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Contemporary Artists Inspired by Cricket The game of cricket has always been a heated affair. It is not just about the skills, but also persistence and resilience. Cricket has now gained notoriety like no other. Hence, it is hard to imagine that the game developed during the 16th century, with shady rules. It developed in […]
A Whitewashed Account of the First Cricket Match in India Read More »
Bakery Prasad Illustrates a Shared Space Between Black History Legends and Dalit Community Icons. In the United States of America, February is celebrated as Black history month. To commemorate the long struggle of the African-American community in the states, the annual remembrance helps in keeping history alive and thriving and celebrating Black art and culture.
Framing The Black History Month With An Ambedkarite Vision. Read More »
SH Raza Paintings and Legacy: His Antim Show If you are curious about Modern Indian art masters, Raza Foundation’s Antima, an exhibition featuring SH Raza’s abstract art; last creation is sure to answer your question. Inaugurated by Prof. G.P. Talwar, the show can be viewed at the Shridharani Art Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi
The Antima Symbolism in Raza’s Art Read More »
A Brief History of Face Painting As Indians when we think of face paintings, several images come to mind, from Kuchipudi dance form to Natyashastra-inspired dramatic facial makeovers. Face paintings are essentially, like any other form of art, a means of self-expression that is common amongst several cultures and traditions. In indigenous cultures, body paints
The Indian Flag Evolution Through Face Paint Read More »
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
Ashok Vajpeyi Conveys Mithu Sen’s Many Forms of Synthesis Read More »
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,
A Museum of One’s Own: Creating, Discoursing and Personalizing: Talk by Johny ML Read More »
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
Ashok Vajpeyi on Nalini Malani and Her Different Directions of Innovation Read More »
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
Ashok Vajpeyi Discusses the Contemporary Address of Arpita Singh Read More »
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
Ashok Vajpeyi Addresses The True Inheritance of Nilima Sheikh Read More »
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
Benefits of Art Therapy Against Non-Communicable Diseases Read More »