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Gandhi Through the Artist’s Eye: 7 Iconic Paintings and Iconography

7 Famous Paintings on Gandhi Artists have captured Mahatma Gandhi, the symbol of non-violence and an embodiment of India’s independence struggle in their creations. He is the subject of artists from different ages and genres who have embodied his image in visual forms that depict the essence of his person and being in addition to […]

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Pidilite’s Fevicryl Empowers 100+ Indian Artists Through New AIM Programme

image from Pidilite's Fevicryl's artist workshop

Pidilite Industries’ Fevicryl brand has launched the Artist in Me (AIM) programme, bringing together over 100 artists from across India for a three-day workshop in Mumbai held from 17th to 19th June 2025.  The selected artists were drawn from thousands of professionals associated with Fevicryl’s ‘Fevicryl Certified Professionals’ network. The programme focused on developing both

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Six Modern Indian Masterpieces to Watch in AstaGuru’s ‘Collectors Choice’ Auction

AstaGuru’s ‘Collectors Choice’ online auction, taking place on June 26–27, 2025, brings together an eclectic and historically significant selection of works by India’s foremost modern artists. Spanning rare archives, myth-infused canvases, and evocative figuration, the lots reflect a spectrum of styles and sensibilities that defined Indian modernism in the 20th century. These six standout entries

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Designing with Heart: Ariane’s Craft Led, Conscious Practice

Ariane Thakore Ginwala, This and That Ariane Thakore Ginwala has been practicing as an Interior Architect since 1997. Based in Ahmedabad, her work spans across India, encompassing a wide range of projects. She holds a degree in Interior Architecture from the Kent Institute of Art and Design and a Master’s degree in Economics from Gokhale

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NAMMA ART BENGALURU- A unique experience of rich artistic spectrum

“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.”-Oscar Wilde The first ever five days National Art Fair- ‘Namma Art Bengaluru: Vishva Kala Sangama’ was organized by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath from 28th May-1 st June, 2025 in Bangalore. Events like this are not just about coexistence but about dynamic exchange and

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New Narratives, Old Techniques: Contemporary Artists Rekindling India’s Traditional Artforms

The line between fine art and craft has been steadily blurring over the past few decades. Traditionally, craft has been tied to manual skill, materiality, and function, while fine art was seen as the domain of ideas, aesthetics and intellectual depth. But today, a wave of contemporary Indian artists is challenging this outdated divide, these

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The 6 Indian Galleries Heading to Frieze London 2025

Frieze London, one of the world’s most influential contemporary art fairs, focuses only on contemporary art and living artists. Taking place in The Regent’s Park, London, the fair’s exhibiting galleries represent some of the most exciting artists working today. A team of world-leading independent curators advise on feature sections, making possible performance-based work and ambitious

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Tickling the Funny Bone: Exploring Humour in Indian Art

Vandana Shukla  Humour has been an essential element of art since the earliest times. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, artists have used humour to engage, entertain, and enlighten their audiences. Once we take a closer glimpse into Indian art, we find out that it also hosts a rich history of humour that is

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