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“It Used to be One-to-One Engagement but Now the Design Courses are More Focused On Pedagogy”, Says Architect Vishal Shah in Samvaad (Part-3)

Samvaad / 06/04/2024

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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10 Unique Town Plans Around The World

Architecture / 30/01/2024

One of the earliest examples of good urban town or city planning was seen in the Indus Valley Civilisation, with well-designed by-lanes, houses, structures and even the drainage system. A good town plan is suggestive of a well-laid city and city life, it is reflective of how well the people live in the cities and

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Divine Symmetry: Exploring the Golden Ratio within Art, Architecture and Design

Room For More Art / 05/01/2024

What do you see when you come across the Mona Lisa? Or when you come across the silhouette of the modular man in the buildings made by Le Corbusier? Both these images stem from a particular mathematical equation that is very popular in the art and architectural world. It is called the Golden Ratio. The

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B N Goswami’s Students Recall – A Pop Star, an Emblem of Indian Miniature Art

Columns, Featured / 18/11/2023

They don’t make scholars like Dr B N Goswami anymore. Padma Bhushan Brijinder Nath, popularly known as Dr B N Goswami was born in Sargodha, now in Pakistan, on 15 Aug 1933. Son of a judge, he would never have thought of becoming an art historian. Goswami left his career as an IAS, of Bihar

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Farewell to a Luminary: Art historian and Critic BN Goswamy Passes Away

Featured, News, Obituary / 17/11/2023

Introduction The name of Dr BN Goswamy was a light of wisdom and insight in the field of arts. His untimely death has left a void in the hearts of art enthusiasts everywhere. He was a distinguished art historian and critic. Two weeks ago, he dazzled fans with his most recent work, “The Indian Cat:

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National Printmaking Workshop Celebrates India’s Artistic Heritage in Chandigarh

News / 10/08/2023

A national printmaking workshop has commenced in the vibrant city of Chandigarh, bringing together 75 distinguished printmakers from various corners of the country. This noteworthy event is a part of the grand Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, which mark India’s journey towards 75 years of independence. With a profound focus on embracing the nation’s rich

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Rare Tagore painting up for auction in UK, NGMA connects art and nation-building, and more in Indian art news

News / 20/09/2021

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

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The man whose artistic imprint remains on Chandigarh

On This Day / 02/07/2021

July 2, On This Day Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, urban planner, writer, and one of the pioneers of what is now regarded as modern architecture – Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known as Le Corbusier, was on July 2, 1964, named Grand Officier of the Légion d\’honneur, the highest French order of merit, both military and civil.

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