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What qualifies as political art? Is all art political, even art that makes political statements? Since the definition of art is a complex question, so are the responses. Does art contribute to political discourse, or does it only mirror the conclusions drawn from political philosophy and political science? Where did we get our knowledge of […]
What is Political Art? What Makes Art Political? Read More »
If the experience is as bewitching as Ojas Art Gallery’s newest exhibition, ‘Another Master’, nobody would want to miss out on the opportunity to bask in the spiritual impact of Gond art. Anubhav Nath the curatorial director of Ojas Art is presenting a solo exhibition by Ram Singh Urveti of Pradhan Gond Tribe that reminisces
Ram Singh Urveti’s ‘Another Master’ Reciprocates The Fantasy of Gond Art Read More »
Art Galleries at Black Studies (AGBS) is thrilled to announce the second symposium in its multi-year program, Why Black Museums. This annual series aims to honour and examine the cultural contributions of Black and ethnically specific museums while delving into the innovative ways these institutions shape museum spaces. Event Details The symposium, titled “Why Black
Why Black Museums: Art Galleries at Black Studies (AGBS) Presents Second Symposium Read More »
Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin’s powerful exhibition Shadow Circus can be described as a memorialising project that throws much-needed light on a lesser-known episode from the history of Tibet, a nation that has witnessed systemic colonisation over the past seven decades. Through the use of archival material, it documents the intrepid resistance put up by
The 19th century in West Bengal was marked by a sudden surge of the Bhadralok as we have now read in the previous articles in the Bhadralok series. The Bengali elite or the “babu” of Bengal changed the cultural landscape of the region in many different ways. Their dressing was a mixture of Indian and
Evolution of Bhadralok and Babu Representations in West Bengal’s Visual Arts Read More »
Modernist painter and print-maker Jyoti Bhatt marches into the gates of the Vadehra Art Gallery with his much-awaited solo exhibition titled ‘Revisitations’ at our modern gallery space, on view from 30 January to 6 March 2024. In this exhibition, Bhatt revisits his oeuvre across two decades and presents various works exploring quotidian and conventional Indian
If you consider yourself a vanguard of queer rights and have a passion for photography, the newest exhibition at the Vadehra Art Gallery will be your Mecca. The gallery unveils a special project by Indo–Canadian, London-based photographer Sunil Gupta titled ‘Come Out.’ The never-before-exhibited series of black-and-white photographs shot in London from 1985 to 1995
Sunil Gupta Turns Back Time; Showcases Queer Rights in 1980s London Read More »
Saptarshi Ghosh We do compete healthily or unhealthily, sometimes Bharti Kher Valentine’s Day is a day of love. Whether it is positive affirmations, flowers, or chocolates, partners all around the world show appreciation to their significant others on this day. The day makes us aware of the transformative power of love. Today, at AbirPothi, we
A Couple Who Makes Us Believe In Love – Bharti Kher and Subodh Gupta Read More »
Nalini Malani, a renowned artist hailing from India, has left an indelible mark on the art world through her innovative approach to video art and multidisciplinary practice. With a career spanning over 50 years, Malani has seamlessly blended painting, theatre, video, and illustration to create immersive installations that delve into politically charged themes of violence,
If you had spent even 10 seconds on TikTok, you might know of the Anna Marie Tendler Taylor Swift drama. While Taylor Swift is undoubtedly the voice of our generation, Anna Marie Tendler is no less. A multimedia artist, Tendler is known for her extensive repertoire – hairstyling, makeup, textile, interior design, photography, she does
Anna Marie Tendler’s ‘rooms in the first house’ Will Haunt You! Read More »