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Crafting Divinity: Pichwai Tradition and its Artistic and Devotional Resonance

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Revered Art of Pichwai Originating in Nathdwara, near Udaipur, Rajasthan, pichwai is a devotional custom where cloth is painted with revered images and hung behind the deity. This practice emerged in the 17th-century shrine of Nathdwara when an idol of Krishna was moved from Mathura during Aurangzeb’s reign. “Pichwai,” which translates to “that which hangs […]

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Dr. Jyotindra Jain: A Pioneering Scholar and visionary of Indian Art and Culture.

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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,

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Postcards from Home: Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Partition Through Artistic Expressions

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An Emotional Symphony Unveiled in Gurugram’s Museo Camera In the sprawling exhibition hall of Museo Camera, Gurugram, an array of scrolls hangs, adorned with powerful images and tales that penetrate the heart. These scrolls transcend temporal and geographical boundaries, offering a poignant glimpse into lives that thrived before the historic demarcation between India and Pakistan.

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Capturing Life: Malick Sidibé’s Black and White Reflections of Mali

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In the photographs of Malick Sidibé, one finds the essence of life spilling over, transcending the space between the viewer and the subjects within the photograph. There is movement, spirit, and community- all gathered during a pivotal time in Malian history, immediately after its independence from French colonial rule. Sidibé’s work is renowned today for

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Deviant Art’s Decision to Label AI Images Creates a Vicious Debate Among Artists and Users

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The introduction of AI-generated images on DeviantArt, a popular online platform for artists, has ignited a heated debate within the artistic community. With the site’s recent announcement that users must disclose whether their works were created using AI tools, discussions surrounding art, creativity, and profit have intensified. The controversy highlights the challenges of defining art,

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Off the Edge: Mequitta Ahuja’s iconic painting

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Contemporary figurative painter Mequitta Ahuja is of African American and Indian American descent. She aims to reframe self-portraiture as a creative endeavour rather than a test of identity. She refers to her previous writing as automythography, a synthesis of mythology from many cultures and personal mythology. Ahuja’s work undermines the genre’s prevailing conventions by fusing

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Indispensable Take of Payal Kakkar on Environment

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Payal Kakkar’s photography exhibition offers a bird’s eye view for those who appreciate art and care about the environment. The hindrances to the country’s ecology growth become apparent through the disclosure of various environmental problems. The exhibition highlights the issue of our country’s inadequate environmental protection. Her artistic vision draws an invisible line between waste

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‘Run As Slow As You Can’: TOILETPAPER’s Immersive Art Exhibition Makes India Debut at NMACC, Curated by Nita Ambani

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Renowned Italian creative studio TOILETPAPER, founded by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari in 2010, is set to make its India debut with the immersive visual art exhibition ‘Run As Slow As You Can.’ The exhibition will be brought to India by businesswoman Nita Ambani and will be hosted at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre

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Renowned Nature Photographer K. Jayaram Passes Away, Leaves Behind a Captivating Legacy

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Renowned nature photographer K. Jayaram, a pioneer in macro photography in India, passed away at the age of 74 in Coimbatore. His demise is a great loss to the world of photography and nature enthusiasts alike. Jayaram, who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of nature, leaves behind a legacy of exceptional work and

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