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The intersection of art, culture, and play finds a compelling voice in Homo Ludens: Art of Play, an exhibition that celebrates the universal joy of play through diverse artistic expressions. A collaborative effort between the Museum of Goa (MOG) in Pilerne, North Goa, and the Netherlands’ LaLa Foundation, the exhibition explored how the concept of […]
The recently concluded international exhibition, Homo Ludens: The Art of Play, held at the Museum of Goa (MOG), celebrated the universal language of play, bringing together over 100 artworks by 90-plus artists from India and the Netherlands. This initiative, supported by the Fonds Voor Cultuur Participatie International Collaboration 2022-2024 grant, highlighted the cultural bridge built
Debiprasad, an artist from West Bengal, starts by introducing himself. He reflects on his educational journey, starting with a Bachelor’s degree from the Government College of Art and Craft and a Master’s from Delhi College of Art. He has been based in Delhi since 2016, where he maintains a studio near Indira Gandhi Open University.
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Introduction Sunita Lamba’s artistic journey began with a striking moment of inspiration. As a child, she was captivated by a painting by Shoba Singh, a renowned artist from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. That painting, vividly etched in her memory, sparked her lifelong passion for art. She recalls, “I was maybe 5 or 7 years old, and
Abhishek: The Journey From Nalanda to Delhi The Struggles Behind Success In this conversation, we interview sculptor Abhishek (Abhishek Soundra) on his life story and career journey in the pursuit of art — the trials and tribulations that has shaped it. Not only as a sculptor but an artist hailing from the ancient land of
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Introduction In a recent interview with the Abir Pothi’s team, Siraj Saxena revealed his stance on identity in the art world. Signing a masterpiece is often the ultimate mark of identity in the art world, a claim on the legacy of an artist. However, artist with an eccentric bent of mind, in this case Siraj
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Introduction In a recent conversation with Mumbai-based artist Deepika Sakhat and Abir Pothi’s editor Iftikar Ahmed, explored the topic, “Why We Fear Using the Word Artist.” During our virtual meet, Deepika revealed something unexpected for someone living in one of India’s busiest cities. The fast-paced life of Mumbai proved to be overwhelming for her. The
“I Don’t Need That Much”: Deepika Rejects the City Life Read More »
“K.S. Radhakrishnan is one of the most notable among the new generation of sculptors who has successfully brought about a definitive resurgence in Indian sculpture. Like many of his contemporaries he is a figurative sculptor, but his preference for modeling and bronze casting over new materials sets him apart from the rest of them. Recharging age-old
Today we have in our midst Zafar Mehdi; an architect turned filmmaker, whose newest film Plus D’amour is making strides in film festivals around the world. Zafar’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of embracing one’s true calling. After a Bachelor of Architecture from Integral University in Lucknow, Zafar interned and worked as
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In an interview with Manjeera for Abir Pothi, Garima Agrawal, and Jai Thakur, two independent photographers, talk about their collaborative project Astitva Photo which aims to bridge the gap between the novices and the experts in the photography industry. Jai and Garima saw that there is a noticeable lack of structure in the industry, making
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