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A Brief Journey of Sigils Since childhood, I have been fascinated with witches and everything they represent. It didn’t matter whether it was Baum’s green ‘Wicked Witch of the West,’ Narnia’s youthful ‘Jadis – The White Witch,’ or Shakespeare’s ‘The Three Witches,’ these witches symbolised the feminine urge to destroy and recreate. More than them, […]
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Introduction Ratan Tata, the most well-known industrialist and chairman emeritus of Tata Sons passed away on October 9th 2024, at the age of 86. He was being treated for a prolonged illness at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. His contributions to Indian art, architecture & design will have an everlasting influence in the country. Not
What Does the Demise of Ratan Tata Mean to the Creative World? Read More »
Why Should You Invest in NFTs With art theft, copyright issues, and vandalism at their peak, it is sufficient to say that art spaces have become (just a little) complicated. Then comes Web3, which has decentralised technologies, ensuring that the power rests with the users regarding their data, privacy, and experience. A big part of
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Social Media has Eliminated The Middlemen In recent years, social media has transformed the landscape of many industries, and the art world is no exception. When one begins their journey as an artist, they aspire to be showcased in prominent global galleries. This was their chance to connect with potential buyers. But the times have
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Introduction In the heart of India which has a rich cultural tradition, there exists an ancient craft—a living art more than ten thousand years old—the craft of idol-making—where legends pass through the whispering old banyan and peepul trees and the air is heavy with immortal bhakti- devotion. This elegant and mesmerising skill has been nourishing
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Srikanta Paul, whose work plays a phenomenal blend of surrealism, symbolism, and tactile opulence, is currently being showcased at Emami Art Gallery through the exhibition 𝗘𝗸𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗻: Situating the Present. The large-scale woodblock panel (Letterpress Ink on Woodblock Panel of 77.3 x 48.2 in., 2022) invites viewers into a layered investigation into freedom, entrapment and the
What Do Srikanta Paul’s Grotesque Figures and Distorted Time Tell Us About Confinement? Read More »
Artists who Captured Durga Puja of Bengal Worshipped through Durga Puja, one of the grandest festivals in India, which commemorates the victory of Good over Evil as goddess Durga defeats Mahishasura demon. There is more to this festive season than just worship; it provides a platform for artistic blooms: sketches, drawings, paints and artwork bringing
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How Kanu Gandhi Captured Gandhi: An Intimate Perspective through the Lens And the man who was and still is synonymous with non-violence and truth came to be alive in images captured by Kanu Gandhi — Grand Nephew of Mahatma Gandhi. His photos take us through a personal view of the everyday at Mahatma Gandhi as
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Gandhi as a Fashion Designer: A Vision of Simplicity and Identity Most of us think of Mahatma Gandhi and we are reminded how he helped India gain Independence and his teachings on Ahimsa (Non-Violence) but little do we realise he also did wonders to the fashion hemisphere. Gandhi was also ahead of his time in
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Introduction A few days back, I went to Bikaner House. I keep visiting that place every now and then and it is the same as it ever was, with previews for a few of the exhibitions. There were a lot of awesome artworks at the exhibit and I drew to focus on three paintings that