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Do you realise that our schoolchildren are exposed to a lot of trash they should be kept safe from? It is a no-brainer, really. The education department of our nation seems to revel in petty changes that do more damage than good. Right now, the focus is on a small 4,500-year-old Dancing Girl statue from […]
Who will Ban the Kama Sutra? The Indus Valley Dancing Girl Deserves Justice Read More »
Swati Gupta is the founder and principal designer of Bluedot Design, bringing over two decades of experience across interiors and furniture. Trained at APIED, Gujarat, she practices a minimalist, warm aesthetic focused on functionality, material honesty, and careful detailing. Her work balances global influences with Indian context, collaborating with artisans to create handcrafted pieces and
Where Heritage Meets Modernity: The Design Journey of Swati Gupta Read More »
“It is said that India’s history could be written through a history of her textiles.” With its roots in the Indus Valley civilization, the history of Indian textiles has been traced back over 50o0 years. The Indian textile landscape can seem like a daunting subject to approach with such an extensive history and the sheer
Arthshila’s Handbook of Indian Textiles: A Review Read More »
Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka, a queer Japanese-Canadian artist born in 1988, is a prominent figure at the Venice Biennale. Alexa Hatanaka primarily works with paper, utilising printmaking, ink drawing, and natural dyeing alongside sewing. She also interacts with traditional paper materials and techniques that both demand and support a clean environment. These modifications of customs, which
Alexa Hatanaka at the Venice Biennale: ‘Embodied Ecologies of Paper, Water, and Memory’ Read More »
The passing of Ratilal Kansodariya marks the end of an era for the art community of Gujarat and beyond. An accomplished sculptor, former Principal of C.N. College of Fine Arts, mentor, and an unwavering supporter of artists, Ratilalbhai leaves behind a legacy built not only through bronze and metal but through kindness, encouragement, and a
Ratilal Kansodariya: The Gentle Sculptor Who Inspired Generations Read More »
Imagine someone standing in front of a painting that is worth more than many houses. The room is quiet, and people look at each other more than at the painting. Why would a ultra-rich choose paintings over real estate, gold, stocks, or crypto? We grow up seeing our grandparents buy land or gold because those
Beyond Wealth: Why the Ultra-Rich Are Investing in Art Read More »
Satyaranjan Das’ latest presentation, The Farmer’s Voice, currently on view at Third Roast in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, brings into focus the shifting relationship between land, memory, and urban expansion. Running until 19 June, the exhibition unfolds within an intimate studio setting, inviting audiences to participate in the evolving work. Rooted in his upbringing in a village
Tracing Land, Memory, and Migration: Satyaranjan Das’ The Farmer’s Voice in Delhi Read More »
Kushal Ray’s journey into photography is as unconventional as it is compelling. Born in Kolkata in 1960, he began his career as a sports journalist at The Telegraph before turning to photography full-time in the early 1990s. Self-taught yet deeply informed by observation and empathy, he quickly developed a visual vocabulary that diverged from prevailing
An ongoing exhibition by Neekoee Foundation and 079 Stories brings renewed attention to one of Bengal’s most compelling theatrical legacies through a photographic series by Naveen Kishore. Titled Green Room of the Goddess: The Chapal Bhaduri Story, the show presents a portfolio of 17 photographs that document the life and performance of Chapal Bhaduri, once celebrated
Performing the Goddess: Chapal Bhaduri Through Naveen Kishore’s Eye Read More »
The modern gaze encompasses a peculiar arrogance as we look back at the past. We view history as a linear narrative of progress; a transition from the primitive to the sophisticated or from puritanical ideology to liberal beliefs. However, a closer inspection of visual and literary archives from the Indian subcontinent reveals that the past
Queer Intimacies in Mughal Miniature Art Read More »