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Raghupathy’s Dynamic Artistry Blends Realism with Abstraction, Inspiring Cultural Reflection and Innovation

Ranjith Raghupathy is an artist whose unwavering dedication to self-discovery and experimentation has defined his route through the art world. Raghupathy, who has a background in art education, set out on a mission to discover his own artistic voice. Along the way, he explored the complex relationships that exist between realistic and abstract aspects as […]

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Kaleidoscopic World of Khes: Rich Textile Tradition of Punjab

Smriti Malhotra Within the vibrant and patterned tapestry of Punjab’s cultural heritage, lies a multifaceted textile tradition called Khes weaving. For years, women of the state have been weaving beautiful khes creations to be taken away with them to their future homes once they are married. The khes can be used as a quilt, as

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The Enduring Legacies of Anupam Sud and Mary Cassatt

Saptarshi Ghosh Belonging to different eras and hailing from radically different backgrounds, Anupam Sud and Mary Cassatt are two artists who have left an indelible impression in the history of art. Sud is a veteran artist, who is considered one of the finest printmakers in India. Belonging to a conservative family, Sud’s commitment to her

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Cotton Stain: An Anecdote

Abhishek Dixit Women wearing animal heads were the attraction in a performance called “Cotton Stainers” at Khoj Studios. The performance was strong and asked numerous questions about women empowerment and the difficulties they face every day in Indian society. The performance consisted of four different women taking on different concepts but with a common theme

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\’The world needs to rally for Afghan artists\’; Beyoncé croons to Basquiat; \’India\’s Banksy\’ gets interviewed

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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