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Christopher Benninger on Shaping the Future of Architectural Education in India: Moving Beyond the ‘Great Man’ Theory (Part-1)

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A futuristic architectural workspace with urban cityscapes in the background, featuring professionals collaborating on designs and surrounded by innovative and sustainable architectural models.

Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical […]

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Gaitonde’s Art Reflects His Waiting for Colour, Form, and Muse, Embodying the Hope in His Creative Process While Documenting the Turmoil Within

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A close-up black-and-white photograph of Indian artist V.S. Gaitonde wearing glasses, with a textured background featuring earthy tones.

Vasudeo S. Gaitonde was a forerunner among Indian modernist painters, noted for his affiliation with non-objective art and his meditative, atmospheric abstractions. His work does not conform to the common understanding of both colour and form and provides a deep sensory experience. As a contemporary artist, Akhilesh observes that Gaitonde’s use of colour was radical.

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Why Is Western Art Defined by “Isms” While Indian Art Is Rooted in Regions and Traditions?

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A composite image featuring vibrant traditional Indian artwork depicting Krishna playing the flute alongside mythological figures, juxtaposed with a classical European painting of Jesus surrounded by disciples, showcasing diverse artistic styles and cultural storytelling.

Introduction Art mirrors society, with its cultural, historical and philosophical underpinning. One of the organising principles of Western art history has been the categorisation of the development of the arts into movements or “isms” such as Impressionism, Cubism and Surrealism, which represent identifiable styles, philosophies, and historical phases. Indian art, by contrast, is usually named

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Avijit Dutta: Winner of First Take 2024, Capturing Howrah’s Industrial Landscape Through Surreal Art

First Take 2024 /
Avijit Dutta, a participant holding a certificate and trophy at the First Take event organized by Abir.

As one of the 10 winners of the prestigious First Take 2024, Avijit Dutta also stands as a significant artist in today’s Indian art scene. Born in 1997 in the industrial town of Howrah, West Bengal, he was raised in an atmosphere where the grim realities of industrialisation and its toll on humans and the

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How Does Aryan Nandakishor Patil’s Art Explore the Connection Between Dwarf Figures in Indian Temples and Social Inequality?

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A sculpture by Aryan Nandakishor Patil featuring a red, dripping figure seated on a traditional base, juxtaposed with a black-and-white portrait of the artist standing amidst a bamboo structure.

Aryan Nandakishor Patil is an artist whose practice dug deep into the rough soil of our social issues rooted in labor rights and social inequality somewhere out of Indian traditional temple architecture. His inspiration also comes from the dwarf figures often represented in Indian temples that are depicted as holding beams, platforms, etc. Although these

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Thanksgiving Traditions Inspire Art!

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A painting by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe titled "The First Thanksgiving" from 1914, housed at the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, MA, USA. The artwork depicts Pilgrims and Native Americans gathered outdoors around a large table for a shared meal, surrounded by autumn foliage and a rustic cabin. A woman is seated with children nearby, adding a serene, communal atmosphere. ​

Introduction The Thanksgiving holiday is a quintessential American cultural event, with family bounties of food and grateful reflection. Although it has a very traditional background, it still continues to be a source of inspiration for artists. Thanksgiving has spanned art history, from origins to modern-day expressions, depicted through different art forms league by league, whether

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How Does Gyanwant Yadav Redefine Rural and Urban Narratives Through Abstract Art?

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Delhi-based artist Gyanwant Yadav is known in contemporary art for his little way of absorbing abstraction and lived experiences to produce an amalgamation. Born in 1992 in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, his expedition emphasises his promise to storytelling and his relation towards the surroundings that shaped him. Growing up in the countryside and finding success as

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Gaitonde waited—but for what? Was it the arrival of a colour? A form? A muse? (Part-2)

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A contemplative abstract painting by V. S. Gaitonde, featuring subtle hues and intricate forms that evoke a sense of introspection and depth.

Vasudeo S. Gaitonde was a forerunner among Indian modernist painters, noted for his affiliation with non-objective art and his meditative, atmospheric abstractions. His work does not conform to the common understanding of both colour and form and provides a deep sensory experience. As a contemporary artist, Akhilesh reflects on V. S. Gaitonde’s profound engagement with

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Canvas Conversation | Episode – 10 | Artist Gyanwant Yadav | Art with Abir

In the tenth episode of Canvas Conversations for Abir Pothi, Sanyam Tak interviews the talented Delhi-based artist Gyanwant Yadav. Born in 1992 in Pratapgarh, U.P., Yadav has established himself as a notable figure in the contemporary art scene. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Fine Arts from the Delhi College of Art,

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“UNTITLED” by Sheetal Gattani and Yogendra Tripathi at Gallery Art.Motif, Delhi | Art with Abir

Explore the unique artistic expressions of Sheetal Gattani and Yogendra Tripathi at the exhibition titled “Untitled” at Gallery Art.Motif. This exhibition brings together the distinct yet complementary styles of two accomplished artists, each with a rich background in Indian contemporary art. In this exhibition, “Untitled,” the two artists invite viewers into a world where abstraction

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