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Surendran Nair, recipient of the prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award for 2022, is a distinguished artist whose exceptional contributions to the field of painting have garnered recognition from the Department of Culture. Born in 1956 in Onakkoor, Kerala, Nair’s artistic journey began as a college student, where he transitioned from a botany course to an […]
Kodali Karuppur Village, nestled by River Kollidam, once thrived with a centuries-old textile industry, renowned for crafting Kodali Karuppur sarees. Today, the textile infrastructure is gone, but the village remains picturesque, sustained by agriculture. Its ancient temples and the flowing river still attract visitors, preserving the essence of its rich heritage. The tale of the
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An upcoming exhibition at the DAG art gallery in India will present over 80 works by Shanti Dave, one of India’s first major abstractionists. Titled “Shanti Dave: Neither Earth, Nor Sky,” the exhibition curated by Jesal Thacker will provide a comprehensive overview of Dave’s artistic journey from figuration to abstraction. Commencing on July 15, the
Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists. Each week, new artists are featured, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the art world and provides a platform for
Unveiling the Expressive Realm: The Artistic Odyssey of Durgaprasad Bandi Read More »
Continued from Part 1 “Look at people today — how they have become obsessed with their own body. How strange it seems that everyone wants to become body-less without understanding the body, dream of freedom without knowing boundation. It seems that everything is floating in thin air; the journey-nobody wants to embark on that process,
There is nothing straight about Himmat Shah. From his personal life to his art, which keeps meandering into different contours in ways one can not even imagine. One can experience them though, this process of exploring the unknown within him and around and his capacity to reveal some bits. Crossing the threshold of 90
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Between familiar and phantasmagorical, the art of printmaking doyenne and prolific painter Rini Dhumal is a captivating experience, celebrating the Shakti of womanhood. Abir Pothi speaks to the 73-year-old artist about the pandemic, making art for a cause, and more
‘Age makes one more spiritual in mind and body,’ professes artist Rini Dhumal Read More »
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. Sachin Ambekar and Sanjana Samel: \’Art adds a narrative
Art curator and entrepreneur Satyajit Dave breaks down his approach to the academics behind art, and discusses with Abir Pothi how artists and curators can collaborate best, whether the art world is an exclusionary club, and if Indian art is free of the shackles of looking to the West Tell us a bit about yourself.
Kanika Shah: From water colours to woodcuts Blending various media and constantly evolving her style, Baroda-based Kanika Shah is bold when it comes to experimentation. Kanika pursued her undergrad in painting and postgrad in graphics from MS University Baroda. She has exhibited her work nationally and globally and has won the Dr. Iwasaki 1 Prize