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Norma Merrick Sklarek: Pioneering Architect and Advocate for Diversity in Architecture

Architecture /

Norma Merrick Sklarek is a prominent architect and trailblazer recognized for her innovative contributions to the architectural sector. Sklarek was among the first African American women to obtain a license to practise architecture in the United States. She was born in Harlem, New York, in 1926, and she broke several stereotypes. Her path was characterized […]

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‘Fragile’ Exploration of Vulnerability, Identity, and Resilience

Exhibitions /

Latitude 28 presents a three-person exhibition of young contemporaries – Al-Qawi Nanavati, Dola Shikder, and Purvi Sharma – each of whom situates their practice within an experience of being vulnerable to life, Opening on 31st July 2024, and on View Till 18th August 2024. They belong to a group of new-age artists who are, first

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Our Next Destination: 20 Biggest and Oldest Forts in India

Do You Know? /

India boasts centuries of culture and civilisation. From the Indus Valley Civilization to the Chola dynasty, to the Delhi Sultanate, the country has become a home to a tapestry of art, artefacts, and architectural masterpieces to birth a unique society. Some of these grandiose empires built big temples, the others built even bigger forts. Today,

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Ai Weiwei’s Art as Political Commentary: A Philosophical Exploration of Resistance and Identity

Artist Profile /

Introduction A strong figure in contemporary art and activism, Ai Weiwei has consistently used his work to challenge political and social norms. Born in Beijing in 1957, Ai grew up during the turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution, marked by political repression and cultural upheaval. His early experiences in China, along with later exposure to

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Tyeb Mehta : Distorting Canvas to Reconfiguring Space and Subjects

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Digvijay Nikam  A question that often surprises spectators of art is what motivates artists to get drawn towards certain subjects and images that later recur throughout their oeuvre. Why is M. F. Hussain enamoured by the horse? How is that different from Sunil Das’s fascination with the same beast? Similar is the case with another

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Empire: Andy Warhol’s Tribute to the Empire State Building

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On the night of July 25, 1964, Andy Warhol and filmmaker Jonas Mekas set up a camera on the forty-fourth floor of the Time-Life Building, dedicating six hours to filming the Empire State Building. The result, Empire, is an eight-hour-long stationary shot of the iconic skyscraper, capturing its subtle transformations under changing light and shadow.

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20 Artists in the Romantic Period that We Should Know

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The late 18th and early 19th centuries saw the Romantic movement, significantly changing artistic and intellectual expression. Romanticism, which emphasised passion, individualism, and the sublime, emerged as a response against the strict formalism and rationalism of the Enlightenment and Neoclassicism. This movement, which frequently emphasised the fantastic features of the world and the human spirit,

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Naayaab’s Travelling Exhibition to Display Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan Artists

Exhibitions /

The inaugural edition of Naayaab showcases curated masterpieces created by master artisans who are the recipients of the highest awards such as Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shri, and Shilp Guru, among others.  To be held in 3 cities, it will have 100+ exclusive Masterpieces of 40+ Traditional Artforms crafted by 70+ Maestros. The travelling exhibition will

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The Art and Architecture of Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium

Architecture, Do You Know? /

Nestled in the heart of Mysore, India, the Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium adds to the rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess of the region. This historic palace, originally built in 1861, has undergone several transformations over the years, each leaving its mark on the architectural landscape of the palace complex. Jaganmohan Palace Art

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