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Eco-Artist Manjit Gogoi Transforms Urban Waste into Environmental Masterpieces, Igniting a Dialogue on Planetary Caretaking

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Manjit Gogoi is an artist who was raised in the lush Assamese countryside, close to Kaziranga National Park. His artistic path is deeply influenced by the social and environmental values of his background. Going into issues like habitat loss, species extinction, climate change, contamination, and resource exploitation, Gogoi’s artistic perspective is a painful investigation of […]

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Clay Carvings: Exploring the Terracotta Temples of Bishnupur, West Bengal

Architecture, Room For More Art /

You may have seen many terracotta pots and everyday use items, horses and even the army of Qin Shi Huang of China, but India has its very own temple structure made of terracotta in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Terracotta as you may know has its origins in Indus Valley Civilisation, where burnt clay was used to

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From Pharmacy to Hyperrealism: Radhicka Ribadia’s Nature’s Palette on Canvas

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Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists. New artists are featured each week, 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

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Clay Creations of Chhattisgarh: Community Art of The Rajwars

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In the Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh, the Rajwars, a farming community, dabble in a unique and traditional art form known as Painted Clay Relief. This art form is primarily practised by the women of the community and holds great significance in their culture. The Rajwars are primarily Hindu and follow the rituals and customs associated

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Archaeologist Discovers Mesolithic Rock Painting Depicting Land Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh

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Aditya Sisodia Archaeologist D. Kanna Babu, former Superintending Archaeologist of the Temple Survey Project (Southern Region) of the Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai, has made a remarkable discovery in Orvakallu village, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. While conducting a survey of the lower River Krishna Valley to study the architectural features of shrines, Mr. Kanna Babu

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MRIN to serve as the catalyst for the recognition of Indian ceramic art

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To promote Indian ceramic art among the Indian art fraternity and around the world, the Indian Ceramic Art Foundation (ICAF) publishes a journal of Indian ceramic art titled ‘MRIN’. ICAF is the national, non-profit organisation aimed at promoting knowledge, engagement and appreciation of ceramic art through establishing networks among the artist community, educators, designers, collectors,

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Shampa Shah is the first recipient of Jyostna Bhatt Ceramics Award 2021

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Renowned ceramic artist Shampa Shah has won the first-ever Jyotsna Bhatt Ceramics Award 2021. This award was instituted in the memory of Bhatt, an acclaimed Indian ceramist and potter who died last year at the age of 80. Incidentally, Shah was Bhatt’s student as well. This is the first grant announced since the inception of

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