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“I Don’t Paint to Communicate, I Paint for The Commune”: J. Swaminathan’s Call for Collective Engagement and Cultural Harmony

Columns, Featured / June 22, 2024

Jagdish Swaminathan’s critique of Plato represents a significant departure from conventional Western philosophical frameworks, advocating instead for a perspective deeply rooted in decolonisation and inclusivity of diverse ideas. This perspective was highlighted in a recent tribute event at the India International Centre, commemorating Swaminathan’s enduring influence on Indian art and intellectual thought. At the event, […]

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Pride is NOT a Red Flag; It’s Multicolored

Do You Know?, Featured / June 21, 2024

It’s finally June, and we can’t keep calm! It is time to stand in solidarity with the community which has often been marginalised and continues to fall prey to unwarranted hate speech, violence, and unfounded phobia. Yes, we are talking about the queer community. But how does one even group a community which represents people

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Brazilian Artists Illuminate Afro-Atlantic Histories at Venice Biennale

Featured, Venice Biennale 2024 / June 21, 2024

The Venice Biennale, renowned for showcasing the pinnacle of contemporary art, has been enriched this year by the powerful presence of three exceptional Brazilian artists: Emiliano Di Cavalcanti, Dalton Paula, and Yêdamaria. Each artist brings a unique perspective to the theme of Afro-Atlantic histories, weaving together cultural narratives that celebrate resilience, identity, and the complexities

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Journalist; Political Activist; Painter — J Swaminathan

Featured, On This Day / June 21, 2024

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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Flagging Queer Desires: The Handkerchief Code

Do You Know?, Featured / June 15, 2024

Social media has undoubtedly eased communication around the world. Through Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, individuals can connect with their favourite content creators, slide into their DMs, collaborate, and share ideas. But do dating apps fit into social media? They would, as their name denotes. Technology has even made dating easy. All of us have (talking

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Did Cats Shape Victorian London? Journeying Through Time with Louis Wain to Uncover the Feline Mysteries

Columns, Featured / June 11, 2024

In the middle of a population that was growing to over two million people in the busy metropolis of mid-1800s London, social scientist and journalist Henry Mayhew began an interesting study of the working and nonworking poor in the city. The “cats’-meat men” were vendors of boiling horseflesh who catered to the city’s feline populace.

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Pink Triangle: A Symbol of Gay Liberation

Do You Know?, Featured / June 5, 2024

Queer history would never be complete without the mention of the 1980s AIDS epidemic. On this day, June 5, 1981, the CDC in the USA came across the first five cases of viral infections, which would later be identified as the HIV-AIDS virus. The epidemic not only had adverse effects on physical health but also

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Green Carnations Unite The Gays Across Nations

Do You Know?, Featured / June 4, 2024

There are myriad ways one can decorate their home. Whether it is through textured popcorn walls, soft pastel schemes, or a few decor trinkets here and there, every homeowner has splurged to realise their vision. One of the decor practices which undoubtedly everyone has employed is curating floral centrepieces. It’s fairly obvious. Who wouldn’t love

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Venice Biennale 2024: Artists Representing the U.S. Who Express Native American History and Colonial Exploitation

Featured, Venice Biennale 2024 / May 25, 2024

The Venice Biennale 2024 stands as a beacon for artistic innovation and cultural dialogue, showcasing groundbreaking works from around the globe. This year, the U.S. pavilion features an extraordinary collection of artists whose works poignantly address themes of Native American history and colonial exploitation. This special presentation brings together the powerful and evocative creations of

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Love, Longing, and Devotion, The Ashta Nayikas And Their Artistic Representation

Columns, Featured / May 22, 2024

Have you ever carefully observed how the facial features shift during a performance of an Indian classical dancer while performing? Or a heroine emoting during a theatrical performance or even within a movie? These are bhavas or expressions which are mentioned in our ancient texts. In this article, we shall be learning about Ashta Nayika,

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