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India’s Museums Forge Trust, Collaboration, and Preservation on the Global Stage

In a dazzling display of cultural exchange, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) recently showcased an eclectic mix of American Pop Art, featuring iconic works by the likes of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Simultaneously, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) hosted a ten-month exhibit uniting divine sculptures from the ancient Mediterranean with […]

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Grotesque Iconography of Hieronymus Bosch

The name Hieronymus Bosch is associated with dreamy paintings that capture a terrifying Boschian imagery. Bosch was a religious painter from northern Europe who was incredibly inventive and morally complex. Bosch’s grotesque imagery has come to define the grotesque genre, despite the fact that only about 25 of the original pieces remain. Some historians contend

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Chandrakant Sompura’s 32-Year Quest – Does Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Emerge as His Magnum Opus?

As India eagerly anticipates the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the architectural brilliance behind this monumental project takes centre stage. Renowned architect Chandrakant Sompura and his team are in the limelight, their dedication and expertise marking a significant chapter in the nation’s history. Genesis of the Vision: 32 Years in

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Exploring the Unseen Canvas: Yogendra Tripathi’s Artistry Unveiled through Akhilesh Varma’s Insightful Perspective

Yogendra Tripathi (b. 1965) is an Indian artist  who has received his Master’s degree in painting from the Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya, Khairagarh, in Chattisgarh. He has held ten one-person shows and more than sixty group shows across India and abroad. Akhilesh Varma, a seasoned and esteemed artist in his own right, offers his

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Innovate or Imitate? The Enchanting Interplay of Human Artistry and AI Wizardry Redefining Design Education

In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, the symbiotic relationship between humans and technology has ushered in a paradigm shift in design processes. Beyond merely providing tools and software for user learning, the digital realm has birthed a novel dynamic where the software itself learns from user behaviour, autonomously generating design plans. The concept

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Capturing The Tenderness of Femininity: A Kitagawa Utamaro Biography

Whether it is anime or manga, when it comes to art forms, Japan has produced only excellence. Even the ukiyo-e (translating to ‘floating world’) woodblock prints and paintings have enthralled art enthusiasts over the years. The practice flourished during the late 1600s and continued till the 19th century. An artist who is frequently credited with

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10 Famous Artists Who Worked for Gita Press and Leela Chitra Mandir

Even during the early days of their establishment, The founders of Gita Press aimed big. Famous names such as Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan and Premchand have all, at one point, written for Kalyan. Hanuman Prasad Poddar the founding editor-in-chief of Kalyan was a huge contributor to the massive success of the magazine. To

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Decolonizing African Art History: Unmasking Western Biases and Rediscovering Cultural Authenticity

African art history presents a unique challenge due to its multidimensional nature, influenced by cultural, historical, and political biases embedded in Western art history. The dominance of Western approaches has hindered the understanding and interpretation of African art, necessitating a reexamination of methodologies. This article explores the importance of incorporating both indigenous and Western perspectives.African

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