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The Hidden Metaphors in the 17th Century Krishna Leela Painting from Nepal

Kritika Verma This was my first official internship in a different country, Nepal, at the Patan Museum, Lalitpur, Nepal. The Patan Museum was inaugurated in 1997 by his Late Majesty Bir Bikram Shah. The museum quadrangle, known as Keshav Chowk, takes its name from the temple in the centre of the central courtyard and is […]

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The Misunderstood Aspects of Tantra: What Tantra Actually is?

Pratiksha Shome Tantra is an esoteric yoga system that emerged in both Hinduism and Buddhism on the Indian subcontinent beginning in the middle of the first millennium CE. The term tantra also refers to any structured, broadly applicable “text, theory, system, method, instrument, technique or practice” in Indian traditions. These practises are known as Mantramrga

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Rolling Stones’ Logo out of Kali’s Tongue: The Journey of Tantrism  to East and West

Pratiksha Shome   Tantra has questioned religious, cultural, and political norms all throughout the world since its origin to the present. Tantra, a philosophy that first appeared in India about the sixth century, has been connected to numerous revolutionary movements, from its early transformation of Buddhism and Hinduism to the Indian independence movement and the

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Object Life in the Past: Things That Change Our Perspective

Krispin Joseph PX Addressing the question of the past stories and events around things is an exciting and essential subject in the art world. This question belongs to the stories and lives of our past generations. Some objects are available here, and we need to understand their social life and history.  The biography of a

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Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in India

Kritika Verma I knew little about street art or traditional Graffiti when I began working on this thesis. I needed to immerse myself in the street art scene to understand it from an insider’s perspective. This method helped me better understand the relationships between individuals, art, and public spaces. I began communicating with street artists

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Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces

Kritika Verma I will begin by introducing the topic of graffiti and street art (henceforth graf/street art). Secondly, I will explain the emergence of Street art/ Graffiti in public spaces in India, explaining the importance of and justification for studying graffiti/street artists and their impacts on urban and rural landscapes. I will define the working

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Are Video Games A Means Of Artistic Expression?

Smriti Malhotra   Video games have emerged as a rich medium of artistic expression, allowing its developers to convey complex situations, explore profound narratives and themes and create immersive experiences for its players. There is a great interplay of visual arts, musical experiences, storytelling, mythological setups, and interactivity within the player and games. The history

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Aesthetics of Curation: The Art of Display and Argument

Krispin Joseph PX What is Curation? Is there any definition for Curation? Every event is curated by someone who is an artist or an expert, called a curator. Curation considers an art practice, curating things, spaces, narratives, works of art, experience, music, performances and anything under a thematic idea with an aesthetical- political- historical perspective.

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Does AI Generate Images based Only on the Existing Images?

Michael E Katz AI is a complex technology that is not fully understood by the general public, who see it as a sensational opportunity for the creation of visual art. I began using the Quantel Paintbox digital workstation 1981 as a graphic designer/director at the NBC television network. As an artist, I had been trained

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Persistence and Creativity in the Face of Adversity: The Role of Women Artists of Mughal Court

Prachi Sahasrabudhe  The Mughal Empire’s imperial court, which was renowned for its rich cultural past, played a crucial role in the advancement of women artists. Despite societal norms that usually restricted women’s roles,  Mughal women painters were strong figures who made significant contributions to art and culture. This article discusses the successes, issues, and long-term

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