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Foreign Architects and Their Buildings in India

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Foreign Architects in India India’s architectural landscape features the innovative contributions of foreign architects, blending global styles with local traditions. Visionaries like Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn, and Laurie Baker have left their mark, creating iconic structures that reflect India’s diverse culture and history while addressing modern urban challenges. Their work continues to inspire contemporary architecture. […]

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KNMA Announces Mohan Samant Centenary Celebration 

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Mohan Samant Centenary Celebration KNMA, Saket presents a star studded event on 24th September 2024 from 7:30 PM onwards celebrating Mohan Samant’s Centenary. The show begins with an introduction by Roobina Karode, Director, Chief Curator KNMA, followed by a lecture by Kishore Singh on Mohan Samant’s Life & Artistic Practice. The show will conclude with

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11 World Famous Cave Paintings in India That Must Be On Your Travel Itinerary

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At present, the world is enthralled with art in general. Whether it is looking at the bewitching ‘Mona Lisa’ or appreciating the beauty of GTA VI, art envelops us. History has come a long way and taught us the myriad art movements. But how did the early man express himself? What kind of art did

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From Madhuri Dixit to Horses: Explore the Best Paintings of M.F. Husain in 10 pictures.

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The famed painter M.F. Husain was known for his colourful Cubist-style works that included nude Hindu deities, metropolitan settings, horses, and even Madhuri Dixit. He started out studying calligraphy before pursuing a career in Mumbai painting movie posters and creating toys. He was born in 1915. During a 1953 trip, he was exposed to European

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KNMA’s ‘Purvaee’ Evokes Pedagogic Lineages

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KNMA Presents ‘Purvaee’ Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), Noida presents ‘Purvaee’ – the eastern wind, investigates pathways of creative sensibility transmission and modes of visual representation among the first generations of teachers in two pioneering art institutions in the country, through diverse chronological orbiting. The exhibition, which began on 13th September 2024 will continue

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The Secret Life of MF Husain: Controversies, Eccentricism, Familial Ties, and More

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Why MF Husain Wanted to Burn His Paintings Before He Died? We mostly talked about Hindi literature with a focus on poetry. They love poetry a lot. There are a lot of poets around, and the world is full of literature. We also talk a lot about poetry, but beyond that, we mostly talk about

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Priyaranjan Purkait Recounts Ancestral Practices and Memories in ‘The Will to Live’

Exhibitions /

‘The Will to Live’ by Priyaranjan Purkait Gallery Dotwalk is all set to present Priyaranjan Purkait’s solo exhibition, ‘The Will to Live,’ curated by Sibdas Sengupta. The exhibition’s preview will be held on 28 September 2024 and the artworks will be on view till 28 October 2024. The curatorial walkthrough is scheduled at 5:30 PM.

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Did You Know of These 12 Architectural Photographers in India

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Architectural Photographers in India India is a cultural and architectural repository, spanning ancient temples and modern skyscrapers. But how does one disseminate this beauty to a larger audience? This is where photographers come into play. Architectural photographers in India are indispensable as they capture the inherent essence of structures and spaces, bringing them to life.

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