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Introduction The name “Martand Singh” stands as a light of rebirth in the world of Indian textiles. Martand Singh, often known as the “Textile Revivalist,” dedicated his life to preserving and rejuvenating the rich tradition of Indian textiles, which were intricately woven into the nation’s cultural fabric. His reputation as a visionary curator, historian, and […]
Martand Singh: Reviving the Fabric of Tradition in Textiles Read More »
Portraiture has a unique place in the history of art. By looking at who was portrayed, and how, one is able to gain insights into social, cultural, and political history. Despite the fact that portraiture has been an art form available to us since antiquity, the form really gained prominence during the Renaissance as a
Purveyors of Indian History: The Portraits of Manchershaw F. Pithawalla Read More »
Ms Laila Tyabji is a designer, writer, and the founder and Chairperson of Dastkar, a Society for Craftspeople. She has been working in the craft and innovation sector since 1978. In 2012, she was awarded the “Padma Shri” for her extensive contributions to Indian handicrafts. Ms Laila is the second-ever recipient and the first Asian
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Introduction Renowned artist Jeffrey Gibson, set to represent the United States at the 2024 Venice Biennale, has filed a lawsuit against his former gallery, Kavi Gupta, claiming that the gallery has withheld over $600,000 in owed funds. The legal battle sheds light on a dispute over the terms of their agreement and the investments made
Introduction: Dr. Jyotindra Jain is a renowned Indian scholar, who has authored several articles, books and staged exhibitions on traditional Indian folk arts and cultures as well as popular visual cultures. His interest in Indian art and culture identified him as a potential and pioneering academic scholar. Dr. Jyotindra Jain, born on June 5th, 1943,
Dr. Jyotindra Jain: A Pioneering Scholar and visionary of Indian Art and Culture. Read More »
A Creative Confluence Down Under The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) at the Consulate General of India in Sydney recently orchestrated a captivating workshop on Gond art, collaborating with MeMeraki and acclaimed master artist Venkat Shyam from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. This artistic endeavor served as an innovative bridge between cultures and nations, spotlighting the intriguing
‘It was a lone voice in the middle of the ocean, but it was heard at great depth and distance, Gabriel García Márquez wrote in his celebrated novel, Love in the Time of Cholera. It was Love; nothing else makes humans to be crazy. People start to do anything; for Love, people die and start
Love, Romance, and Portrayal of Women in Indian Miniature Paintings Read More »
Tradition Meets Innovation at Craft Council of India’s Textile Show Textile enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Craft Council of India’s highly-anticipated Textile Show opens its doors on August 4. With the theme of ‘Revive, Revisit, Reimagine – and Innovate,’ this exhibition celebrates the boundless creativity of weaver-designer-artisans who breathe new life into
Indian Art and cultural space lost a prominent critical voice last day, Kavita Singh (58), a renowned art historian, scholar, writer, former Professor and dean at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and winner of the prestigious 2018 Infosys Prize for Humanities, passed away on Sunday. She was one of the
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The French Embassy in India and the French Institute in India have unveiled the 17 talented winners selected for the inaugural season of the Villa Swagatam residency programme. This unique initiative aims to foster artistic exchange between India and France by providing artists and writers with the opportunity to spend one to three months in