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Echoes From a Painted Life of Santanu Nandan Dinda

Santanu Nandan Dinda, born in 1966, is a contemporary artist from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. His paintings are a dream-like imagination of a culturally vibrant India executed through his humbled forms, bold lines and exuberant colour palette. Hailing from a small village, Santanu grew up surrounded by nature, townships and families. Villages in India are a plethora

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Spiritual Pursuits in Art: Shalini Yadav’s ‘ESH ALEKHYA’ Exhibition at Bikaner House

Shalini Yadav is a self-taught artist with expertise in the rich traditional art forms of India. Her multifaceted background has rendered a unique visual interpretation of her paintings yet preserved their sanctity. Her works reflect an amalgamation of Pichwai, Phad, Patachitra, and similar art forms in India and recognises the importance of traditional art in bringing about a spiritual

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KNMA Gears up for Two Solo Exhibitions – ‘Magic in the Square’ and ‘If We Knew the Point’

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), proudly presents two distinct artistic practices with pronounced styles and rich imagery, in the works of artists Amitava and Mohan Samant. The two exhibitions will stand independently while conversing with each other through cursors of art-making and ingenious journeys of the two artists. The practices of Mohan Samant (1924

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Beaux-Arts Architecture: Discover These Ageless Triumphs

The École des Beaux-Arts in Paris is where the luxury, symmetry, and ornate decoration that define Beaux-Arts architecture first emerged. The mid-19th century saw the emergence of this architectural style, which peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Beaux-Arts architecture, which fused Renaissance and Baroque influences with ancient Greek and Roman architectural components,

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From Embers to Echoes: Exploring Coal Mining and Urban Transformation at Gallery Exhibit 320

Manan Shah In the Post nationalisation era, the emergence and establishment of capitalisation has had a significant impact on the country. As regions became more flexible with their trading and commerce policies, they neglected the condition of labourers for a very long time. While we have turned attention to the issue that directly affects us,

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Jeanne Gang: The Art of Architectural Grafting

Renowned American architect Jeanne Gang has contributed substantially to modern architecture with her inventive projects, dedication to sustainability, and distinct artistic approach. Gang, born in Chicago in 1964, is the principal and creator of Studio Gang Architects, a company known for its groundbreaking work in architecture and urban planning. Her impact may be seen in

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Jerry Saltz on Instagram: Reels, Though Enjoyable, Lack the Depth and Reflection Provided by Traditional Posts With Captions

In Vulture, Jerry Saltz writes about his take on Instagram as an art critic. He was a late adopter of Instagram, having been initially more comfortable with Facebook and Twitter. His introduction to the platform came in 2012 when a student set up his Instagram account, giving him a username and password. The platform’s potential

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Dr Sushma Mahajan’s ‘This Beautiful World’ Brings Landscapes, Temples, and the Natural World to Life

‘This Beautiful World’ is an upcoming art show at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi by Dr Sushma Mahajan. The show is curated by Art Historian and Consultant Author Dr. Alka Pande. The four-day art show runs from August 2-5, 2024. The remarkable exhibit features 40 exquisite watercolour paintings that bring out

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