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Smriti Malhotra

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Orhan Pamuk’s ‘The Museum of Innocence: A Literary Masterpiece Transformed into Art

Introduction Orhan Pamuk, the acclaimed Turkish author, is renowned for his ability to weave intricate tales that capture the essence of Istanbul and the human condition. One of his most remarkable works, “The Museum of Innocence,” transcends the realm of literature to become a tangible art form, as Pamuk ingeniously transforms words into objects, creating […]

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From Skinning Animals to Fine Art: The Diverse Journeys of Renowned Taxidermy Artist

Dan Ostermiller, a native of Colorado-born in 1956, was deeply immersed in the world of taxidermy from a young age, thanks to his family legacy. His father, a renowned taxidermist, had travelled the globe for his craft, performing surgeries on animals in Africa, India, Alaska, and Canada. Dan’s upbringing was steeped in taxidermy, and it

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‘Aitijhya’ at Bikaner House and Palette Art Gallery

Reminisces About Heritage and Memory Exploration Palettes Art Gallery: ‘Aitijhya’, Narayan Chandra Biswas’s solo exhibition, at Bikaner House, Delhi. The most abstract reference, exploring the interstices between cultural memory, personal identity, and generational trauma, leading to thoughtful visual contemplation. In an age of fragmented selfhoods, the connection between culture and architecture is more relevant than ever. Over the

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In Subtle Disobedience of Compassion, Kinship and Queer Belonging by Art and Charlie, Mumbai

To Make a Home with You, Curated by Mihir Thakkar There is a hushed intimacy that comes alive when you enter To Make a Home with You. It doesn’t introduce itself with a grand flourish — it doesn’t have to. Instead it greets you like a conversation between friends who’ve known each other forever. The exhibition, curated by

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Hemant Gavankar’s MAGIC ERASE at Art Centrix Space, New Delhi

Hemant Gavankar’s MAGIC ERASE At the crossroad of nostalgia and urban velocity, artist Hemant Gavankar welcomes viewers to a realm where memory sputters like a used neon sign, visible, fading and defiantly persistent. MAGIC ERASE, his first solo exhibition, curated by Sibdas Sengupta, is on view at Art Centrix Space, Vasant Kunj, from April 6 to May

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‘SURFACE’- An exhibition celebrating Indian Embroidery

“Surface,” an exhibition held at the heart of Jodhpur’s old walled city, where the sandstone murmurs of an earlier age, invites visitors to celebrate the world of Indian embroideries and surface embellishments.  Jodhpur art events Exhibited at three heritage venues — Achal Niwas, Anoop Singh ki Haveli, and Lakshmi Niwas — curator Mayank Mansingh Kaul,

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Pehchaan: A Stunning Showcase of Forgotten 14th and 15th Century Textiles

The National Museum and the Devi Art Foundation collaborated to bring the Exhibition Pehchaan: Enduring Themes in Indian Textiles, held from 27 January to 23 February 2025, to life. It was a remarkable showcase of enduring Themes in Indian Fabric Design. Pehchaan is not merely an exhibition, it is a celebration of the ever-evolving identity

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