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Delving deep into the ephemeral mist of existence, the painting by Anandu Sarma as shown in this vivid representation of a village landscape ravishes an artist in their process and implies. This movement towards retraction seems to be an obligatory precursor to migration and affects the way in which Sarma composes; his recurrent ebb and […]
Anandu Sarma’s Visual Meditations on Impermanence Read More »
A modern art piece that looked like two empty beer cans were nearly trash-canned when workers at the Lisser Art Museum in the Netherlands mistook it for garbage. All The Good Times We Spent Together by French artist Alexandre Lavet, a piece displayed in a glass lift as part of an exhibit. The artwork was
Beer Can Artwork Mistaken for Trash and Discarded at Dutch Museum, Narrowly Rescued Read More »
Siren’s Lullaby in the Forgotten Realm Gallery Dotwalk opens its door for ‘Siren’s Lullaby in the Forgotten Realm,’ curated by Premjish Achari, which delves into the depths of the human subconscious through the lens of dreams. One of the largest contemporary art exhibitions, this immersive exhibition will be held at the Chitramayee State Gallery of
Gallery Dotwalk Answers for the Seductive Nature of Dreams in Their Newest Exhibition Read More »
Introduction Sunita Lamba’s artistic journey began with a striking moment of inspiration. As a child, she was captivated by a painting by Shoba Singh, a renowned artist from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. That painting, vividly etched in her memory, sparked her lifelong passion for art. She recalls, “I was maybe 5 or 7 years old, and
Introduction The internationally known graphic novelist and comic book artist Svetlana Chmakova was born in Russia on October 7, 1979. As a writer with strong storytelling skills and distinctive illustrations, she has left her mark on young adult and middle-grade literature. Chmakova tells stories of friendship, evolution and even adolescence-oriented challenges that resonate well with
Celebrating Svetlana Chmakova: The Graphic Novelist Transforming Middle-Grade Literature Read More »
However, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, especially after the October 7, 2023 crisis, has prompted various Israeli and Palestinian artists to use their mediums to talk about war, trauma, and survival. Consequently, the mounting deaths and loss on both sides terrified numerous artists who resorted to painting, music, dance, photography, and film to
Israeli and Palestinian Artists Channel Grief and Resistance Amid Gaza Conflict Read More »
Introduction Not just a political first, but a moment in cultural and artistic history delivering hope beyond borders for artists globally — her election to Vice President of the US was processed for days. Harris made history as the first woman, the first Black woman and the first South Asian American woman to serve as
5 Artists Who Created Works Related to Kamala Harris Read More »
Artists Drawing Draupadi We’ve all read the Mahabharata, or atleast seen a pop culture rendition of one. While the epic has numerous heart-wrenching and valorant moments, none is as tear-jerking as the injustice against Draupadi. Despite this, she remains strong and resilient. And artists have been taking note of it. Often depicted as a symbol
Draupadi as Drawn by 9 Famous Artists Read More »
Artists who Captured Durga Puja of Bengal Worshipped through Durga Puja, one of the grandest festivals in India, which commemorates the victory of Good over Evil as goddess Durga defeats Mahishasura demon. There is more to this festive season than just worship; it provides a platform for artistic blooms: sketches, drawings, paints and artwork bringing
Introduction The mythology of Indian gods and their vahanas is a rich tapestry woven through with symbolism and spiritual depth. Just as divine mounts, these vehicles also signify the cosmic role that the deities play, who they are, and their abilities which reflect in their personalities. The idea of gods riding vahanas takes root in
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