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Background The Nineteenth Century is considered a golden era in Bengal’s history. Significant transitions were taking place in Indian society, notably in Bengal, throughout the early decades of the nineteenth […]
Introduction Despite socioeconomic challenges, Iran remains an innovative country in terms of arts and culture. Art has been utilised by contemporary artists to challenge biases, disrupt norms, and critically evaluate
Contemporary Iranian Lens-Based Art: Identity and Sociopolitical Narratives. Read More »
Early background Historically, Iranian cinema was largely an extension of poetry, but after the 1979 revolution, films have become an important cultural expression. Iranian films frequently break the fourth wall,
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
Breaking Boundaries Through Art: The Resilience of Women Artists in Iran. Read More »
Introduction The Iranian Revolution of 1979, also known as the Islamic Revolution or Enqelāb-e Eslāmī in Persian, was a significant event in Iran’s political landscape, disorienting Reza Shah Pahlavi’s seemingly
Early Background and Introduction: Iranian miniature art, dating back to pre-Islamic times, is a small-scale painting on paper used as book illustrations or individual artworks in albums called ‘Muraqqa’. It
Iranian architecture extends back at least 5,000 years, with distinctive examples across Turkey and Iraq to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and from the Caucasus to Zanzibar. Persian/Iranian architecture has been described
Introduction Pupul Jayakar (1915-1997) was an extraordinary Indian cultural activist, art historian, writer, and advocate for the preservation and promotion of India’s rich cultural legacy. She was instrumental in revitalising
Setting the Global Table of Indian Art and Culture: The Enterprise of Pupul Jayakar Read More »
Introduction The name “Martand Singh” stands as a light of rebirth in the world of Indian textiles. Martand Singh, often known as the “Textile Revivalist,” dedicated his life to preserving
Martand Singh: Reviving the Fabric of Tradition in Textiles Read More »
Ms Laila Tyabji is a designer, writer, and the founder and Chairperson of Dastkar, a Society for Craftspeople. She has been working in the craft and innovation sector since 1978.
Ms Laila Tyabji: Reviving and Reinventing Indian Handicrafts Through Dastkar initiative Read More »