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“Stone Hasn’t Left me”, Says the Curator of Yuva Sambhava Robin David

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When it comes to artistic expression, mediums, techniques, and perceptions frequently change over time. Nonetheless, despite all of this change, there is still a persistent dedication to customs and respect for ancestry that informs and influences the field of art. The recent show presented by renowned sculptor Robin David under the Raza Foundation’s auspices resonates […]

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Bhadralok: Architectural Legacy and Cultural Identity in Kolkata and Beyond

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We have earlier learned about the Bhadralok of Kolkata and how the term and the people came into being around the 19th century. Bhadralok of course was defined by their Bhadrata (good manners). The Bhadralok did not just inhabit urban spaces, but in rural areas, a defining trait of the Bhadralok is their aversion to

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From Aristocracy to Artefact: Introduction to Kolkata’s Bhadralok Culture

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The bhadraloks built their reputation for having a certain evolved sense of the world -Hindol Sengupta/ fortuneindia.com Bhadralok Culture The existence of aristocratic strata within Kolkata’s cultural milieu highlights a legacy characterised by influence and refinement or so it seems. The Bhadralok culture may have sprung up in the 19th century and established a great

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Partition Settlements: A Look At The Refugee Landscape Post Partition

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Following the independence in 1947, India and Pakistan were divided, resulting in one of the biggest and bloodiest migrations of people in history. It was marked by unheard-of levels of suffering for individuals. Millions of people had to evacuate their homes for safety and a sense of belonging across freshly formed borders. Many people became

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A Couple Who Makes Us Believe In Love – Bharti Kher and Subodh Gupta

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Saptarshi Ghosh We do compete healthily or unhealthily, sometimes Bharti Kher Valentine’s Day is a day of love. Whether it is positive affirmations, flowers, or chocolates, partners all around the world show appreciation to their significant others on this day. The day makes us aware of the transformative power of love. Today, at AbirPothi, we

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Sensual Splendor: Exploring the Allure and Aesthetics of Mughal Erotic Art

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We know the presence of ancient Indian Sanskrit text, the Kama Sutra and other classics on sex and eroticism in Indian art and thought. There are a lot of instances of that in Indian art and culture. Hindu-Buddhist art and culture display the legacy of Kama Sutra and Tantricism in the Indian civilisation. The Mughals,

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India’s Museums Forge Trust, Collaboration, and Preservation on the Global Stage

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In a dazzling display of cultural exchange, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) recently showcased an eclectic mix of American Pop Art, featuring iconic works by the likes of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Simultaneously, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) hosted a ten-month exhibit uniting divine sculptures from the ancient Mediterranean with

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