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Unpacking Gender Dynamics in Design Education in the late 20th century

Feminine Vs Masculine Design Practice In the late 20th century, there has been a significant amount of gender disparity within the field of design education in countries such as England and Wales. Women were discriminated against due to their gender, especially within courses that were traditionally considered masculine and more public in nature. Despite massive […]

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Breaking Taboos: LGBTQ Artists Challenge Norms and Inspire Change in Pakistan

Introduction Art in Pakistan has a long history of providing a unique commentary on social issues and pushing boundaries. However, like in many countries, the art market often remains curated and exclusive, catering primarily to the privileged elite, which results in a limited range of themes, styles, and aesthetics. In this context, the Pakistan Art

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Rewriting Gender Through The Lens: Indian Photographers Challenging The Norm

Prachi Sahasrabudhe Part 5 – “In an attempt to capture gender-based stereotypes through the lens: comprehensive overview and analysis.” Awareness about gender equality is critical in India in order to combat prejudice and violence, promote economic growth, defend human rights, and achieve long-term development. According to research, boosting gender equality can result in enhanced productivity,

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Rewriting Gender Through The Lens: Indian photographers Challenging The Norm

Prachi Sahasrabudhe Part 4- A Woman’s Work: The Question of gendered labour Gendered labour is a reality in our country that cannot be denied. When it comes to specific types of work, such as domestic tasks or laborious activities in farming, tea plantations, etc., it is frequently thought of as a woman’s job; nevertheless, the

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International Women’s Day Special – Celebrating the Art and Lives of Women Artists

Saptarshi Ghosh Two Faces of Resilience: Judy Chicago and Shirin Neshat Judy Chicago and Shirin Neshat are two very different artists, but what links them is the struggles they had to face as women in the male-dominated American art world. That being said, their individual struggles were very different owing to their different backgrounds. Born

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Marina Abramović and Cindy Sherman: Performing Womanhood

Saptarshi Ghosh Marina Abramović and Cindy Sherman are among the most significant artists currently working today. Abramović is a legendary name in performance art, who uses her body both as a subject and medium to explore themes of emotional and spiritual transfiguration. Sherman, on the other hand, is known for photographing herself while enacting various

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Yayoi Kusama and Elaine Sturtevant: Outcasted Geniuses

Saptarshi Ghosh Currently 93 years old, Yayoi Kusama has been dubbed the most successful living artist, known for works featuring her signature polka dots. Elaine Sturtevant’s practice on the other hand was far more conceptual, dwelling on questions of authenticity and originality surrounding an artwork. She is best remembered for her reproductions of artworks by

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The Enduring Legacies of Anupam Sud and Mary Cassatt

Saptarshi Ghosh Belonging to different eras and hailing from radically different backgrounds, Anupam Sud and Mary Cassatt are two artists who have left an indelible impression in the history of art. Sud is a veteran artist, who is considered one of the finest printmakers in India. Belonging to a conservative family, Sud’s commitment to her

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Of Art and Defiance: The Lives of Frida Kahlo and Amrita Sher-Gil

Saptarshi Ghosh Two of the foremost women painters of the twentieth century, Amrita Sher-Gil and Frida Kahlo’s artistic careers have uncanny similarities. They carved out unique female subjectivities in their works, thereby introducing a much-needed female perspective in a tradition dominated by male artists for centuries. The female body features prominently in both their art,

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Hair today, art tomorrow! African artist Laetitia Ky locks down using her mane for art, activism

The natural Afro-textured hair, or kinky hair, of African-origin people has long been an issue of cultural pride and civil rights (the latter especially for African-Americans, amid a long history of slavery and issues of ghettoisation and persistent violence by law enforcement authorities). The hiding of this naturally voluminous, dense, curly hair to conform with

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