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Artistic Expression and Community Unity: Celebrating Artists at CowParade Boston

 When the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sought a space to host 60 artists for this summer’s CowParade fundraiser, experiential agency VDA stepped up to the challenge. The CowParade event features 75 life-size cow sculptures, designed by local artists, which are being displayed at landmarks throughout the Boston area from June 24 to Sept. 4. This unique […]

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Clay Creations of Chhattisgarh: Community Art of The Rajwars

In the Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh, the Rajwars, a farming community, dabble in a unique and traditional art form known as Painted Clay Relief. This art form is primarily practised by the women of the community and holds great significance in their culture. The Rajwars are primarily Hindu and follow the rituals and customs associated

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An Illustrated Story about Moustache and Masculinity in Bharti Kher Painting

Why men will always be men? How could men manage the ‘Menness’ in their bodies as a symbol? A six-pack muscle symbolised Men as masculine image. But masculinity has never been satisfied with the ‘Six-pack’ body that anyone can make with a proper workout. A moustache is solid to express ‘Menness’ in social settings. Is

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The Sexy Fruit: Kiss-from-heaven Strawberries Inspire Art

Strawberries, often seen as a gift from the gods and a symbol of creativity, have captured the imagination of artists and musicians throughout history. The iconic song “Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles immortalised the enchantment surrounding these summery fruits. Originating from John Lennon’s nostalgic memories of Strawberry Field, a Salvation Army charity children’s home

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AI’s Impact on Art History: Are Narratives Being Skewed?

This article delves into the potential biases and limitations of AI-generated images in shaping art history, highlighting concerns about skewed representation and the need for diverse perspectives in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications have revolutionised various fields, including art creation and research. However, the use of AI in generating images

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The Artistic Vision of D.P. Roy Chowdhury and Ramkinker: Exploring Differences and Implications

The artistic works of D.P. Roy Chowdhury and Ramkinker Baij have captivated the art world, each with their unique perspectives on the labouring class and the complexities of modernity. Partha Mitter’s observations comparing the two artists raise thought-provoking questions about their differences and the implications of their artistic visions. This article delves into their works,

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Moroccan-Belgian Photographer & WhatsApp Unite to Capture Cross-Cultural Creativity

Moroccan-Belgian photographer Mous Lamrabat has collaborated with WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging application, to capture the essence of diasporic connectivity and cross-cultural creativity. With over 2 billion users in more than 180 countries, WhatsApp is renowned for its ability to connect people globally, and this collaboration sought to explore the transformative power of the

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Redefining the Meaning of ‘Ornamentation’ in Architecture through the Indian Context

“In a highly productive nation, the ornament is no longer a natural product of its culture, and therefore represents backwardness or even a degenerative tendency.” (Loos, 1970). These are the words of Adolf Loos, a modernist architect from Vienna. He wrote this piece called ‘The Ornament and Crime’ in 1910 when the Art Nouveau moment

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Art for Social Media: How Has the Algorithm Altered Art?

#vangogh on Instagram pulls up around 3.9 million images and video results-that include everything from the popular immersive exhibition doing its rounds to even accessories, recreations and themed make-up looks. Van Gogh’s art with vivid blues and yellows was suddenly everywhere- in physical and online markets- because of high click-throughs and resharing, all managed entirely

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Street Art as a Political Tool in Indian Context

This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself.  Kritika Verma This chapter focuses on one issue in the wide-ranging, contemporary debates on the relationship between art and politics: philosophy’s role in these debates and its contribution. In the background,

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