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Amitav Ghosh: Author Extraordinaire, Explorer of Cultures, and Advocate for Climate Change Awareness

Very few authors have a way of threading beautiful narratives with equally awe-inspiring travelling experiences. He is one of the few who merges his love for travelling cultures, climates and communities together, this is the story of Amitav Ghosh. Despite presenting a calm and composed demeanour, the words penned by the small, spectacled, white-haired Ghosh […]

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Is Ai Weiwei’s Critique Valid? Unpacking Western Censorship’s Intricacies and Impact on Free Expression

In a recent interview with Sky News, Ai Weiwei drew attention to what he perceives as pervasive censorship in Western institutions, ranging from universities to the political sector and media outlets. He cited the reported suspension of Professor Tomasz Skiba from New York University following his social media posts on the Israel-Hamas conflict as a

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Beeple’s $29M NFT Sculpture ‘Human One’ Makes US Debut at Crystal Bridges Museum

The Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas, is set to host the American debut of “Human One” (2021), the first-ever sculpture created by digital artist Mike Winkelmann, popularly known as Beeple. The unveiling of this groundbreaking artwork marks its first appearance in the United States since it fetched a staggering $29 million at a Christie’s

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Mayurbhanj Artist Depicts India’s Moon Mission Chandrayaan-3 Through Smoke Art

India recently carried out its highly anticipated lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. While the country’s ‘Bahubali’ rocket successfully placed the moon spacecraft, Chandrayaan-3, into orbit, India eagerly awaits the lander’s soft landing on the moon’s surface, scheduled for August 23. Spanning from July 14 to

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Zhang Huan’s Family Tree: Does Culture Smother the Individual?

The constant conflict between the self and what lies beyond the self is a recurring theme in art. The untouched and unknowable aspects of the private identity may sometimes mix with the constructed nature of culture in odd ways. Yet even these interactions between the two contributes to who an individual becomes- perhaps even subverting

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Preserving the Timeless Grandeur: Exploring the Historic Architecture of the Dong People in Chin

Iftikar Ahmed China’s rich cultural tapestry is woven with a multitude of ethnic groups, each contributing unique traditions and architectural marvels. Among them, the Dong people stand out for their remarkable architectural heritage. Nestled in the stunning landscapes of southwestern China, the Dong people have crafted an exceptional architectural style that reflects their rich history,

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Poised to display his biggest show ever, Ai Weiwei holds forth (… and more from the world of art)

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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