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Ashok Vajpeyi Conveys Mithu Sen’s Many Forms of Synthesis

A Picture of Mithu Sen

Ashok Vajpeyi in conversation with Piyush Daiya Editor’s Note Poet and cultural cognoscenti Ashok Vajpeyi turns 85 today and is documenting his memoirs with writer Piyush Daiya. As part of the memory project, we publish his detailed impressions of four women artists. This is the fourth of a four-part series. Read the first part (Nilima […]

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A Museum of One’s Own: Creating, Discoursing and Personalizing: Talk by Johny ML

The Museum Lecture Series at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore At the inauguration of the Art Museum, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Bangalore hosted the Museum Lecture series on 13th January 2025. The show’s star was Delhi art historian, critic, curator and writer – Johny ML. An honorary member of the Museum Commission, Dept of Museum and Archaeology,

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Ashok Vajpeyi on Nalini Malani and Her Different Directions of Innovation

Nalini Malani's face

Ashok Vajpeyi in conversation with Piyush Daiya Editor’s Note Poet and cultural cognoscenti Ashok Vajpeyi is turning 85 this 16th and is documenting his memoirs with writer Piyush Daiya. As part of the memory project, we publish his detailed impressions of four women artists. This is the third of the four-part series. Read the first

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Ashok Vajpeyi Discusses the Contemporary Address of Arpita Singh

Arpita Singh painting

Ashok Vajpeyi in conversation with Piyush Daiya Editor’s Note Poet and cultural cognoscenti Ashok Vajpeyi is turning 85 this 16th and is documenting his memoirs with writer Piyush Daiya. As part of the memory project, we are publishing his detailed impressions of four women artists. This is the second of the four-part series. Read the

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Ashok Vajpeyi Addresses The True Inheritance of Nilima Sheikh

Ashok Vajpeyi in conversation with Piyush Daiya Editor’s Note Poet and cultural cognoscenti Ashok Vajpeyi is turning 85 this 16th and is documenting his memoirs with writer Piyush Daiya. As part of the memory project, we are publishing his detailed impressions of four women artists. This is the first of the four-part series. Read the

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Benefits of Art Therapy Against Non-Communicable Diseases

How Art Therapy Alleviates Non-Communicable Diseases Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory conditions, present a global health challenge. While traditional medical treatments are essential, there’s growing recognition of the role complementary therapies can play in improving patients’ well-being. Art therapy techniques, for one, are a creative and expressive form of therapy

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How Did Manjit Bawa Find Hidden Marvels Despite Deceptions? (Part-1 )

Manjeet Bawa

Manjit Bawa (1941–2008) was a pioneering Indian painter whose art brought a unique blend of modernity and tradition to the canvas. Known for his vibrant use of colours and distinctive visual vocabulary, Bawa’s works stand apart in the realm of Indian contemporary art. His paintings often drew from Indian mythology, folklore, and cultural narratives, yet

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Why Does K. G. Subramanyan Remain a Timeless Figure in Indian Art?

In the diverse and dynamic world of Indian art, few personalities resonate with the same reverberation as K. G. Subramanyan, affectionately known as ‘Mani Da.’ Mani Da, celebrated for his artistic versatility and innovative approach, continues to be an enduring figure whose contributions have left an indomitable mark on modern Indian art. Akhilesh, a perceptive

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(Part-2) How Did Ambadas Redefine Art Through Untitled Masterpieces and the Concept of Roopbhed?

Ambadas (1922–2012) was a pioneering Indian abstract artist whose works transcended form, subject, and ideology, capturing the raw essence of creation. Known for his deep connection to the energy of nature and the spontaneity of artistic expression, Ambadas’s paintings resonate with a timeless and universal truth. In this reflective essay, artist Akhilesh pays tribute to

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Is Chawky Frenn’s Art a Wake-Up Call to the Global Crisis of Justice and Peace?

Art as an indictment of power, politics, and systems of control forms the central thesis of We the (Discarded) People: Welfare or Warfare?, a solo exhibition by Lebanese-American artist Chawky Frenn. Hosted at Bharat Kala Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, the show stands as both a critique and a call to collective introspection on justice, democracy,

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