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An exhibition by alumni of IMMERSE by Somaiya Vidyavihar University Method Delhi is proud to present an exhibition by alumni of IMMERSE by Somaiya Vidyavihar University titled – Formation & Fracture on going till 3rd August,2025 Formation & Fracture brings together 13 alumni of the IMMERSE Fellowship to explore the delicate tension between making and […]
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Dan Ostermiller, a native of Colorado-born in 1956, was deeply immersed in the world of taxidermy from a young age, thanks to his family legacy. His father, a renowned taxidermist, had travelled the globe for his craft, performing surgeries on animals in Africa, India, Alaska, and Canada. Dan’s upbringing was steeped in taxidermy, and it
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Serendipity Arts is pleased to announce the selected participants for the ongoing eighth edition of the Serendipity Arts Residency, which began on 12 May 2025. The annual three-month residency, held at the Serendipity Arts Foundation in New Delhi, continues its commitment to nurturingemerging voices across disciplines and geographies. This year’s edition brings together five Artists-in-Residence
In its largest-ever edition, the festival will have 35+ curators including Shubha Mudgal, Lillete Dubey, Ehsaan Noorani, Manu Chandra, Thukral & Tagra, and Geeta Chandran among others across disciplines like visual and performing arts, craft, culinary arts and accessibility. Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) returns to Panaji, Goa in its landmark tenth edition, from December 12
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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
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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
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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 »