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Palak Modi Explores the Intersection of Social Constructivism and Minimalism Through Black and White Art

Palak Modi is an artist whose work explores the relationship between social constructivism and minimalism. She primarily uses black and white to create paintings and sculptures. Modi aims to communicate complicated thoughts with elegant simplicity by exploring the delicate balance between simplicity and human societal constructions through the use of a modern abstract style. Modi […]

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Exploring Identity and Belonging Through Material and Emotion in Rumika Bhaumik’s Artistic Journey

Through her artistic journey, Rumika Bhaumik explores herself by skilfully fusing her personal story with the materials and forms she comes across. Her art, which is based on the themes of ownership and belonging, transcends actual locations by bringing her energy to them and defining her identity inside them. Bhaumik drew inspiration for her artwork

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The Artistic Revolution of Banksy: Bridging the Gap Between Street Art and Fine Art

Introduction Most societies have long held a view that graffiti and street art are forms of vandalism, associated with rebellious teenagers and criminals, characterised by spray-paint defacement. On the other end of the spectrum, “fine art” traditionally includes 17th-century paintings and sculptures that are traded within elite auction halls. These two forms of art—street and

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Embracing Resilience: Floating Architecture Offers Sustainable Solutions for Rising Seas and Climate Challenges

The Reality of Climate Change As we confront the urgency of the climate crisis, the impact of rising sea levels cannot be ignored. Coastal communities, home to around 900 million people, face the acute threat of disappearing due to increasing flood risks. Instead of relying solely on traditional methods like seawalls, some architects are pioneering

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This week, our artists bring you layers, landscapes, social and desi themes

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

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