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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 […]

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

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

Abhivyakti Shandilya The art of Blue Pottery is a true marvel, born from a marriage of tradition and innovation. Its enchanting name stems from the mesmerising hue of cobalt blue dye that graces its surface, capturing the eye and stirring the soul. This art form is unlike any other, for it eschews the use of

Iftikar Ahmed Historian William Dalrymple gave a talk at DAG  in New Delhi about the previously ignored and often dismissively called “company paintings” by late Mughal artists. These paintings were created for the East India Company’s pleasure and profit, and many of them have never been studied critically.  He Highlighted the colonial attitude towards Mughal

Tsuktiben Jamir Born in Algeria in 1948, Annie Cohen-Solal is a notable French scholar, historian, intellect, and biographer. She has said so herself that she has been tracing the connections between art, literature, and society through her works. Published on 21st March 2023, her biographical book ‘Picasso the Foreigner: An Artist in France, 1900-1973’ leads

Tsuktiben Jamir We all remember the big scam that made headlines when 31-year-old Anna Delvey, whose actual name is Anna Sorokin, was found guilty in April 2019 on eight counts, including theft of services, first-degree attempted grand larceny, and second-degree grand larceny. But what did she actually do? Well, if you don’t quite remember, here

Smriti Malhotra The much talked about Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opened its doors for the first time in a 2-day gala launch on 1st and 2nd April 23 in Mumbai. The 2-day opening event saw the presence of many celebrities and artists, who descended upon the green carpet.  The opening night began with the

Everybody knows that Vincent van Gogh loved the colour yellow. But why? Well, the story begins 19,000 years ago… Yellow is one of the oldest colours in art. For most of history it came from yellow ochre, a naturally occurring and readily available clay-like substance. These cave paintings from 17,000 B.C. in Lascaux, France, include