven to be a stalwart in the cultural calendar of Chennai. Preceded, from 12–15 December 2024, MAW 2024 curated an engaging blend of art, design and culture that intertwined the cultural fabric of South India with contemporary creativity. The theme of this year
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The Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF), India’s largest multidisciplinary arts event, is set to return for its ninth edition in Panaji, Goa, from December 15 to 22, 2024. This annual festival celebrates a diverse array of artistic expressions, including visual arts, performing arts, culinary arts, craft, and accessibility initiatives. Serendipity Arts Festival Highlights of SAF 2024:
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Introduction The discourse surrounding sustainability within the built environment has since risen from the hushed halls of architectural and design discussions and into a deafening rallying cry within a world now facing the hard truths of climate change. As urbanisation continues its dogged push, reshaping skylines and landscapes, the deep implication of buildings as both
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“Storytelling thrives on imagination. Images touch the heart and become sensations, sensations trigger memories, memories create meaning and meaning leads to listener action.” – Diane F. Wyzga What is Gangadhar Bandanavar’s ‘Sutradhar’? ‘Sutradhar’ is a narrator or storyteller who holds the narrative thread, guiding the audience through the unfolding events. He is an escort and
