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Why men will always be men? How could men manage the ‘Menness’ in their bodies as a symbol? A six-pack muscle symbolised Men as masculine image. But masculinity has never been satisfied with the ‘Six-pack’ body that anyone can make with a proper workout. A moustache is solid to express ‘Menness’ in social settings. Is […]
An Illustrated Story about Moustache and Masculinity in Bharti Kher Painting Read More »
This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Kritika Verma This chapter focuses on one issue in the wide-ranging, contemporary debates on the relationship between art and politics: philosophy’s role in these debates and its contribution. In the background,
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This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Kritika Verma It is a dizzying prospect to account for the wide variety of individuals that make up the audience of urban street art, “the only immediate feedback the artists get
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One of India’s most renowned ceramic artists, Ray Meeker – an American by birth – was born in California in 1944. Meeker did his BFA in architecture and ceramics from the University of South California during the 1960s when he also met his partner and artist Deborah Smith before both moved to India in 1971.
Shaping Clay and Consciousness: The Artistic Journey of Ray Meeker in India Read More »
Sa Ladakh, South Asia’s highest contemporary land art group exhibition, is set to take place in Ladakh from August 1 to 23. Located at an altitude of 3600m, the exhibition will delve into the themes of climate, culture, and community in high-altitude environments. The exhibition will feature artworks by local Ladakhi artists, as well as
This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in India. The third article: The
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The Jaipur Centre of Culture and Arts is all set to make its grand opening on July 2, captivating art enthusiasts with an inaugural exhibition showcasing the remarkable works of internationally acclaimed artist Himmat Shah. This exhibition, which will run for a duration of four months, promises to be a celebration of artistic excellence and
Aditya Sisodia In the realm of Indian art, the limelight often falls on modern and contemporary works, leaving the country’s rich historical arts in the shadows. The cultural heritage of India, spanning centuries, has faced its share of looting and plunder by invaders, colonial powers, and opportunistic individuals seeking profit. It is disheartening to witness
Kritika Verma This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in
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Tsuktiben Jamir The Vadehra Art Gallery is a contemporary is a New Delhi-based contemporary art gallery that was established in 1987. The gallery’s ongoing group exhibition titled ‘On Purpose’ delves into the intricacies and cross-disciplinary nature of the connection between the written word and visual expressions. Through this exhibition, the gallery thus embarks on exploring