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Hand-printed narratives: Jarracharra brings cultures together at National Crafts Museum

Fabric is something that is integral to many cultures all over the world. It conveys a sense of history and past, revealing the roots of the region. The striking colors and fascinating patterns of the hand-printed fabrics created by the female artists of Maningrida instill a sense of awe as one gazes at them. Jarracharra brings …

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Mrinalini Mukherjee’s Art Redefined Contemporary Indian Art

Abhishek Kumar February 15, ON THIS DAY “My mythology is de-conventionalised and personal, as indeed are my methods and materials. […] My idea of the sacred is not rooted in any specific culture. To me it is a feeling that I may get in a church, mosque, temple, or forest. […] My inspiration and visual …

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