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Dr Alka Pande is an art historian who has taught Indian Arts and Aesthetics at Panjab University for over ten years. Her major interests include gender identity, sexuality, and traditional arts. She has received numerous awards, including the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, the Australian-India Council Special Award, and Chandigarh Lalit Kala […]
The inspirational story of artist Shakila making a mark in contemporary art is known to many but her large body of work has never been showcased outside Kolkata. For the first time, the Centre of International Modern Art in collaboration with Bihar Museum, Patna is showcasing over 30 of her artworks. The show entitled ‘SHAKILA
Centre of International Modern Art honours Shakila’s work at the Bihar Museum Read More »
Chandra Bhattacharjee and Rajat Ghosh, two renowned artists, are all set to showcase their creative visions and artistic prowess at the Bihar Museum Biennale 2023 in Patna. These artists have made significant contributions to the art world and have participated in various exhibitions and events, both nationally and internationally. Chandra Bhattacharjee, born in 1960, graduated
Aditya Sisodia The Bihar Museum is captivating visitors with its showcase of famous espionage operations, highlighting the intriguing world of spies and secret missions. Espionage has always captivated people’s imaginations, whether through thrilling spy novels or action-packed spy movies. The International Spy Museum at the Bihar Museum aims to bring these espionage stories to life.
Bihar Museum Biennale: Exploring Espionage Operations and Shaping the Future of Museums Read More »
Aditya Sisodia Museums had long served as custodians of history and repositories of cultural treasures, dating back to ancient times when Ennigaldi-Nanna’s museum in Mesopotamia pioneered the concept of curated collections. Today, museums have proliferated exponentially, holding artefacts and nations’ collective cultural wealth. However, can museums transcend their role as mere storehouses of historical relics?
First of it kind hybrid biennale – digital and physical – will showcase collections from different museums. The Pothi team report The first Museum Biennale is started today in Patna, a day on which the Bihar Divas is celebrated as well. This mega-event at the Bihar Museum is the first of its kind in India.
7-day Museum Biennale kicks off at the Bihar Museum in Patna Read More »
Currently on display in his native state of Bihar is the work of renowned Indian modern artist Subodh Gupta. On November 9, 2024, his show, “The Way Home,” debuted at the Patna-based Bihar Museum. In more than thirty years, this is his first significant solo performance in Bihar. His personal journey and the swift changes
All About Indian Museum Kolkata West Bengal The Indian Museum Kolkata, also known as ‘Jadughar’ is located in Central Kolkata, West Bengal. It was formerly known as the Imperial Museum of Calcutta. The collection makes it the oldest and largest museum in Asia of its kind. It is the ninth oldest museum in the world.
The Impressive Architecture and Collection at the Indian Museum Kolkata Read More »
Dr Alka Pande is an art historian who has taught Indian Arts and Aesthetics at Panjab University for over ten years. Her major interests include gender identity, sexuality, and traditional arts. She has received numerous awards, including the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, the Australian-India Council Special Award, and Chandigarh Lalit Kala
Italian artist Tarshito N. Stippoli’s solo exhibition ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ travels to Crafts Museum Delhi after exhibiting at Bihar Museum last December. For this exhibition, he has collaborated with over 25 traditional Indian art forms and their artists. The exhibition is from 5th March to 15th April 2024 and has been curated by Tunty Chauhan, Founder