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Deconstructing Architecture and Culture: Exploring the Colonial Moment and Cultural Identity in Architecture

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Architecture, as a discipline, has long been intertwined with cultural identity and societal influences. This article looks into the complex relationship between architecture and culture, tracing its historical foundations and questioning its universality. By excavating through several layers of cultural influences, we aim to understand the significance of cultural identity in architectural discourse and its […]

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Forgotten Textile of Tamil Nadu: A Vanishing Craft of Karuppur Cloth

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Kodali Karuppur Village, nestled by River Kollidam, once thrived with a centuries-old textile industry, renowned for crafting Kodali Karuppur sarees. Today, the textile infrastructure is gone, but the village remains picturesque, sustained by agriculture. Its ancient temples and the flowing river still attract visitors, preserving the essence of its rich heritage. The tale of the

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Botswana-Based Artist Thebe Phetogo Paints with Shoe Polish to Subvert the History of Blackface

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In the realm of contemporary art, few artists dare to venture into the territory of uncomfortable truths and unsettling histories. However, Botswana-based artist Thebe Phetogo fearlessly dives into this water, utilizing unconventional materials and figurative abstractions to challenge preconceived notions of blackness and representation. Through his thought-provoking paintings, Phetogo delves into the complexities of identity,

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Why is No Dalit Artist on India’s Most Expensive Artists list?

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The Indian caste apparatus flourished inside the womb of various religions of the Indian subcontinent. Caste practices grow across many religions, like the Sayed-Ajlaf division in Islam; and Jats, Khatris, and Aroras in Sikhism. What is primary to note is that Caste, across all faiths, is a socio-economic practice that creates innate social divisions based

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Preserving the Past and Weaving A New Future: The Tale Guledgudda Khana Weave from Karnataka

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There is a video doing the rounds on Instagram wherein a lady dressed in a beautiful saree made out of Khun, Khann or Khanna cloth does a walkthrough of the cloth weavers district in Bagalkote district in Karnataka. This is a lesser known weaving tradition from Karnataka that needs to be promoted and spoken about

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Your Ultimate Guide to Bengal School of Art: Origin, Influence, Significance and Uniqueness

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The Bengal School of Art, also known as the Bengal School of Bengal Renaissance, was an influential art movement that emerged in the early 20th century in Bengal, a region in eastern India that includes present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh. This artistic movement played a significant role in revitalising Indian art and promoting a nationalistic

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The Legacy of Barbie: Its been 64 Years, How Is She Still Relevant?

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Named after the creator Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara Millicent “Barbie” Roberts was officially launched on 9th March 1959. The doll was originally based on somewhat of a sex toy- a German adult call girl doll named Bild Lilli. Handler created Barbie with the intention of making a fully-grown doll for kids after noticing her daughters

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Exploring the Artistic Brilliance of Lovis Corinth: Paintings, Drawings, and More

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Lovis Corinth, a prolific German artist, remains an enduring figure in art, renowned for his diverse and captivating creations. Corinth’s artistic repertoire knows no bounds, from paintings to etchings, drawings to self-portraits. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of Lovis Corinth’s art, exploring his captivating paintings, intricate drawings, and masterful etchings that

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Is Attacking Art for Climate Action ‘Vandalism’? Experts Explain

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A controversial trend in Europe has drawn attention as activists shift their climate change tactics from traditional approaches like petition campaigns to more unorthodox methods, including attacking works of art in museums and galleries. While some view these actions as a legitimate form of protest to draw attention to climate issues, others criticise them as

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