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‘The Pollen Waits on its Tiptoe’ Satisfies Emotional Hunger Through Codified Rasas

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“Nahi Rasad rite kaschid arthah pravartate”: no meaningful idea is conveyed if the Rasa is not evoked.” Bharata Muni in Natyashastra “Rasa” refers to the emotive zests or essences evoked by a work of art. Bharata Muni, an ancient Indian sage, theorist, and scholar codified nine rasas, each signifying a different emotional state or sentiment. […]

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Who is Jeffrey Gibson and Why His Participation in Venice Biennale is a Big Deal For America?

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An incredible convergence is about to take place in the winding alleyways of Venice, where the echoes of centuries past reverberate through the canals. The lively rhythm of jingle dress dancers will greet 26 intertribal Native American artists from Oklahoma and Colorado on April 18. Their trip through the narrow streets of the city will

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Whitney Biennial Scrutinised for its Perceived Lack of Controversy and Radicalism

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Introduction The Whitney Biennial, often labeled as “safe” by critics, has long been scrutinized for its perceived lack of controversy and radicalism. However, the 2024 edition challenges this notion with a striking emphasis on video works and a poignant exploration of urgent political issues in American society. A Shift in Focus This year’s Biennial distinguishes

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Who Are the Most Important Women Artists of All Time?

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The world has been lit by female artists’ work’s beauty, depth, and endurance, ranging from Renaissance classics to modernist inventions. Their male colleagues’ imposing appearance has frequently eclipsed women’s achievements. However, tucked away at the edges of this tale are the tales of extraordinary women who broke glass ceilings, disregarded social conventions, and made a

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Bhupen Khakhar: Performing the Self, Love and the Priceless Dignity of Alterity

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It’s no secret that India’s rich cultural, religious, and social traditions—all shaped over thousands of years—have a profound influence on how people express their sexuality. This freedom of expression has many intriguing aspects in the Indian context, which includes historical sites like the temples of Khajuraho, Konark, and Ajanta. Scriptures such as the Kama Sutra

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Sunil Gupta Turns Back Time; Showcases Queer Rights in 1980s London

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If you consider yourself a vanguard of queer rights and have a passion for photography, the newest exhibition at the Vadehra Art Gallery will be your Mecca. The gallery unveils a special project by Indo–Canadian, London-based photographer Sunil Gupta titled ‘Come Out.’ The never-before-exhibited series of black-and-white photographs shot in London from 1985 to 1995

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Honouring Lives Lost: The Profound Impact of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on Global Awareness and Advocacy

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The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a powerful and moving tribute to those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. It is the world’s most important example of communal folk art and a monument and a means of spreading awareness of the AIDS crisis. The original plan for the quilt was to create a remembrance to honour

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Museum Relabels Emperor Elagabalus’ Pronouns, Acknowledging Her Status as a Trans Woman.

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The North Hertfordshire Museum is set to relabel information on Emperor Elagabalus with she/her pronouns acknowledging the fact that she was a trans woman. The museum has claimed to consult an LGBTQ+ charity ‘Stonewall’ and a spokesperson of the museum said it is “only polite and respectful to be sensitive to identifying pronouns for people

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Drag Her to Dali!: Queens on Salvador Dali Paintings

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I AM SURREALISM! There is no denying that the globe-trotting Salvador Dali was an eccentric personality. The critics have rightfully hailed him as the pioneer of the surrealist movement. Salvador Dali paintings shine the spotlight on the creative and imaginative forces embedded in the human subconscious. The ideologies and art of the maverick have seeped

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