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Abhishek Dixit Women wearing animal heads were the attraction in a performance called “Cotton Stainers” at Khoj Studios. The performance was strong and asked numerous questions about women empowerment and the difficulties they face every day in Indian society. The performance consisted of four different women taking on different concepts but with a common theme […]
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Abhishek Dixit A show has opened in New Delhi amid the India Art Fair, which critically examines the value of a personal relationship with space and allows you to reflect on the philosophy associated with it. The complexity of understanding the spaces in terms of lines, shapes, and structures in a three-dimensional area has been
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Abhishek Dixit Over the years, many well-established galleries have participated in the India Art Fair and showcased their works, and it is no wonder why it is the talk of the town. As artists from all over India and other parts of the world have gathered to make this festival one of its kind. This
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Abhishek Kumar G Ravinder Reddy is an Indian sculptor and installation artist known for his large-scale figurative sculptures. His works are characterized by a unique combination of traditional Indian craftsmanship, modern techniques, and vivid use of colour. He often incorporates elements of traditional Indian costume, jewellery, and ornamentation into his sculptures, creating works that are
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Deepshikha Kashmir – the paradise on Earth is famous for its picturesque valleys and warm people. Significantly famous are the talented artisans of local crafts that developed over centuries and are practiced in clusters across the region. Few of the most commonly practiced arts and crafts will be discussed in this article. Crewel embroidery Crewel
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Abhishek Dixit Through his work, Bikash uses metaphorical methods to define realities in the subtlest of ways. His whole imagination is taken into account by evaluating one of the most symbolic works. Known as one of India’s best-known surreal artists, Bikash Bhattacharjee’s works meticulously highlighted the daily lives of Bengali residents. He exhibited a great
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Rajesh Kumar As a society, are we heading towards a tangled reality? Are we forgetting the plain and the simple that make up our life? To deconstruct the complexities that plague the human existence, Jitha Karthikeyan has curated a group show titled ‘Measures of Lucidity’ that includes paintings, drawings and video installations of some of
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Abhishek Kumar There have been many artworks throughout history that have challenged the traditional norms of the art world and changed the way we think about art. Marcel Duchamp’s “Fountain”, Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian”, “Shredded Girl” by Banksy and Joseph Kosuth’s “One and Three Chairs” are some of the examples which changed the dynamics of the
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Aliya Usmani “A Humument”: What is it? Tom Philips started working on something called the “A Humument” in the year of 1966 which is till date considered one of the most popularly known works of blackout poetry. The story goes that Tom Philips and R. B. Kitaj walked into a furniture shop and said “the
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Indian miniatures are small-scaled, highly detailed paintings. They trace back to at least 9th century CE, and are a living tradition with many contemporary artists still pursuing the art form. The miniatures are typically created in opaque watercolour and gold and silver leaf on paper and card, though some were also painted on ivory, wood
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