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How Does Pragya Gurung Capture Spiritual Tranquility and Emotional Depth in Her Watercolor Art?

Pragya Gurung is an Indian Air Force veteran from IIM Lucknow, morphing through the variegated contours of life with efforts and ease, knitting her rich experience with her artistic vision. The journey into the world of art was a serious search within oneself and nature a meditative and intensely reflective body of work. Water colours […]

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Manish Pushkale Bridges Generations and Explores Artistic Evolution as a Jury Member for Abir India First Take 2024

Manish Pushkale, a distinguished member of the jury for Abir India First Take 2024, brings a unique perspective to the evaluation process, deeply rooted in his passion for observing the latest developments across artistic fields. With a keen interest in visual art, performing art, and literature, Pushkale values the fresh perspectives offered by younger artists,

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Entwined (Edition -2): A Unique Exhibition that Captures a Variety of Creative Manifestations Through Fibre and Textile 

When one sees art made out of materials used to cloth, and style ourselves, it is both exciting and intriguing. As gallerist and curator Sharan Apparao puts it, “Fibre and textiles are integral to human life, woven into our daily routines, our environment, and our identities. These materials are not merely functional but are vital

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Dr. Anirban Dhar Explores Human Consciousness Through Art in an Insightful and Reflective Journey

Artist, educator, and art writer Dr. Anirban Dhar clarifies the close relationship between artistic expression and human consciousness. According to Dhar’s introspective approach to art, emotion shapes the essence of artistic creativity by permeating our vision of reality. According to him, art facilitates communication on both an internal and exterior level, with the viewer’s interpretation

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Raza Foundation Presents ‘The Gond Qalam’ Exhibition: A Celebration of Gond Art in New Delhi

The Raza Foundation, in collaboration with the India International Centre, has unveiled a captivating exhibition titled “The Gond Qalam.” This unique showcase, featuring the works of contemporary Gond artists, is currently open to the public at the Art Gallery in the Kamladevi Block, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi, from May 4th to May 18th, 2024.

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Canvas of Life: How Surat’s Textile Dreams Soar and Shape the City’s Aspirations,” Architect Jignesh Modi Explains in Samvaad (Part-2)

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

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M.F. Husain Returns to Venice After Seventy Years for ‘The Rooted Nomad’ Exhibition

The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA)  announced details of The Rooted Nomad, a unique exhibition on India’s most iconic contemporary artist, M.F. Husain (1915–2011). Presented at the Magazinni del Sale in Venice beginning April 18 and running through November 2024, this dual-format independent project, part exhibition and part immersive resonates with the 2024 Venice

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Artists Turned Down for the Polish Pavilion for Depicting Poland’s Historical Oppression

Dissent Leads to Independent Exhibition Ignacy Czwartos, the original choice to represent Poland at the 2024 Venice Biennale, finds himself at the centre of controversy as his planned exhibition was cancelled due to dissent from the new Polish government. However, undeterred by this setback, Czwartos will now mount an independent exhibition titled “Polonia Uncensored” in

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Balancing Iconic Architecture with Practicality: A Discussion on Cost, Sustainability, and Cultural Integrity with Architect Amitabh Sarma (Part-2)

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

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“Stone Hasn’t Left me”, Says the Curator of Yuva Sambhava Robin David

When it comes to artistic expression, mediums, techniques, and perceptions frequently change over time. Nonetheless, despite all of this change, there is still a persistent dedication to customs and respect for ancestry that informs and influences the field of art. The recent show presented by renowned sculptor Robin David under the Raza Foundation’s auspices resonates

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