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Manjit Bawa’s Rounded Forms are a Conflux of Sufi Poetry, Spirituality, and Music

Manjit Bawa (1941–2008), a well-known Indian painter best recognized for his vivid and ethereal canvases, was a significant source of inspiration for Indian artists. Bawa, raised in Dhuri, Punjab, attended the Delhi College of Art after first attending the School of Art in New Delhi. His paintings are frequently linked to the Indian narrative art […]

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New Gecko Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu Named Van Gogh’s Starry Dwarf Gecko

In a recent discovery, a team of researchers has identified a new species of gecko in Tamil Nadu, India. Named the Van Gogh’s Starry dwarf gecko, this elusive reptile adds to the rich biodiversity of the region. Habitat and Behaviour The Van Gogh’s Starry dwarf gecko is known to inhabit rocky terrain, often found perched

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Sun’s Out, Tongue’s Out: The ‘Wacky’ Birth of the Albert Einstein Meme

When we discovered Grammys’ new artist Meghan Thee Stallion, we remembered her for her Beyoncé AKA Cowboy Carter collab and her iconic tongue. If we were to rank the tongue iconography, we’d award it an easy third position. But what about the first two you ask? The first, would; for obvious reasons; go to Goddess

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Prahlad KV Acharya: Landscapes Embracing Incandescent Quality and Emotive Timbre

Prahlad KV Acharya’s landscape paintings evoke a sense of timeless allure, ethereal beauty and serene composure. From the subtle washes on the paper to the bold, expressive strokes of the canvas paintings in oils and acrylics, the artist has arrested unfading spirit and suggestive appeal in a simple routine. It offers glimpses of boundless grandeur

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Trevor Paglen: Art in the Time of ‘Big Brother’

Artist Trevor Paglen works in many media, including writing, engineering, investigative journalism, sculpture, and image production. Paglen was born in 1974 and is renowned for his research on data collection, government surveillance, and artificial intelligence applications. In addition to participating in group exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern

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Holi is the Exuberant Display of Colours, And Rightfully So!

Holi is just around the corner, and when one considers the celebration, it is difficult to ignore the magnitude and splendour of the Mughal era. It was full of joy, friendship, and a sense of togetherness that transcended religious boundaries. Numerous art schools have produced miniature paintings that capture these facets of history. On the

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Indian Artists To Look Out For In Venice Biennale 2024

The 60th Venice Biennale is an upcoming international contemporary art exhibition in 2024. Every two years, Venice, Italy hosts the Venice Biennale. Its main show, Foreigners Everywhere, will be curated by artistic director Adriano Pedrosa. With great anticipation, the art world looks forward to the dawn of 2024 and the charming city of Venice, Italy,

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An Evening with Joan Mitchell, Who Carries The Landscape Within

Joan Mitchell was a highly significant figure in Western art, particularly within the Abstract Expressionist movement. She was born in Chicago in 1925 and graduated with a BFA from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1947. She spent time with numerous other painters and poets while taking part in the thriving downtown New York art

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Can One Even Pigeonhole Mathieu Lehanneur’s Art Style?

Humankind has come a long way. From cave paintings, which showcased stick figures, to realistic portraits and 3D printing, art has seen an uncanny transformation. In such a time, where social media and technological advancements have taken strong roots, global artists need to keep up with the times. An artist who has achieved to amalgamate

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And That’s How You Play Holi: Indian Miniature Paintings Celebrating Courtly Colours

One of India’s most colourful and extensively observed holidays is Holi, sometimes called the Festival of Colors. It heralds the coming of spring and the triumph of right over wrong. Usually falling in February or March, the event is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Phalgun. The joyful dousing

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