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June 21, On This Day; 1928; J Swaminathan was born Credited with the discovery of legendary Gond tribal artist from Madhya Pradesh, Jangarh Singh Shyam, Jagdish Swaminathan — commonly known as J Swaminathan — was a renowned Indian artist, painter, poet and writer in his own right, and also a member of the Communist Party […]
Journalist; Political Activist; Painter — J Swaminathan Read More »
Kotpad, a small village nestled in the picturesque state of Odisha, holds a weaving tradition that is both captivating and vanishing with the passage of time. The artistry of Kotpad weaving, passed down through generations, embodies a softer, more artistic lens of the world. Weaver’s Homes at Kotpad Within the weavers’ abodes, a long corridor
The Red Thread: Tale of of Kotpad Weaving in Odisha Read More »
Vandana Shukla Humour has been an essential element of art since the earliest times. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, artists have used humour to engage, entertain, and enlighten their audiences. Once we take a closer glimpse into Indian art, we find out that it also hosts a rich history of humour that is
Tickling the Funny Bone: Exploring Humour in Indian Art Read More »
Ariane, a Spatial Designer trained at the Kent Institute of Art and Design, began her design journey much earlier—as a young intern at an interior design studio in Ahmedabad. Her passion for the field was sparked at the age of 13, when the renovation of her family home by the same studio opened her eyes
This and That: Handcrafted Vision by Ariane Thakore Ginwala Read More »
A Brief History of Face Painting As Indians when we think of face paintings, several images come to mind, from Kuchipudi dance form to Natyashastra-inspired dramatic facial makeovers. Face paintings are essentially, like any other form of art, a means of self-expression that is common amongst several cultures and traditions. In indigenous cultures, body paints
The Indian Flag Evolution Through Face Paint Read More »
The Architect of Indian Constitution With India approaching its 76th Republic Day, it is as if only a short while ago that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar wrote the Indian constitution to restructure the social system. As Dr. B.R. Ambedkar tried to shape society for welfare, his contributions remain worth revisiting to this date. The image of
Revisiting Ambedkar Consciousness at India Art Fair Read More »
How Did Charles Correa Architecture Help With Urban Planning India? After the 1947 Independence, a united India was riddled with the issue of rebuilding the nation. After the Britishers had been defeated, they left the country in ruins. There was no effective governing system or amenities, and most importantly nobody addressed the needs of the
Local Traditions and Context Reign Supreme in Charles Correa’s Philosophy Read More »
Among the many hats Ashok Vajpeyi wears besides being a poet, a columnist, critic and a cultural connoisseur, is running the foundation eminent artist Syed Haidar Raza left behind. Vajpeyi is credited as the moving force behind setting up of Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal, Mahatma Gandhi Hindi University in Wardha, Maharashtra and has also been
Swaminathan wanted to create a museum of The Western Man: Ashok Vajpeyi Read More »
Raja Ravi Varma’s Paintings Raja Ravi Varma has been the most celebrated artist in India for the last two centuries. Ravi Varma creates or fulfils the people’s imagination concerning their God and Goddess. The story of the Raja Ravi Varma paintings is a mesmerising episode of Indian art history and at the same time, it
Legacy of Raja Ravi Varma Paintings in Contemporary Culture Read More »
Fireworks’ Background, Present, and the Future As Diwali and Halloween are dawning on the horizon, the pyrotechnicians have taken to the market, displaying a variety of fireworks and crackers. These are packaged in a way that one cannot help but be seduced. But these fireworks are not all the same; they come in vivid colours
Why Do Fireworks Erupt in A Specific Shape? Read More »