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Ojas Art’s Newest Exhibition Ojas Art brings together a new show titled ‘Musawwari: Miniatures Today.’ The show opens on October 4, 2024 and will continue till November 24, 2024 (11 AM – 7 PM). The exhibition seeks to move beyond the revival of miniature art, and invites a much deeper inquiry into its dynamic and […]
Ojas Art Explores Miniature Styles With ‘Musawwari: Miniatures Today’ Read More »
Abhishek: The Journey From Nalanda to Delhi The Struggles Behind Success In this conversation, we interview sculptor Abhishek (Abhishek Soundra) on his life story and career journey in the pursuit of art — the trials and tribulations that has shaped it. Not only as a sculptor but an artist hailing from the ancient land of
Has Modern Art Forgotten Its Purpose? Read More »
Can Art Suggest Where Violence in America Comes From? Violence is the lifeblood of American history, politics and culture. Violence is present in many shapes and guises throughout American society, from the colonial conquests and Civil War to mass shootings, police killings. Art is an interpretative representation and direct reflection of social practices, giving readers
Ekkhan Explores History in a Global Discourse Emami Art brings a new group exhibition, ‘Ekkhan: Situating the Present.’ This exhibition brings together the recent works of ten renowned artists from Bengal, exploring the intersection of place, culture, and imagination in contemporary art. The exhibition which began on 7th September will be on view till 26th
Plurality of Bengal’s Contemporary Art in Emami Art’s ‘Ekkhan’ Read More »
A spiritual leader who was a controversial and global name Rajnish Osho is still the main topic across both philosophical and artistic circles while they either loved him or hated it, there is no middle. Though he is most commonly associated with meditation, sexuality and radical spiritual ideologies, his influence on art—the language and modality
The Influence of Rajnish Osho on the Language of Art Read More »
M.F. Husain, whom many in the world of art hail as the “Picasso of India,” splashed into the limelight with his colorful and controversial paintings. His legacies live not only in his masterpieces but also in the lives and contributions of his six children: Shamsad Husain, Owais Husain, Mustafa Husain, Shafaat Husain, Aqueela Husain, and
Beyond His Art What M.F. Husain Left Behind Read More »
Debashish Paul’s ‘A Thousand Years of Dreaming’ Emami Art opens its doors for contemporary artist Debashish Paul’s solo exhibition, ‘A Thousand Years of Dreaming.’ Curated by Mario D’Souza, this exhibition is Paul’s first solo at the gallery. The preview will be held on 6th September at 4 PM, followed by a curatorial walkthrough at 6:30
Debashish Paul Unleashes the Indian Queer Stigma in ‘A Thousand Years of Dreaming’ Read More »
An Analysis of Somnath Hore’s Journey Somnath Hore, one of the most prolific artists in the canon of Indian Modern Art, was not only an accomplished visual artist, but also a well-respected art teacher. After graduating from the Government College of Art & Craft, Calcutta, Somnath taught at the Indian College of Arts & Draftsmanship,
Somnath Hore: The Artist-Teacher Who Forever Remained a Student Read More »
My last visit to the Nawab Palace of Murshidabad Hazardwari Palace which is now transformed into a museum, left me disheartened and questioning the notion of “better preservation.” As I observed the peeling wall paint and witnessed the neglect of priceless 17th and 18th-century oil paintings, I couldn’t help but reflect on the lack of
Architects in Bhopal Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, is a hub of architectural innovation and design excellence. A diverse array of firms marks the city’s architectural scene, each contributing uniquely to the city’s skyline and urban fabric. Today, we namedrop some of the most prominent architectural firms in Bhopal and understand their design
14 Architects in Bhopal Who’ve Influenced the Indian Landscape Read More »