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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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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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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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Dipak Ankalkhope through his artworks specially from the Shetambari series is a very personal introspect on life and struggles of Farmers in today’s society. Exuding empathy from the canvas, Dipak—a farmer’s son—is at home with acrylic on flat medium in his unembellished but visually arresting storytelling. Another poignant facet of a farmer’s life is the
On September 11, 2001, there was a terrible tragedy that dramatically altered the direction of countless life paths and institutions. Among the casualties were the offices of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council in Building 5 of the World Trade Center and two studios on the 91st and 92nd floors of the North Tower. This is
How many times have you found yourself in a state of bewilderment while gazing at a piece of artwork asking yourself why is it even here? It’s just a pile of rubbles or a shoe attached to metal strings. How would you even consider it as art? It doesn’t look like art. Well, what is
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My last visit to the Nawab Palace of Murshidabad Hazardwari Palace which is now transformed into a museum, left me disheartened and questioning the notion of “better preservation.” As I observed the peeling wall paint and witnessed the neglect of priceless 17th and 18th-century oil paintings, I couldn’t help but reflect on the lack of
Ravikant Jha, a contemporary artist, resides and practices art in the scenic and culturally rich Himalayan district of Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. His unique approach to art, which he describes as semi-abstract, intricately blends both figurative and abstract elements, creating an amazing visual experience. The primary medium is acrylic on canvas, a choice that allows
Shoes have long been used as metaphors in art, conveying diverse meanings across cultures and historical periods. In Vincent van Gogh’s “A Pair of Shoes,” they reflect the artist’s struggles and working-class identity, while in Renaissance portraiture, luxurious shoes denote wealth and social status. Salvador Dalí’s “The Persistence of Memory” uses shoes to suggest transformation
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The Raza Foundation, in collaboration with the India International Centre, has unveiled a captivating exhibition titled “The Gond Qalam.” This unique showcase, featuring the works of contemporary Gond artists, is currently open to the public at the Art Gallery in the Kamladevi Block, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi, from May 4th to May 18th, 2024.