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Decoding Indonesia’s Capital Shift: The Transition from Jakarta to Nusantara

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Smriti Mahotra Nusantara, Indonesia’s groundbreaking new capital, epitomises President Jokowi’s ambitious vision for a future characterised by sustainability, inclusivity, and economic vitality. Positioned strategically and designed to be environmentally conscious, Nusantara is poised to become a global exemplar of intelligent and eco-friendly urban development. With its focus on creating a livable environment, robust infrastructure, and […]

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Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates Sand Art to Celebrate Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha| Watch

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Aditya Sisodia The Jagannath Rath Yatra, a famous and auspicious chariot festival, is currently being celebrated in Odisha, India, with great enthusiasm and splendor. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a mesmerising sand art at Puri beach, depicting the grand chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The festival holds immense

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Paris to New York: How did the Art Capital Shifted?

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Smriti Malhotra  For several decades, New York has maintained its status as the capital of the art world. According to Robert Manley, the deputy chairman of Phillips, New York continues to bring high-quality artworks to the market, a tradition that has contributed to its sustained success. Recent research supports this notion, revealing that while the

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What does the Gupta Period Terracotta Torso of Shiva Sells at Auction tells about Indian Heritage?

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Aditya Sisodia  In the realm of Indian art, the limelight often falls on modern and contemporary works, leaving the country’s rich historical arts in the shadows. The cultural heritage of India, spanning centuries, has faced its share of looting and plunder by invaders, colonial powers, and opportunistic individuals seeking profit. It is disheartening to witness

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Gaming & Animation is a great choice for those with a passion for Gaming and Animation

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Aditya Sisodia According to Nikhil Halli founder director of Arena Animation F C Road, Campus in PuneThe Animation, VFX & Gaming industry in India is poised for exponential growth, with a current worth of approximately $2.8 billion. India, as the most populous country in the world with 1.429 billion people, possesses a unique advantage with

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Spatial Interaction of Street Art and Graffiti

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Kritika Verma 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. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in

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Mapped! Exhibition Unearths Geopolitical Strategies and Surveyor Triumphs in Colonial India

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Aditya Sisodia The exhibition titled “Mapped!” held at the Asiatic Society of Mumbai shed light on the historical methods of mapping, particularly the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India (GTS) conducted during the British colonial period. The exhibition, organised in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bombay, curated by heritage management firm PastPerfect, and supported by

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Is teamLab’s Hanging Flower Garden Exhibit an Immersive Experience Or A Simple Money Grab?

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Niveditha Ajay A room made infinite by mirrors across every surface including the floor, with bunches of flowers hanging from the ceiling. As you walk closer to the bundles of luscious green leaves, yellow, pink, and purple flowers, sensors cause them to lift- forming a semicircle where the viewer stands. This is teamLab’s Hanging Flower

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