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Punit Kadwane’s Philosophy of Art is About Harmony, Empathy and Imperfection

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Punit Kadwane, who grew up in the surroundings of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, captures the spirit of daily life in his gleeful paintings. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) degree from Shipra Fine Art College in 2024, Kadwane’s experience is deeply entwined with the fabric of his country upbringing, which has given him a […]

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The Aesthetics of Imperfection and Insufficiency in Japanese Culture

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The Japanese aesthetic tradition encompasses diverse tastes and arts, from minimalist Noh theatre to flamboyant Kabuki theatre, monochrome brush ink paintings to gold-gilded screen paintings, and simple tea huts to majestic castles. Among these, one distinctive theme stands out: the celebration of imperfection and insufficiency. This Japanese appreciation embraces objects with defects, an impoverished look,

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