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My last visit to the Nawab Palace of Murshidabad Hazardwari Palace which is now transformed into a museum, left me disheartened and questioning the notion of “better preservation.” As I observed the peeling wall paint and witnessed the neglect of priceless 17th and 18th-century oil paintings, I couldn’t help but reflect on the lack of […]
Architects in Bhopal Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, is a hub of architectural innovation and design excellence. A diverse array of firms marks the city’s architectural scene, each contributing uniquely to the city’s skyline and urban fabric. Today, we namedrop some of the most prominent architectural firms in Bhopal and understand their design
14 Architects in Bhopal Who’ve Influenced the Indian Landscape Read More »
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Dhyana Chitra-Visual Cultural Lab at Durbar Hall Art Gallery on Sunday, commemorating the late artist A Ramachandran’s contributions to art. The lab, established by Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, will house Ramachandran’s personal collection of books, a reference library, and a visual resource centre. During the inauguration, Vijayan praised Ramachandran for
29 AUG, 1935: ON THIS DAY “To me, art should be as good as [Munshi] Premchand, as good as [Rabindranath] Tagore, as good as Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. It should be read by each and every one. They should feel thrilled by it and feel it is my own life, it is my own culture that
From Political to Poetic: The Artistic Evolution of A. Ramachandran Read More »
The Essence of Motion: Exploring the World of Rhythm Art Have you ever detected the slightest movement over a canvas or felt a lively pulse within a painted figure? That is the art in rhythm. Rhythm lends the viewer its heartbeat, leading the eye in and out of shapes, colors and lines. It should act
Can Art Have a Pulse? Exploring Rhythm in Visual Works Read More »
Introduction He has designed some of the most modern buildings known to architecture, and his work is as avant-garde as they come.American architect Thom Mayne was born on Jan. 19, 1944. Mayne serves as a founding principal for Morphosis Architects, established in 1972 and located in Los Angeles. Its unorthodox architectural formats have made him
Can Buildings Be Art? Exploring the Visionary Work and Life of Thom Mayne Read More »
Ariana Richards’ Artistic Renaissance Earlier known as Lex Murphy from the legendary Jurassic Park movie series, Ariana Richards recently resorted to an extraordinary lifestyle. Total Security, The Lost World and Tremors 3 during her early career. But her role as the precocious child paleontologist in Jurassic Park is what endeared her to audiences globally. Whilst
Can Ariana Richards’s Artistic Journey Outshine Her Hollywood Fame? Read More »
Famous Shiva Temples in India India is home to a multitude of revered Shiva temples, each showcasing unique architectural splendour and rich historical significance. Today we discuss some of the most famous Shiva temples across the country, highlighting their construction details, founders, architects, and unique features. So let’s get started on a spiritual journey. 1.
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In this episode of Tuesday Talks, your host Iftikar Ahmed, editor of Abir Pothi, sits down with the multifaceted Jayesh Sachdev. Jayesh is a painter, sculptor, designer, creative entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and design educator. He is also the visionary founder behind the multi-award-winning Label Quirk Box and Quirk Box Design Studios.
Faculty/ Director Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, Ministry of External Affairs, GoI Consultant – Central Asian Antiquities National Museum, New Delhi Submitted PhD in the Department of History of Art, National Museum Institute in the field of Buddhist Art of Southeast Asia with reference to Prasat Phimai in Thailand.
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