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Iftikar Ahmed

Iftikar Ahmed is a New Delhi-based art writer & researcher.

Ankur Rana’s Art Captures the Fluidity of Thought and Emotion Through Abstract Expressionism

Ankur Rana is a artist with diving in to ethereal and surrealist pieces that combine vibrant colours, dynamic forms and abstract patterns into an experience of the extraordinary. His work inspires a thoughtful and emotional connection, crossing the boundaries between what is real and imagined. Bold outlines flow in profoundly swirling and well- crafted designs […]

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What Do Srikanta Paul’s Grotesque Figures and Distorted Time Tell Us About Confinement?

Srikanta Paul, whose work plays a phenomenal blend of surrealism, symbolism, and tactile opulence, is currently being showcased at Emami Art Gallery through the exhibition 𝗘𝗸𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗻: Situating the Present. The large-scale woodblock panel (Letterpress Ink on Woodblock Panel of 77.3 x 48.2 in., 2022) invites viewers into a layered investigation into freedom, entrapment and the

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How Does Radha Sutar’s Art Invite Us to See Nature Through a New Lens of Emotion and Texture?

Radha Sutar expresses a simultaneously dynamic and whimsical exploration of the natural world, capitalising our human place within space and time. Viewers are called to reconsider their relationship to nature, which is depicted as a rich array of textures and organic shapes. The dressing trees, e.g. are very clearly introduced not as static slabs but

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Bhaskar Bordoloi’s Paintings are a Surreal Exploration Challenging Viewers to Contemplate the Deeper Aspects of Existence

Introduction A few days back, I went to Bikaner House. I keep visiting that place every now and then and it is the same as it ever was, with previews for a few of the exhibitions. There were a lot of awesome artworks at the exhibit and I drew to focus on three paintings that

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How Does Mohammad Faizan’s Art Celebrate Heritage and the Wisdom of Age?

Particularly focusing on elderly subjects, Mohammad Faizan explores the dignity and wisdom of human beings and their cultural facial expressions; his art is a beautiful voyage through the sacred. He uses watercolour because it enables him to navigate this tightrope between soft and vivid, representing the raw likeness of years (and stories) lived within the

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How Does Sayema Shaikh Transform Nature and Emotion Into Abstract Visual Poetry?

In the works of Sayema Shaikh we see abstract landscapes of emotion and memory melding consistently with natural elements. Working with texture and layers offers a tangible experience that exceeds conventional visual boundaries, inviting the viewer to engage in deep and immersive conversations with each canvas. By way of broad brushstrokes, vibrant hues and deliberate

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The Influence of Rajnish Osho on the Language of Art

A spiritual leader who was a controversial and global name Rajnish Osho is still the main topic across both philosophical and artistic circles while they either loved him or hated it, there is no middle. Though he is most commonly associated with meditation, sexuality and radical spiritual ideologies, his influence on art—the language and modality

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What Hidden Realities Does Satish Moladiya Reveal Through His Surreal Art?

The art pieces of Satish Moladiya are a visual expression to examine the multiple layers of human spirit, emotions and experiences. A mixture of surrealist elements and symbolic narratives, his works are both accessible on the surface, yet invoke deeper contemplation as viewers navigate their visual journeys. Moladiya paints portraits that show the complex nature

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Can Art Suggest Where Violence in America Comes From?

Introduction Violence is the lifeblood of American history, politics and culture. Violence is present in many shapes and guises throughout American society, from the colonial conquests and Civil War to mass shootings, police killings. Art is an interpretative representation and direct reflection of social practices, giving readers a unique toolbox to delve into the point

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