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In honour of the 75th anniversary of Sweden and India’s diplomatic relations, the Swedish embassy in India has presented a remarkable mural art installation in Delhi’s busy Khan Market. This joint project by Gothenburg, Sweden-based artist Jonathan Josefsson and Delhi Street Art is evidence of the long-lasting connection between the two countries. Symbolic Silhouettes of […]
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
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In the heart of Mumbai’s Sassoon Docks, Mexican artist Paola Delfín embarked on a daring feat, balancing herself on a crane to breathe life into her monumental 40-foot mural. Little did she know that a year later, her captivating creation titled “Humanity,” celebrating the working women of the docks, would be at the centre of
Art is either plagiarism or revolution Paul Gauguin Art inspires, motivates, and influences. Paul Émile Borduas understood it the best. A precursor of the avant-garde Automatiste movement, he radicalized Quebecian and global artists through his 1948 Refus
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Introduction Most societies have long held a view that graffiti and street art are forms of vandalism, associated with rebellious teenagers and criminals, characterised by spray-paint defacement. On the other end of the spectrum, “fine art” traditionally includes 17th-century paintings and sculptures that are traded within elite auction halls. These two forms of art—street and
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Enigmatic street artist Banksy has captivated the world with his provocative and politically charged art. From iconic paintings like “Girl with a Balloon” and “The Flower Thrower” to bold and self-destructive masterpieces like “Love in the Bin,” Banksy’s creations have become protest, peace and a symbol of social expression through stencils and murals he relies
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This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Kritika Verma It is a dizzying prospect to account for the wide variety of individuals that make up the audience of urban street art, “the only immediate feedback the artists get
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Kritika Verma This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in
Kritika Verma This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in
Kritika Verma I knew little about street art or traditional Graffiti when I began working on this thesis. I needed to immerse myself in the street art scene to understand it from an insider’s perspective. This method helped me better understand the relationships between individuals, art, and public spaces. I began communicating with street artists
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