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Architecture is contextual, art is universal, believes architect Vivek Gupta

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‘It is oft said that after god, who created everything, it is architects who get the opportunity to create something that remains for longer than their own life’. This deep respect for architecture and its lasting legacy is a fascinating exploration with architect Vivek Gupta, who holds forth in Samvaad on contextualizing projects, the twin dichotomies of functionality and creativity, what contemporary art means to him, and more

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Utsha Foundation announces INR 2,00,000 grant for artists creating for an environmental cause

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Utsha Foundation for Contemporary Arts is inviting proposals for ‘The METIS Initiative on Plastics and the Indo-Pacific Ocean 2021.’ The initiative is aimed at identifying emerging artists who are passionate about environmental causes. The candidate/s is expected to undertake an artistic project that discusses water pollution due to plastic. Candidates above 18 years of age,

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This week, our artists keep diaries, depict humble abodes, go vividly abstract, and map subtle patterns

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Pallav Chander: When turmoil and clarity coalesce That art can be harnessed as therapy is a fact that is increasingly garnering international recognition, but young contemporary Indian artist Pallav Chander has already incorporated this reality into the work he churns out, using mixed media and acrylic on paper. Chander professes that he brings out his

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Young Santiniketan: Learning and unlearning in a pristine mecca of arts and culture

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One of the most prestigious universities of India, Viswa Bharati University better known as Santiniketan, was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921. It has produced talented artists who have gone on to redefine as well as pioneer varied art practices. The village itself has become synonymous with arts practice and several artists and intellectuals have

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\’James Bond\’ has art to display, and museums may have started tracking you

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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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Abstracts, layers, stone and spectres — these are the themes with our Artists Of The Week

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Ankita Daulatabadkar: Capturing a haunting muse Each incident we experience creates a form that leaves an impression on us, believes artist Ankita Daulatabadkar, and her art is one such manifestation that explores human behaviour and its effects. Using etching, aquatint, collography, lithography, Ankita has depicted some esoteric, symbolic and somewhat haunting themes in her artworks.

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Find out how ‘Young Lucknow’ artists are blossoming in the erstwhile city of nawabs

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Nostalgia, cultures, traditions, mythologies, agriculture, women’s rights – Abir Pothi discovers that the list of inspiration is quite long for these Lucknow-based artists. Mainaz Bano: Themes of a colonial past Raised in an Awadhi family, Mainaz is fascinated by miniatures. Zari sarees worn by her mother at festive occasions, with intricate floral designs and distinct

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Abstracts, surrealism, realism, satire and humour — this week’s chosen artists for you

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Animesh Mahata: When art is a communication of humour, pathos A heightened awareness that allows him to keep track of what is happening in society gives artist Animesh Mahata more context to formulate sculpting, and to develop a unique visual language. For him, art is a form of communication with the outer world, and puts

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\’Curators are not mouthpieces for artists; nor do artists have to put forth the vision of a curator\’

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Art curator and entrepreneur Satyajit Dave breaks down his approach to the academics behind art, and discusses with Abir Pothi how artists and curators can collaborate best, whether the art world is an exclusionary club, and if Indian art is free of the shackles of looking to the West Tell us a bit about yourself.

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The pros and cons of teaching fine arts online

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How has the pandemic-induced shift to e-learning fared for the field of aesthetics in academics? Are online art lessons viable? Gauri Gharpure finds out how fine-arts instructors are imparting classes online during the pandemic and discusses the challenges they face  The pandemic made it necessary to shift from traditional classrooms and move to an e-learning

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