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If you had spent even 10 seconds on TikTok, you might know of the Anna Marie Tendler Taylor Swift drama. While Taylor Swift is undoubtedly the voice of our generation, Anna Marie Tendler is no less. A multimedia artist, Tendler is known for her extensive repertoire – hairstyling, makeup, textile, interior design, photography, she does […]
Anna Marie Tendler’s ‘rooms in the first house’ Will Haunt You! Read More »
Akash Jatav is a master of capturing the pulse of everyday life through a unique and distorted lens. Jatav’s figurative pieces, particularly those depicting people on the street, their lives, and the belongings that define them, create a profound narrative that requires a patient and attentive gaze. The figures in Jatav’s canvases, though recognisable in
Distorted Realities and Expressive Canvases: Everyday Life through Akash Jatav’s Art Read More »
Within the ever-changing field of art, 2023 was a year of successes, conflicts, and paradigm changes. The art world saw a rainbow of events that sparked strong feelings, heated discussions, and broke barriers. Here are the ten major art news stories that defined 2023. 1. Gaza’s Cultural Heritage in Crisis: Over 100 Landmarks Damaged or
2023 Rewind in 10 Art Stories: From Stolen Treasures to AI Dreams and Banana-Gate Drama Read More »
Unveiling a Symbolic Tribute Gandhi Darshan, the historical site located at Rajghat, New Delhi, which serves as a homage to Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy, is on the cusp of a transformational makeover. This revitalization effort includes the installation of a new statue, poised to be unveiled on September 4. The statue will take its place
Introduction The Iranian Revolution of 1979, also known as the Islamic Revolution or Enqelāb-e Eslāmī in Persian, was a significant event in Iran’s political landscape, disorienting Reza Shah Pahlavi’s seemingly stable governance. The revolution was fuelled by large-scale protests and widespread mobilisation. Shah’s concession and repression schemes led to the dictatorship’s downfall on February 11,
A groundbreaking new art book titled “Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India” is set to be released, providing a pioneering study on the emergence of Buddhist art in southern India. The book, published by Mapin in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, sheds light on the vibrant and
‘Tree & Serpent’: New Book Traces the Emergence of Buddhist Art in Southern India Read More »
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
Samvaad with Sidharth: The Visual Story Teller of Many Journeys (Part 2 of 5) Read More »
Part -1 A gender not acknowledged: The Hijras and their struggle for representation The major works by Indian photographers Anita Khemka, Dayanita Singh, and Tejal Shah are discussed in this section while addressing transgender identity in order to comprehend the various perspectives behind their research on transgender lives. Though the subject matter seemed to be
Rewriting Gender Through The Lens: Indian Photographers Challenging the Norm. Read More »
Krispin Joseph PX Why did rulers build massive structures? Political leaders and rulers are fond of giant skeletons. They create this in the form of a statue or Central Vista project. Are the world’s tallest statue and most extensive administration buildings immensely manipulative? Political leaders know the power of the ‘largest structures’ and what impact
Political Tyranny of a Soulless city Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
Ukraine\’s art and artists refuse to bow down to war Read More »