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We have earlier learned about the Bhadralok of Kolkata and how the term and the people came into being around the 19th century. Bhadralok of course was defined by their Bhadrata (good manners). The Bhadralok did not just inhabit urban spaces, but in rural areas, a defining trait of the Bhadralok is their aversion to […]
Bhadralok: Architectural Legacy and Cultural Identity in Kolkata and Beyond Read More »
JULY 12, ON THIS DAY The renowned American modern painter Andrew Wyeth was born on this day, July 12, 1917. He was a realist painter who painted the land and people around him, in the American countryside of Pennsylvania, as well as his summer home in Maine. Wyeth was born in a family of artists,
Andrew Wyeth: Painting psychological reality in pastoral America Read More »
Asif Imran: Urban and rural landscapes gently evoked As an artist, Asif Imran is deeply inspired by the juxtaposition of urban and rural landscapes, having experienced both in his formative years. A gentle glimpse of socio-economic realities and the changing face of the immediate world around us, influenced by myriad travels, are found expressed in
This week, our artists bring you layers, landscapes, social and desi themes Read More »