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The Great Mughals’ Forgotten Legacy in India Goes On Display in London

zebra in the Mughal era

V&A Museum’s Upcoming Exhibition Sticks the Artistic Grandeur of Mughal Hindustan on display amidst shifting Historical Narrative in India The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is set to unveil The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence, an exhibition showcasing the monumental artistic achievements of the Mughal Empire’s ‘Golden Age’ (c. 1560 – 1660). Running from

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The Founder of Iran’s First Art Gallery Created Sculptures Using Industrial Scrap

Remembering Jazeh Tabatabai February 9 marks 17 years since the passing of Iranian avant-garde painter, poet, and sculptor, Jazeh Tabatabai. He was the founder and director of Iran Modern Art Gallery — the first art gallery in Iran — he was born in 1931 and began his creative oeuvre at age 12, writing plays and

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‘Kaleidoscope of Threads’ Puts The Spotlight On The Richness of Indian Textiles

The Open Palm Court Gallery at the India Habitat Center is set to host a captivating art exhibition titled ‘Kaleidoscope of Threads,’ curated by art strategist and curator Shahzada Khurram and featuring the mesmerizing works of artist Parboni Bose. The exhibition will run from 16th March 2024 to 19th March 2024, opening its doors daily

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PaykanArtCar’s Second Artwor demonstrated in Support of Women’s Rights in Iran

Introduction Since the tragic murder of Mahsa Amini by Iran’s morality police, women in Iran have been at the forefront of a revolutionary movement known as the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement. This movement aims to challenge the oppressive regime led by Ayatollah Khamenei and protest against laws such as the “mandatory hijab” that require women

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The Altering Landscapes of Culture and Religion in Iran Through Pre- and Post-Islamic Architecture

Iranian architecture extends back at least 5,000 years, with distinctive examples across Turkey and Iraq to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and from the Caucasus to Zanzibar. Persian/Iranian architecture has been described as “the most majestic structures the world has ever seen,” however, it also includes myriad buildings, including peasant huts, tea houses, gardens, palaces, pavilions, gates, and mosques.

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Untangling the Politics of Hair: STIR and FCB India Secure Gold at Cannes Lions 2023

Smriti Malhotra At the esteemed Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the campaign “Untangling the Politics of Hair” emerged triumphant, securing a prestigious Gold Lion in the Industry Craft Lions category. This remarkable achievement was announced during the 70th edition of the festival, which takes place from June 19 to 23, 2023. The award-winning campaign

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How to reappear and appear in the social world

Krispin Joseph PX There is enough discussion already happening about what art is. In this western terminology, art is everything we ‘created’. Literature, Music and other creative expressions are treated as art under the domain of art. Then, there are some subdivisions of fine art or plastic art to define the materialistic art form differently.

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Circle of Stories: Narrative Loops in Ranbir Kaleka’s Art

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Written by Dr. Rahul Dev  Entering Ranbir Kaleka’s exhibition always captivates viewers. Kaleka, a Patiala-born artist based in Delhi, returns to Vadehra Gallery in New Delhi for a solo show after a long break. His video-paintings, shaped by ‘dream-logic,’ avoid clear narratives and blend surrealism with psychological depth. As an immersive video artist, he works

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