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Introduction The legacy of the Indian Partition, a momentous event that marked the end of British rule in India, continues to reverberate through the artistic expressions of contemporary creators. As India and Pakistan commemorated their 76th year of independence, artists are using their creative prowess to delve into the intricate layers of the Partition’s impact,

Do Art influence moviemakers? There are a lot of movies about Artists and their life, but fewer in number on paintings or artworks. Artworks are not a matter for filmmakers, and the artist’s life is usually depicted as an anarchist or (ab)normal habits. The Mills and the Cross (2011), directed by Polish-born filmmaker Lech Majewski,

Introduction 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 are made of naturally available

Introduction The interplay between an artist’s creative vision and the sitters’ personal preferences is a dynamic that has long fascinated art enthusiasts and scholars. In the catalogue’s preface to the exhibition “Fashioned by Sargent,” Erica E. Hirshler and James Finch delve into this intriguing dynamic. The exhibition, organized in collaboration between Tate Britain and the