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On This Day “Art is always ahead of time. Tomorrow, they will understand it” —M. F. Husain Early Moorings M. F. Husain, popularly hailed as the ‘Picasso of India’, was born on this day, 17th September, in 1915. Maqbool Fida Husain was born in Pandharpur, in Maharashtra today and then in the Bombay Presidency of […]
M. F. Husain, The Bombay Progressive Who Reinvented the Pictorial Plane Read More »
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
The Great Mughals’ Forgotten Legacy in India Goes On Display in London Read More »
The Sixth Edition Annual Conference at KCC Kolkata Centre for Creativity is holding the sixth edition of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (VK VI), an annual conference hosted by KCC, with this year’s theme “Intersections & Confluences: Art, Architecture, Design, Craft, Music, Textile, Ecology & Community. The two-day programme is held on the 24th and 25th of January
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Annual Gathering at KCC Read More »
– Andre Gennie The Symbolism of the Red Ribbon in AIDS Awareness Campaigns If you’ve recently come across hordes of masses wearing a small red ribbon on their lapels, and were curious about its nature, you’ve come to the right place. We just passed through 1st December, also known as World’s AIDS Day; a day
How Did the Red Ribbon Become an International Symbol for AIDS Awareness? Read More »
The seventh iteration of Abir India’s First Take 2023 is about to engulf the vivacious city of Ahmedabad. This event is more than just a show; it is a demonstration of the ability of art to transcend boundaries and captivate hearts. It’s important to consider Abir India’s extraordinary journey to this point as the expectation
Know Our Jury for Abir India’s First Take 2023: Akhilesh Read More »
Ajit Kumar Das (b. 1957) is an Indian textile artist whose mastery gracefully creates natural dye painting. He was born to washermen, where he learnt the diverse ways to treat the fabric. He worked as a block painter in the Weaver’s Service Centre, Kolkata where he was discovered by Martand Singh. Along his journey, he
The Chronicles of Kalamkari: Ajit Kumar Das Read More »
Persian or Iranian art is one of the world’s greatest art heritages, dating back more than 2,500 years. Despite Iran’s complicated political background, spanning decades of political turbulence and societal upheaval, has not hindered artistic progress in this Middle Eastern country. The impact of these socio-political transformations in Iran is not only seen in its
Breaking Boundaries Through Art: The Resilience of Women Artists in Iran. Read More »
Mashru, a radiant blend of cotton and silk, is believed to have its origins in the Kutch and Patan areas of what is now Gujarat. The name “mashru” is derived from an Arabic term signifying ‘permissible’ or ‘lawful’. With a history extending back to at least the 16th century, this fabric was initially created
Tale of a ‘Forbidden’ Textile: The Mashru Story Read More »
Pratiksha Shome A Salvador Dali brooch created for a colourful philanthropist who served as the inspiration for a Taylor Swift song sold at Christie’s New York for $982,800. The spectacular starfish-shaped brooch, which dates to around 1950 and is around 7 inches long, is comprised of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, platinum, and yellow gold. The creature’s
Krispin Joseph PX Addressing the question of the past stories and events around things is an exciting and essential subject in the art world. This question belongs to the stories and lives of our past generations. Some objects are available here, and we need to understand their social life and history. The biography of a
Object Life in the Past: Things That Change Our Perspective Read More »