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Art exhibition and book launch, “ROOTS: Art from the Tribal Heartland of India,” is poised to enchant audiences at the Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, from February 2nd to 14th, 2024. Curated by Dr Alka Pande and Mitchell Crites, this cultural journey into the dreams, aspirations, legends, and wisdom of India’s first […]
Indigenous art has always been viewed as “primitive art” and confined to ethnographic institutions rather than art galleries by Western, non-Indigenous artists and critics. It is possible to appreciate Indigenous art forms while acknowledging that they are frequently produced in artistic traditions that diverge significantly from those connected to the fine arts institutions in the
The penultimate day of the Indian Art, Architecture and Design Biennale, 2023 titled, ‘DESHAJ: Bharat X Design’, kicked off with enlightening keynote addresses by Mr. Nicola Stripolli Tarshito, renowned artist and professor, and Dr. Madhuvanti Ghose, accomplished art historian and Alsdorf Associate Curator at the Art Institute of Chicago who shared their unique artistic perspectives
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Introduction In a significant stride towards enriching India’s cultural tapestry, the inaugural Art Mumbai is set to take place from November 16-19 at the Mahalakshmi Race Course. Spearheaded by visionaries Minal Vazirani, Dinesh Vazirani, Nakul Dev Chawla, and Conor Macklin, the fair aims to unite India’s premier galleries and artists under one roof. Setting the
Is Mumbai Ready to Embrace the Global Spotlight with Art Mumbai 2023? Read More »
Introduction In a thought-provoking lecture at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Parul Dave Mukherji, a faculty member at the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), delved into the intricate realms of Indian art history. She shed light on the profound significance of mimesis, the representation of the real
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, renowned for its vast collection spanning millennia of art history, is breaking new ground by venturing into the digital realm. The museum has introduced a cutting-edge augmented reality app named Replica, allowing users to engage with a virtual version of its extensive collection. Developed in collaboration with
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
Hand-printed narratives: Jarracharra brings cultures together at National Crafts Museum Read More »