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Artists Explore the Complexities and Legacy of the Indian Partition in Diverse Art Forms

Introduction The legacy of the Indian Partition, a momentous event that marked the end of British rule in India, continues to reverberate through the artistic expressions of contemporary creators. As India and Pakistan commemorated their 76th year of independence, artists are using their creative prowess to delve into the intricate layers of the Partition’s impact, […]

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Will it ever come home? Exploring India\’s missing art since colonial times – I

In a short, multi-part series, we explore some of the masterpieces of art that were spirited away by colonial powers from what stands as modern India — all of which have not been returned till date. In part I, we broadly explore the history of such stolen art, where it stands, crusaders seeking it out,

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