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Smriti Malhotra Did you know that there was a specific day earmarked to celebrate the arts? Did you know that this day coincides with the birthday of an Important Historical figure? Let’s learn about World Art Day and about the unfinished works of Leonardo Da Vinci to remember him on his birthday. World Art Day […]
Saptarshi Ghosh The Subversive Humour in Honoré Daumier’s Caricatures Honoré Daumier was a prominent 19th century French artist and printmaker, who was known for his political caricatures. With his sharp wit and acerbic humour, Daumier mounted scathing attacks on the corrupt ruling establishment and made incisive commentaries on contemporary socio-political issues through his satirical lithographs.
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Saptarshi Ghosh Dalit History Month, which is observed every year in the month of April, is meant to recognise and celebrate the struggles and achievements of Dalit communities across the world. It was first observed in 2015 by a group of young Dalit women, including Sanghapali Aruna and Thenmozhi Soundararajan. However, the idea of a
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Smriti Malhotra Imagine walking towards the sun in a large hall in a renowned art gallery in London, how would that make you feel? You may have walked into a gallery to see art in its conventional form, however, you’re greeted with a sunset. The orange and yellow light emitted from the gigantic circular installation
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Smriti Malhotra In the field of medicine, there is a branch that combines both fine arts and medical skills to craft body parts that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally realistic. This innovative and intricate medical art form is called Anaplastology. It has been carving a niche for itself in the field of medicine, with
Artistic Healing: Anaplastology’s Fusion of Science and Art Read More »
Saptarshi Ghosh Conversations on issues of race, racial justice and systemic racism have rightfully increased in the past few years owing to the Black Lives Matter movement. Racism is not just a matter of individual prejudice and bigotry; deeply entrenched in systems of governance, policing, wealth distribution and every aspect of lived experience, it persistently
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Niveditha Ajay Neo-Surrealism is often defined as the rejuvenation of the Surrealist movement, rising during the late 20th century. The complete transformation of society caused by the growth of digital technology is regarded by many as the cause and like many waves in the history of art, it is too vast and fragmented to be
Neo Surrealism: What Remains of the Surrealists and More. Read More »
Saptarshi Ghosh The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had repercussions around the globe. From economic upheavals and battle lines being drawn between major international powers to a refugee crisis impacting thousands, the Russia-Ukraine conflict demonstrates why war in today’s age is a bad idea. However, cutting through the chatter of international responses, one cannot imagine
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Saptarshi Ghosh The year was 1943. The Indian freedom struggle had intensified following Mahatma Gandhi’s launch of the Quit India Movement the previous year. It is at this crucial moment that the state of Bengal was hit by one of the worst famines in the history of modern India. Around three million people lost their
Saptarshi Ghosh Honoré Daumier was a prominent 19th century French artist and printmaker, who was known for his political caricatures. With his sharp wit and acerbic humour, Daumier mounted scathing attacks on the corrupt ruling establishment and made incisive commentaries on contemporary socio-political issues through his satirical lithographs. In this article, we will take a
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