We might see and notice many things around us, but might not observe them so deeply. As an army brat, I visited and lived in cities like Udaipur, Prayagraj, Srinagar, Patiala, and Bhopal. When changing states, one can notice changes not only in culture but also in the ways of living. Take houses, for example. […]
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Every October, World Space Week (October 4–10) invites people around the globe to look up and celebrate humanity’s journey beyond Earth. There’s no better way to join in than by trying astrophotography, the art of photographing the night sky. What Is Astrophotography? Astrophotography, also called space photography, is the practice of photographing celestial objects and
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Born on October 9, 1874, Nicholas Roerich was a Russian painter, writer and philosopher whose evocative Himalayan landscapes brought together art, spirituality and the natural world. Born in St Petersburg, Russia, Nicholas Roerich developed an early interest in art, archaeology and history. Although he studied law alongside his training at the Imperial Academy of Arts,
On World Post Day, we honour some of the most well-known postage stamps in history, each of which has a special meaning that spans centuries and continents. These stamps demonstrate both human ingenuity and the continuing value of the written word and the practice of transmission. 1. British Guiana 1c Magenta Stamps The rarest and
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Why Design for Disability Matters Every object, building and screen we use was designed by someone, and every design carries assumptions about the person who will use it. For most of history, that imagined person could see, hear, walk, read and grip without difficulty. Anyone who could not was left to adapt, or was simply
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Louvre Abu Dhabi has appointed art historian and curator Dr Souraya Noujaim as its new director, marking a new chapter for the museum as it approaches its 10th anniversary in 2027. Noujaim returns to the Abu Dhabi museum with which she has a long-standing association. She served as its first Scientific, Curatorial and Collections Management
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Faith Ringgold, the celebrated American artist, author, educator and activist known for her story quilts, was born on October 8, 1930. Through painting, textiles, storytelling and activism, Ringgold created an influential body of work exploring Black identity, race, gender, family, history and freedom. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Faith Ringgold grew up surrounded
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Tejaswi Poludasu and Vamsi Ballepu are the founders of TEVA Architects, a lively studio in Hyderabad that blends building design, room interiors, and outdoor landscapes into one smooth and connected flow. From early on, Tejaswi fell in love with drawing, which sharpened her natural sense for how spaces come together beautifully, while Vamsi discovered his
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The Courtauld in London presents the first solo museum exhibition by celebrated New York-based painter Salman Toor, bringing together 19 significant works that explore friendship, love, solitude and the complex search for belonging. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1983, and now based in New York, Toor creates fictional scenes rooted in his own memories and
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Born on October 6, 1887, Le Corbusier was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. In India, his most enduring legacy is Chandigarh, a city conceived as a symbol of a new, modern India. Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland, Le Corbusier became a leading figure of modernist architecture, known for his emphasis
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