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Is Parviz Tanavoli a poet or a Prophet in contemporary Iranian Art? Parviz became a popular and pioneering figure in Iranian Art over the last six decades, and he used […]
Parviz Tanavoli: The Poet and the Beloved King of Iranian Pop Art Read More »
The artworks are rare and invaluable because of many reasons. Some artworks are more priceless and treasured than others because of their historical significance and employing scope with time and
Allegory of Two Ladies: Gender, Race and Colour in One Painting Read More »
George Nakashima, the revered Japanese-American woodworker and furniture designer, left an indelible mark on India’s architecture and furniture design. From his tranquil sojourn at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry,
Ingenious Collaboration: Nakashima and National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad Read More »
The Sleeping Gypsy is an iconic painting by Henri Rousseau about the youthful curiosity of the wandering people in French cities in the dramatic periods of the mid-nineteenth century. For
Only Dreams Knows How to Sleep Like a Gypsy Read More »
Golconde, the iconic dormitory constructed by architects George Nakashima and Antonin Raymond, stands as a brilliant example of India’s architectural evolution, representing the country’s first foray into the realm of
Golconde: A Modernist Marvel in Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Jasleen Dhamija, was a highly esteemed historian and a revered champion of traditional Indian crafts, has left an indelible mark on the preservation and promotion of the country’s
A Historian’s Tale: The Life of Jasleen Dhamija in Indian Textiles and Other Traditions Read More »
In 2004, Haiti was revisited by its ghosts, by the memories and realities of dictatorship and political violence, and, most strikingly, by the French and American troops once again on
A Visual Dialogue with Three Heroes in Haitian Revolution Read More »
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, an often overlooked and forgotten figure, was far more than a mere sum of her achievements. Widely recognised as the driving force behind the revival of India’s diverse
A Craft Catalyst, Life of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Read More »
After the encounter with Andre Breton and his statement about Frida Kahlo as part of surrealism in all forms, Frida responds to it; ‘they thought I was a surrealist, but
The Two Fridas, Two Realities of Dreams Read More »
It’s not surprising that the real-life experience is reflected in the artwork. We use painting or literature to understand the social settings of a time because they might be included
‘Times We Live In’: When Migrant Labours Comes to Painting Read More »