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The Pakistani-American artist currently has a groundbreaking feminist public installation on display in New York While the miniature is a long-standing motif of her formidable oeuvre, there is certainly nothing minuscule about the stature of acclaimed Pakistani-American visual artist Shahzia Sikander in the art world. In fact, the 54-year-old’s most recent public project could definitely […]
Nostalgia, cultures, traditions, mythologies, agriculture, women’s rights – Abir Pothi discovers that the list of inspiration is quite long for these Lucknow-based artists. Mainaz Bano: Themes of a colonial past Raised in an Awadhi family, Mainaz is fascinated by miniatures. Zari sarees worn by her mother at festive occasions, with intricate floral designs and distinct
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The art world has the unique ability to reveal visual delights and exciting artists from lesser-known places — and then all of a sudden, that celebration seems to stop without a warning. This work is just 2.4 inches by 3.5 inches. The detailing and the dream-like mystery of Sen\’s work enriches, inspires and brings peaceIn
Bireswar Sen: The landscape artist who reimagined the Indian miniature Read More »