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Born Itze-Leib Schmuilowsky in Estonia on February 20, 1901, Louis Kahn became one of the greatest architects of the 20th century after emigrating to the United States. After touring Europe in 1928, Kahn became interested in Medieval architecture, which cemented his architectural identity in his 50s. His style, which broke from early Modernism and was […]
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Architectural magazines are a source of great inspiration for many budding architects, designers and artists alike. Architectural magazines not only decimate information but also catch the newest trends, and styles and showcase data on future architectural designs and trends for all students of architecture to learn from. Plus, we all know aesthetically pleasing architecture is
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Call us intrigued, for we have been re-reading these architecture books. Art and architecture are multifaceted domains, which have and continue to captivate and inspire us. Today, we bring to you a curated list of must-read architectural books which dive deep into architectural writing in India. The selected architects and firms are not only master
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What are paintings? Are they simply a thematic representation of the soul? Are they the viewers’ perception? Are they the techniques of the past and present? Perhaps they are all three concepts married together. It is no wonder, it works in the favour of Anjolie Ela Menon. Menon’s work is not shy of a good
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You may have seen many terracotta pots and everyday use items, horses and even the army of Qin Shi Huang of China, but India has its very own temple structure made of terracotta in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Terracotta as you may know has its origins in Indus Valley Civilisation, where burnt clay was used to
Clay Carvings: Exploring the Terracotta Temples of Bishnupur, West Bengal Read More »
The sculptures of Ranjani Shettar speak tales of nature, intertextuality of every living being and consist of an amalgamation of industrial elements along with natural elements. Born in 1977, Shettar pursued a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Fine Arts from Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. Currently based out of Karnataka, Shettar is known as a visual artist with
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Introduction Zardozi is the traditional and hand-crafted art of decorating cloth with various precious and semi-precious materials. It was patronised by the Nawabs of the Awadh and other royal families. The traditional craft of making zardozi has been passed down in generations and is practised by a few families in Uttar Pradesh. The metallic rich
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Tibetan Thangka paintings are revered as the epitome of ancient Buddhist art, wherein art merges with spirituality. Among the regions where Buddhism flourishes, Sikkim stands as a hub for this remarkable art form. Thangka painting of Sikkim showcases an array of iconography, each telling a tale of profound artistic and spiritual significance. Let us know
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“No outer happening can seed inner composition. It must happen to you personally and so my first beginning as an Artist was Partition.” – Satish Gujral, A Brush with Life (2012) In a documentary on a magisterial Indian artist, the narrator Kabir Bedi proclaims in his mighty voice: “The span of his prolific works spans
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Japanese anime has long been a global phenomenon that has been appreciated for its universal visual language, and beautiful and simple aesthetics. Its influence has been exemplary in the past few decades impacting fashion, film, literature, music and even contemporary art. Its distinct plot, captivating characters and visually appealing shots make it a soothing yet
From Astro Boy to Pokemon: The Evolution, Genres, and Aesthetics of Japanese Anime Read More »