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Vasudeo S. Gaitonde was a forerunner among Indian modernist painters, noted for his affiliation with non-objective art and his meditative, atmospheric abstractions. His work does not conform to the common understanding of both colour and form and provides a deep sensory experience. As a contemporary artist, Akhilesh observes that Gaitonde’s use of colour was radical. […]
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Introduction Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect,
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In its otherworldly beauty, the Taj Mahal has always been more than a marble monument to me; it is a story in the act of being told, a tale immortalised in white marble. Revisiting this architectural wonder yesterday was like seeing it for the first time; its magnificence still took my breath away. What never
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In March 2024, the Science Museum in London opened “Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery,” a permanent exhibition about the global shift to renewable energy. Sponsored by Adani Green Energy, the gallery showcases developments in sustainable technologies and emphasises the company’s commitment to green initiatives. But a recent development has tarnished this link. On
Introduction Instagram has developed into a vital resource for art aficionados, curators, and artists to find and share works of art. But the algorithm frequently takes a wrong turn, filling your stream with irrelevant stuff. You must intentionally reset the algorithm if you want to refocus your feed on art-related material. But if you’re hoping
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Introduction Jaguar, the very definition of British luxury and engineering prowess, has just transitioned to all-electric (and incidentally an audacious move into the future) by adopting an entirely new logo. It’s not just a rebranding—it’s a culture that is changing for real in terms of how people view technology, sustainability and identity. The new Jaguar
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Introduction Art collectors, like people in any other sector, hold a range of political opinions that shape their tastes and purchasing habits. Thus, it would be an over-simplification to squeeze all art collectors into a box explaining their preferences related to the Democratic and Republican party. And yet it is still possible to see trends
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Introduction Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight champion who enjoyed striking both in and out of the ring. While his fierce persona and tumultuous life have been widely documented, his relationship with art—whether as a collector, collaborator, or subject—presents a fascinating and relatively unexplored narrative. Tyson’s Tattoos: An Artistic Canvas Tyson’s own body is a
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Exploring the Creative World of Shadow Art Shadow art is an often overlooked form of artistic expression, where light and shadow play a pivotal role in shaping your artwork. Whether it’s through a drawing, painting, or sculpture, light and shadow art is a new perspective on creativity, using everyday light sources and objects to craft
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– Anoushka Kumar I have never been much of a reader of comics. My experience of that world was limited to its Indian varieties – Tinkle, Amar Chitra Katha and the like, my sole accompaniments on long train journeys over the holidays to Lucknow and Agra, the native places of both of my parents. My