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Swiss or Remiss!: 8 Swiss Watch Brands Who Dominate the World

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Learn About The Iconic Timepiece Companies Whether we are impatiently waiting for our friends, or writing an examination paper hurriedly, we always get a second or so to peek at the wall clocks, wristwatches, or smartphones. Medieval people were enthralled by horology; desperately looking for ways to measure time, building tools such as sundials, hourglasses, […]

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How Does the Modern Kettle Design in Japan Blend Folklore, History, and Tradition Into Every Cup of Tea?

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Evolution of Kettle Design in Japan Tea, cherished globally as the most popular drink after water, has a rich and diverse history spanning centuries and continents. Dive into the fascinating world of kettle design in Japan. These teapots are the quintessential kitchen companions. Let’s explore some of the finest examples from Japan that have graced

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Can Buildings Be Art? Exploring the Visionary Work and Life of Thom Mayne

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Introduction He has designed some of the most modern buildings known to architecture, and his work is as avant-garde as they come.American architect Thom Mayne was born on Jan. 19, 1944. Mayne serves as a founding principal for Morphosis Architects, established in 1972 and located in Los Angeles. Its unorthodox architectural formats have made him

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Priyaranjan Purkait: Winner of Abir India First Take 2021 Celebrates New Milestones with Gallery Dot Walk and Upcoming Exhibitions

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In yet another episode of Tuesday Talk, we spoke to Priyaranjan Purkait, an artist from the beautiful Sundarbans. How far he travelled from his village to Kolkata as a major artist,dates bearing allusions to development and adaptation are the tale fo Priyaranjan pursuant of degerence back assembled his own expertise. The formative years of Priyaranjan,

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The Artistic Journey of Rita Prasad: A Tale of Accidental Discovery and Evolving Expression

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The road to art was an exploratory journey born out of serendipity for Rita Prasad. It was not a conventional route for an artist who grew up in one of the most culturally and historically significant cities in the world. Her story is the epitome of what talent combined with discovery and guidance can do.

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Dhruvi Jain’s Journey Forward: What’s on the Horizon After First Take 2023?

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We chat with the budding sculptor Dhruvi Jain from Indore, who has been making news post her recent graduation. Balancing the transition from academia to a professional art practice, she still resides in her home studio grappling with drawing and has been forced into making a ceramics work within the confines of her current living

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Phulkari Embroidery: A Symbol of Women’s Agency and Empowerment

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Phulkari of Punjab Embroidery Phulkari baari baari, Kithay gulab da phool, Haray haray ni, Kithay suhaagan da ghoonghat, Laal laal ni. Translation: Phulkari made stitch by stitch, where the roses are green in colour while the veil of the bride is red. These are some verses of a folk song that signify the making of

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The Keeshangarh School of Painting: A Fusion of Devotion and Aesthetics

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Introduction The vibrant history of Indian art is often punctuated by the emergence of distinct regional schools that not only reflect the cultural ethos of their times but also stand as enduring legacies of aesthetic brilliance. One such remarkable tradition is the Keeshangarh School of Painting, rooted in the state of Keeshangarh, founded in 1609

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Biomimicry, The Sustainable Way Forward. Can Inspirations from Nature Solve Our Building Crisis?

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Introduction Design and architecture have discovered using design as a means of studying, interpreting, and even replicating the design of nature to address human needs. That investigation of form, function, and systems has led to innovative designs in architecture. This is the Biomimicry model in which architects mirror nature’s pathways to shape homes that are

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