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Smriti Malhotra Since the beginning of time, our ancestors have left sacred images of the female form. From the caves of Lascaux in France to the terracotta images found in the Indus Valley civilisations the art and artefacts which represent humans’ earliest myth making tendencies, indicate a deep reverence for life and, in particular, for […]
Why Gujarat’s Mata Ni Pachedi so sacred? Read More »
Krispin Joseph PX What is the most unique artefact we got from the great Indus Valley Civilization? Many things have been excavated from Harappa and Mohenjo Daro, and most of the artefacts are monuments of our grand civilisation and history. Dancing Girl is a unique artefact from the Indus Valley, though the feminine element of
UNESCO has declared 16 Sites as World Cultural Heritage Sites in India, and Khajuraho is one of them. Khajuraho, once the capital of the Chandella Rajputs, is now a village in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The area witnessed great artistic and cultural activity from the 9th to the 12th century A.D. The Chandella
Nude Sculptures’ Stories From Khajuraho’s Temple Walls Read More »
Iftikar Ahmed Being an artist is a journey filled with creativity, challenges, and personal growth. Jerry Saltz offers valuable insights on how to navigate this path to artistic fulfilment. This essay explores Saltz’s perspective, highlighting key points for aspiring artists. From embracing experimentation and practising regularly to seeking inspiration and embracing failure, we delve into
How to Be an Artist? Find Out What Renowned Art Critic Jerry Saltz Has to Say Read More »
Smriti Malhotra This is the story of a man who was once a long-distance truck driver and is now one of the most influential art critics in the art fraternity. This is the story of Jerry Saltz, who has claimed to be a ‘failed artist’ who only became a professional art critic at the age
Jerry Saltz: The Artist Who Failed but Art Critic that Prevailed. Read More »
Krispin Joseph PX Most entries here (in ‘Art is Life’, a book by Jerry Saltz) are hosannas for established luminaries and tributes to late, great legends. Saltz sings the praises of Kara Walker and Robert Gober; he mourns the losses of Chris Burden and Louise Bourgeois; he celebrates the lives of Dorothea Tanning and Beauford
Famous Art Critic Jerry Saltz’s Ideas of Art You Should Know About Read More »
Niveditha Ajay “It is that sense of looking into another world that’s so fascinating about art in the first place.” Notes British painter, Cecily Brown while talking about the inspiration behind her pieces to The Met. With a unique style obtained through unrestrained experimentation, Brown has cemented herself as one of the finest artists of
The Fluid Narratives of Cecily Brown: Art, Influences and Exhibition Read More »
Niveditha Ajay The city of New York is iconic for its history, legacy, and sheer diversity. When imagining the bustling metropolis with its magnificent skyscrapers and crowded subway, one cannot forget the irreplaceable role street art has had in the making of its exterior. With graffiti, murals and blatant political imagery all meshed together- this
From Throw-Ups to Activism: A Brief History of New York City Street Art Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe Sidharth is a well-known artist who met and invited art critic, writer, and curator Johnny ML to his studio in Sukhdev Vihar, New Delhi, in July 2011. Johny ML was captivated by Sidharth’s stories and desired to tell them in his own voice. Johnny ML opted to frame the ‘speaker’ in the narrative
The Circle of Light: The Conversations Between Artist Sidharth and Johnny ML. Read More »
Pratiksha Shome The Thakurs of Jorasako have been one of the most influential and celebrated families across Bengal. They made their way to social eminence in the eighteenth century first as employees to the European traders in Bengal and then in the early nineteenth century as business entrepreneurs, landholders, religious leaders, administrators, litterateurs, legal practitioners,