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Krispin Joseph PX Crimes related to Art and culture are currently ranked as the third largest criminal enterprise globally. In comparison with terrorism, drugs and violent crimes, art and cultural crimes are not considered “crimes” against people and their life. What is Art crime? Art crime is an umbrella term; many things are in that […]
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Vaishnavi Srivastava Abir Pothi is curating 11 structures across the globe, from the Arab world to the far east and to Europe, which carry a strong stamp of Islamic architecture and ethos. They stand out in their form and architectural grandeur. 1. Palace of Justice, Spain The architectural layout of the law court of Mecanoo,
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Pratiksha Shome “I don’t know who paints the picture of life into our embedded memories, but whoever it is, only paints. For he is ready with a brush to reprint every incident that happens in life, of course opting for what to keep and what not to.” This is how Tagore started his Autobiography “Jiban
11 Fascinating Facts About Rabindranath Tagore That Made Him Nonpareil Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir It is common knowledge for all Indians that our beloved National Anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was composed by the great Rabindranath Tagore (7th May 1861- 7th August 1941). However, not many know the origin and history of our National Anthem. A five-stanza Brahmo hymn in the Bengali language, Bhārat Bhāgya Vidhātā (Bengali: ভারতভাগ্যবিধাতা,
Rabindranath Tagore’s Translated Version of the National Anthem in English Read More »
Auction houses are the hangout hub for art enthusiasts and curators. Ranging from antiques to significant paintings, auction houses are the best option to collect and articulate art. Here are 11 auction places in India that art enthusiasts should know and check out: 1. Osian’s: Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, it is India’s 1st Auction House
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Vaishnavi Srivastava The 2023 Met Gala is as usual trending today and for the next couple of days (if not weeks) and that’s no shocker to us. This year’s theme was “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, and various A-list celebrities displayed their own interpretation of the theme (I mean did y’all see miss Doja
Smriti Malhotra Raja Ravi Varma, was born on 29 April 1848 to an aristocratic family in Kilimanoor, Kerala and was a self-taught artist who was commissioned often to make portraits of Indian Royalty. He is known for his work portraits and depiction of Indian women and depiction of particularly poignant scenes from Indian mythology. He
11 Masterpieces of Raja Ravi Varma: Traversing through the Iconic Creations Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Think pink, think Barbie, think Barbiecore! Barbie was a style icon in the 50s, the fashion dolls were released in 1959 by the American Toy Company Mattel which took the world by storm. 92% of American girls within the age range of 3 to 12 years had a Barbie. They were
11 Things you need to Know about Barbiecore: The Electric, Hot Pink Aesthetic Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava If you have scrolled through Tumblr, TikTok or Instagram in the past couple of years, chances are the phrase “Dark Academia” is not foreign to you. However, if you’re someone who stays away from the apps and the ever-emerging trends of the present generation, don’t worry bestie, we’ve got you! (bestie: {adj}, internet
Vaishnavi Srivastava National Poetry Month just got a whole lot more colourful! Did you know that some of your favourite poets also had a hidden talent for illustration? These poets weren’t just masters of the written word, but also of the visual arts. Join us as we explore the works of 11 famous poets who
Poetic Pen And Artistic Brush: Discovering The Artistic Side Of 11 Famous Poets Read More »