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Raki Nikahetiya, a visionary multi-disciplinary artist, has embarked on an artistic journey that traverses continents and cultures. With a home base in New Delhi, London, Vienna, and Colombo, Raki is the co-founder of “Sa Ladakh,”. Raki along with Tenzing (Jammy) Jamyang, Ladakhi Climbing Pioneer and Sagardeep Singh, Interior Designer as co-founders held a groundbreaking contemporary …
Amedeo Modigliani, or “Dedo,” was the youngest of four kids. His parents, Flaminio and Eugenia, were Jewish. A large Jewish community resided in Livorno, Italy, where he was born. Right before he was born, the Modigliani family’s businesses struggled a lot, so they had to declare they could not pay their debts officially. In the …
Amedeo Modigliani: Maestro of Nudity and Expressionism Read More »
Iranian architecture extends back at least 5,000 years, with distinctive examples across Turkey and Iraq to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and from the Caucasus to Zanzibar. Persian/Iranian architecture has been described as “the most majestic structures the world has ever seen,” however, it also includes myriad buildings, including peasant huts, tea houses, gardens, palaces, pavilions, gates, and mosques. …
“ Dad, please get me a Barbie like Shreya!” “Sure dear one, I will get you a doll this weekend.” “No dad. Not a doll, but Barbie. She is Barbie!” A phenomenal creation by Mattel, ideated by Ruth Handler, Barbie was born in 1959. Inspired by, Bild Lilli, the German sexy doll used as novelty gift for men, Barbie …
Few names in the world of contemporary business titans inspire as much awe and mystery as Bernard Arnault. With a net worth of 230 billion USD, Arnault has altered the luxury market while serving as chairman and CEO of LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton. He has also cemented his place in the record of world …
Bernard Arnault: The Visionary Behind a Global Empire Read More »
B.N. Goswamy is a notable art historian and critic in India, well known for his scholarly work on Indian miniature paintings, particularly the Pahari Painting. His work is diverse, and he is acknowledged as an outstanding scholar in the field of Indian art. Over the years, his study has resulted in numerous notable transformations and …
Are you in a Love Relationship? Why are you in a relationship, and why are we expressing the Love and beauty of our relationship in Art and poetry? Why are we conserving our Love in Art? Art always plays as a lab for creating and experimenting with new things other than old tales. Before …
Visual Beauty of Love in Kangra Miniature; How Poetry Changed Indian Paintings Read More »
Introduction Pupul Jayakar (1915-1997) was an extraordinary Indian cultural activist, art historian, writer, and advocate for the preservation and promotion of India’s rich cultural legacy. She was instrumental in revitalising traditional arts and crafts, facilitating international cultural interchange, and emphasising the need of maintaining India’s rich cultural heritage through her tireless work and novel concepts. …
Setting the Global Table of Indian Art and Culture: The Enterprise of Pupul Jayakar Read More »
Introduction The name “Martand Singh” stands as a light of rebirth in the world of Indian textiles. Martand Singh, often known as the “Textile Revivalist,” dedicated his life to preserving and rejuvenating the rich tradition of Indian textiles, which were intricately woven into the nation’s cultural fabric. His reputation as a visionary curator, historian, and …
Martand Singh: Reviving the Fabric of Tradition in Textiles Read More »
Ms Laila Tyabji is a designer, writer, and the founder and Chairperson of Dastkar, a Society for Craftspeople. She has been working in the craft and innovation sector since 1978. In 2012, she was awarded the “Padma Shri” for her extensive contributions to Indian handicrafts. Ms Laila is the second-ever recipient and the first Asian …
Ms Laila Tyabji: Reviving and Reinventing Indian Handicrafts Through Dastkar initiative Read More »
