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Touching the political soul of a country with a Camera

Krispin Joseph PX It’s an absolute godsend to see the photographic work of Bangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam’s work in Kochi Muziris Biennale in this contemporary political-social context. Shahidul Alam is a pioneering photographer in Bangladesh, and he uses the camera as a socio-political tool, not to capture images but to expose society’s bare truth. He […]

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Lalu Prasad Shaw’s Picturesque Depiction of Daily Chores on view at Bikaner House

By Abhishek Kumar, Rajesh Kumar and Vinay Seth “Since 1983, I have dedicated myself primarily to the medium of tempera. Despite their distinction, my prints and paintings mirror the similar affinity for experimentation with space and form, image, harmony, and balance.” —Lalu Prasad Shaw One of the oldest living visual artists today, Lalu Prasad Shaw

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Ina Puri on Lalu Prasad Shaw: “You will be surprised”

By Vinay Seth I had the privilege of having a heart-to-heart conversation with Ina Puri on her upcoming retrospective on the Bengal master Lalu Prasad Shaw. The show is subtitled \’Early and Recent Works\’. The \’Early\’ part largely comprises Lalu\’s prints from the 70s and 80s, and the \’Recent\’ works mostly consist of works done

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Jitish Kallat, Jogen Chowdhury, Jayasri Burman and others: Shows you can still ‘visit’ in 2022

A quick look into shows that are holding out and keeping their doors open to small crowds despite the pandemic says Georgina Maddox River of Faith A Solo Exhibition of Jayasri Burman Gallery Art Exposure On till 1st March 2022. Curated by Ina Puri The artist Jayasri Burman pays tribute to the Ganga that she

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