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At the very outset, a disclosure: I am no philosopher or a high priest of culture. Maybe, this is a rant at best. However, I have been confined for decades now and I discovered the culprit: I was held hostage by the postmodernists. While many may disagree, the postmodernist mindset may even be one of […]
Introduction The age-old debate of whether one can separate the art from the artist remains a topic of fervent discussion, touching upon ethical, moral, and aesthetic dimensions. This essay delves into the various perspectives surrounding this issue, examining instances where the art and the artist’s personal life intersect or diverge. 1. The Aesthetic Disconnect A
Good Art, Bad Artist! Is It Even Possible to Separate Art From the Artist? Read More »
Paridhi Badgotri This could have been a phenomenal enlightening experience but what it really offers is the pop-culture aesthetics to generate reels — giving you a fancy cup without any chai in it. After insurmountable reels of Van Gogh 360° overtaking my feed, I was excited to visit Van Gogh 360°: The Immersive Art
The Van Gogh 360° Delhi was More Instagramable than Immersive. What about Banglore? Read More »
Editor’s Opinion Iftikar Ahmed Yes, sex is considered an integral part of some Tantra traditions. Tantra is a spiritual practice that originated in ancient India and encompasses various practices, including meditation, breath work, mantras, and rituals. In some Tantric traditions, sexual energy and practices are used as a means to achieve spiritual awakening, personal transformation,
Is sex an integral part of Tantra? Read More »
Editor’s Opinion Iftikar Ahmed Discussing what is art is like discussing what happiness is. Or what is life even? it’s everything and nothing at the same time. A few months ago, I came to know about Chat GPT the AI language model developed by OpenAI. It uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like responses and
How Relevant is Creativity in Times of the AI Revolution? Read More »
Satarupa Bhattacharya Photography has undergone several changes since the time of its inception when cameras were a luxury item to ‘memorialise’ family members and their achievements. Today, as we advance into a space with technological boons and banes, we’re still grappling with the ‘imaginary possession of the past that is unreal’. The dilemma in the (un)real
Digital Memory-making and Reformulated Sites in Akshita Gandhi’s Art Read More »
Manjeera Controversy seems to be the British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor’s middle name and the sculptor is yet again under the spotlight this month after the unveiling of his highly anticipated public sculpture in Manhatten. Resting at the foot of the Jenga Tower, this artwork looks as if it is being crushed under the massive weight
The Fallacy of the ‘Mini-Bean’: When art becomes the fetish of the rich Read More »