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Artix: India’s Premier Hotel Art Fair Returns for Its Second Edition

Redefining the Intersection of Art and Hospitality Hotel art fairs have surged in popularity in recent years, seamlessly blending the realms of hospitality and art to provide unique and immersive experiences. Among these, India’s exceptional hotel art fair, Artix, is set to make its highly anticipated return for its second edition. This year, Artix promises […]

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The Process-Oriented Abstract Installations of Sheela Gowda

“I find it impossible to look at anything around me without thinking about the processes behind it” – Sheela Gowda Sheela Gowda is a contemporary artist living and working in Bangalore. Born in 1957, Gowda studied painting at Ken School of Art, Bangalore, India (1979) pursued a postgraduate diploma at Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, India (1982),

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Abstract Alchemy: Ganesh P Doddamani’s Mastery of Landscape Art Blends Tradition with Contemporary Splendor

Ganesh P Doddamani, an artist from the culturally rich landscape of Karnataka is a living example of the harmonious coexistence of tradition and modern creativity. Equipped with a strong foundation in drawing and a steadfast respect for his Indian ancestry, Doddamani set out on an academic adventure in the field of art, earning a Bachelor

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Nisha Dhinwa: A Printmaking Virtuoso’s Journey of Artistic Achievement

Nisha Dhinwa, a talented artist with roots in the culturally vibrant state of Rajasthan, sets on a remarkable artistic journey that transcends physical boundaries. Her educational odyssey took her from the historical landscapes of Rajasthan to the dynamic creative hub of Bangalore, where she honed her craft and set the stage for her burgeoning career

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South India’s first ever major museum: A man’s love and vision for the art scene in India

Tsuktiben Jamir After a series of set-backs and delays; the pandemic being a major hurdle, South India witnessed the long overdue opening of its first ever major private art museum in Bengaluru, the IT capital of the country with the name ‘Museum of Art and Photography’ on 18th February 2023. The museum, which was initiated by

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A commentary on politics of public spaces in Kerala at Kochi-Muziris Biennale by Devi Seetharam

Rajesh Kumar Primarily a painter, Devi Seetharam is an artist from Kerala who currently works with acrylic on canvas, using reductive techniques to create grain, texture and form. Thematically Devi explores the cultural psyche of the space she occupies. She grew up living in China, Cambodia, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Mauritius, UAE and

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Art is what completes any space, says Sonal Mutha in Room For More Art

Abir Pothi presents Room For More Art — a series of features on interior designers across geographic boundaries, discussing with them the nuances of their profession, their methods of sourcing and projecting art into their work, the challenges they face, and a whole lot more perspective. Sonal Mutha: \’Art adds personality, expresses who is using

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\’Art infuses joy and life into any space,\’ says Vinita Kumari in Room For More Art

Abir Pothi presents Room For More Art — a series of features on interior designers across geographic boundaries, discussing with them the nuances of their profession, their methods of sourcing and projecting art into their work, the challenges they face, and a whole lot more perspective. Vinita Kumari: \’Art sparks possibilities, positivity and brings magic

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JMS Mani: The artist who brought to life Badami’s rural splendor is no more

JMS Mani passed away on June 2 at the age of 72. Abir Pothi takes a look at the expansive legacy that the the Bengaluru-based artist and teacher leaves behind, full of artistic experimentation and forging the next generation of artists When one speaks of JMS Mani, as artist JM Subramani is popularly known, the

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