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Introduction Not just a political first, but a moment in cultural and artistic history delivering hope beyond borders for artists globally — her election to Vice President of the US was processed for days. Harris made history as the first woman, the first Black woman and the first South Asian American woman to serve as […]
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Artists Drawing Draupadi We’ve all read the Mahabharata, or atleast seen a pop culture rendition of one. While the epic has numerous heart-wrenching and valorant moments, none is as tear-jerking as the injustice against Draupadi. Despite this, she remains strong and resilient. And artists have been taking note of it. Often depicted as a symbol
Introduction The mythology of Indian gods and their vahanas is a rich tapestry woven through with symbolism and spiritual depth. Just as divine mounts, these vehicles also signify the cosmic role that the deities play, who they are, and their abilities which reflect in their personalities. The idea of gods riding vahanas takes root in
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The Most Celebrated Book Covers Book covers are the visual gateways to literary worlds, setting the tone for the stories within. From the iconic simplicity of The Great Gatsby with its green light and bold typography to the surreal imagery of 1984, book covers are masterpieces that are the cultural zeitgeist of their times. Let’s
Introduction Ravana, a central figure in the Indian epic Ramayana, is traditionally known as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, leading to a war with Lord Rama. However, across the subcontinent, his character has been depicted in numerous ways, reflecting different cultural, religious, and regional perspectives. This essay explores 11 unique depictions
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Navratri history and significance Navratri is Sanskrit for “nine nights,” a Hindu festival that honours the victory of good over evil and the divine female force, or Shakti, which is personified in the goddess Durga. All over the country of India it is celebrated on a massive scale, Hindus across the world too do observe
As Navratras are around the corner, a time of celebration and spiritual reverence, the image of Goddess Durga riding her lion begins to take centre stage in homes and temples across India. A symbol of divinity and victory, this inspirational motif is as iconic in the sacred arts and culture of the region. However, the
Nicolas Mahler is an Austrian cartoonist, known for his visually arresting and ultra-stylistic comics. Frequently a lot of his work is sparse line and dry humour with everyday life, relationships and the silliness of it all. Mahler isn’t typical by European comic standards in the sense that his storytelling often follows non-traditional paths and includes
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Icons of Mahatma Gandhi The titan in the fight for independence was none other than the towering figure of Mahatma Gandhi who is too often remembered for his deeply-rooted principles of non-violence (ahimsa) and truth (satya). His sayings and his philosophy became entwined with a catalog of images representing nonviolent protest and self-sufficiency. From the
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Artists have captured Mahatma Gandhi, the symbol of non-violence and an embodiment of India’s independence struggle in their creations. He is the subject of artists from different ages and genres who have embodied his image in visual forms that depict the essence of his person and being in addition to what he stands for. Taken