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Aditya Sisodia The Jagannath Rath Yatra, a famous and auspicious chariot festival, is currently being celebrated in Odisha, India, with great enthusiasm and splendor. Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a mesmerising sand art at Puri beach, depicting the grand chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The festival holds immense […]
Aditya Sisodia In the realm of Indian art, the limelight often falls on modern and contemporary works, leaving the country’s rich historical arts in the shadows. The cultural heritage of India, spanning centuries, has faced its share of looting and plunder by invaders, colonial powers, and opportunistic individuals seeking profit. It is disheartening to witness
Aditya Sisodia As the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra approaches, the Grand Road facing the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is undergoing a magnificent transformation. Spanning a sprawling 4,000 square meters in front of the temple’s lion gate, a group of 25 skilled artists have come together to create giant chita patterns, adorning the path
Aditya Sisodia The London Design Biennale (1-25 Jun’23) has brought together a diverse range of designers and innovators from around the world to showcase their interactive, musical, and kinetic creations. With the theme of “The Global Game: Remapping Collaborations,” the exhibition promises to offer a unique and immersive experience for visitors. Among the participating countries,
Aditya Sisodia Museums had long served as custodians of history and repositories of cultural treasures, dating back to ancient times when Ennigaldi-Nanna’s museum in Mesopotamia pioneered the concept of curated collections. Today, museums have proliferated exponentially, holding artefacts and nations’ collective cultural wealth. However, can museums transcend their role as mere storehouses of historical relics?
Aditya Sisodia Saffron Art, a renowned platform for art enthusiasts and collectors, is delighted to announce the return of its annual Summer Online Auction. The event promises an extraordinary catalogue of works by leading modern and contemporary South Asian artists, offering a captivating glimpse into the region’s vibrant art scene. One of the standout pieces
Aditya Sisodia The Cleveland Museum of Art is set to transport visitors into the captivating realm of Udaipur with its upcoming exhibition, “A Splendid Land: Paintings from Royal Udaipur.” Organised by the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, this remarkable showcase highlights the landscape paintings commissioned by the Mewar kings, who once ruled over the
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,