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Prachi Sahasrabudhe Quran calligraphy, also known as Islamic or Arabic calligraphy, is a highly regarded art style distinguished by delicate and flowing forms. It is strongly ingrained in Islamic culture, and it has been used to transcribe and embellish lines from the Quran – ‘the holy book of Islam.’ It is used to write Arabic […]
Prachi Sahasrabudhe Persian rugs are renowned around the world for their stunning beauty and expert craftsmanship. These carpets have a millennia-long history, having originated in ancient Persia (present-day Iran). Persia is renowned as the birthplace of carpet design, a kind of art for which the Persians have unique talents and knowledge. Their natural impulse is
From Floral to Geometry, Iran Carries its Civilizational Journey on its Rugs. Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe The impact of South Asian culture on Islamic art is an intriguing topic that demonstrates the dynamic trade and interplay of creative traditions across various geographic regions. South Asia, with its varied cultural richness and rich history, has had a considerable influence on Islamic art, notably throughout the medieval period. This impact may
The Crossover of SouthAsian Culture and Islamic Art and Architecture Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Since the beginning of time, our ancestors have left sacred images of the female form. From the caves of Lascaux in France to the terracotta images found in the Indus Valley civilisations the art and artefacts which represent humans’ earliest myth making tendencies, indicate a deep reverence for life and, in particular, for
Why Gujarat’s Mata Ni Pachedi so sacred? Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe Sidharth is a well-known artist who met and invited art critic, writer, and curator Johnny ML to his studio in Sukhdev Vihar, New Delhi, in July 2011. Johny ML was captivated by Sidharth’s stories and desired to tell them in his own voice. Johnny ML opted to frame the ‘speaker’ in the narrative
The Circle of Light: The Conversations Between Artist Sidharth and Johnny ML. Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe The cow sits in the middle of the road in Delhi, and foreigners enjoy seeing her since they are unable to imagine cows sitting in the middle of the roadways in their respective countries. They also like the cultural and religious angle, which keeps cows from being chased out of public places, as
The Decorated Cow: The Stereotypes of Worship and Exploitation Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe Sidharth was an ordinary guy who wished to move to a place where he could live the life of an artist. He had little money and was left with a large collection of paintings and verses that he had produced and sang during his lonely nights at the farmhouse. Someone recommended Delhi, which
Hopscotch of Manifestations and Experiences: An Era of New Beginnings in Delhi. Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe For Siddharth, moving from Sweden to India was like returning from nature to culture. In theoretical terms, culture is built of nature and is an interpolation on the core of what we consider natural. Being cultural is essential because it allows individuals to shift from one stage of physical life to another with
A Circle Drawn by an Incense Stick: The Illusionary Journey of Artist Siddharth. Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe Storytelling is a ritualistic and performative act that allows people to communicate their emotions and the bigger truths of life through stories created by themselves and their ancestors. People gather around a fire to unwind and play a game, and when they cannot see each other’s faces, the space transforms into a platform
A Young Thangka Painter Lost in the White Country: In Search of Self and Beyond Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe From verses of Gurbani towards the path of nothingness: ‘Transcendence’ is a vital process that permits your true essence to blossom and take on a new form. It is all about awareness, which does not make you conscious that you are having it. Because you are unaware of your awareness, you can make
The Transcending Music of Artist Sidharth’s Life Read More »