Art
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THE GLORY & DECLINE OF PATNA KALAM
The influence of two different styles - Mughal and British -produced one unique style in the form of Patna Kalam incorporating great aesthetic beauty and exuberant consciousness
7 min |
May - July 2022
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ART IN EVERY CORNER
Every house in the Odisha village of Raghurajpur is a museum of art and each household has at least one Chitrakar, who is highly skilled and immensely creative
5 min |
May - July 2022
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The Power of the WRITTEN WORD
Pushpamala N's latest solo show comprises two distinct sets of works based on the common thread of scripts which seem contrary in nature; one is like shasanas: a practice associated with power and the other with resistance, says Saraswathy K Bhattathiri
4 min |
May - July 2022
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Rock Solid
Unakoti in Tripura is matchless in terms of absolute grandeur and artistry for its amazing rock-cut carvings and huge sculptures
3 min |
May - July 2022
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The Palette of Dreams
Bright, sparkly, rippling with life and energy, bursting with love and longing, artist Samir Sarkar's paintings are sheer poetry written with colours
4 min |
May - July 2022
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THE MYSTERY OF THE INFINITE
Bharatanatyam dancer Geeta Chandran's new dance autobiography speaks of how she tackled the pandemic as an artist and inspires all to emerge out of darkness
4 min |
May - July 2022
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The Unity of Arts
A four-day multi-faceted arts festival at IGNCA provides artists, art connoisseurs an opportunity to understand, appreciate and facilitate the birth of new forms of art
2 min |
May - July 2022
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LALIT KALA AKADEMI AWARDS FOR 20 ARTISTS
The 62nd National Exhibition of Art covering artworks from a broad range of mediums exhibits artistic brilliance, innovative use of materials and aesthetic appeal of the selected artists
2 min |
May - July 2022
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THE LONE GENIUS
Even as he feels lonely in the present times of a new normal, acclaimed artist Riyas Komu challenges himself to remain alert and active through his art, says Neelam Gupta
10+ min |
May - July 2022
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BEAUTY IN A BLUR
A. Viswam's art disparages the linear theory of mechanical abstracts and goes beyond conventions of primal change. His abstracts are a free flow of stories, travels and association with rituals
4 min |
May - July 2022
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A HOMEMAKER'S TRYST WITH ART
Kolkata-based Sangita Jain shows us nothing is impossible if you are passionate about it
1 min |
May - July 2022
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ART OF SAVING THE TIGER
Artist Michelle Poonawalla raises ₹7.4L for WWF with the auction of her tiger sculpture
1 min |
May - July 2022
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ART FOR A CAUSE
New initiative by artist duo Thukral & Tagra called 'and Archive' includes a collection of books and gameplay to disseminate valuebased knowledge across different generations
1 min |
May - July 2022
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HYUNDAI HONOURS 25 ARTISTS
Automaker Hyundai's philanthropic arm honours 25 artists with a grant of Rs 1 lakh each from diverse fields of art, craft and culture enabling them to focus on their art
2 min |
May - July 2022
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Traditionally CONTEMPORARY
Kanhai's Contemporary Golden Krishna exhibition displays different episodes from Krishna's life carrying forward the essence of traditional techniques into contemporary
1 min |
May - July 2022
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GANDHI'S IDEALS, BUDDHA'S INSPIRATION
Earthy Hues showcases sculptures and artworks inspired by human evolution and nature featuring artists Anki Bhutia and G. Reghu
2 min |
May - July 2022
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TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND
Three-day music festival in IGNCA to remember Bharat Ratna Pt Bhimsen Joshi, one of our greatest vocalists in the Hindustani classical tradition
1 min |
May - July 2022
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Tradition Meets Modernity
Organised across five venues, Nepal’s biggest art event gives space to diverse forms of indigenous arts featuring more than 300 artworks from 130 artists
1 min |
May - July 2022
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Goodwill Gesture
PM Modi gifts hand-crafted artworks to Quad leaders showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity
3 min |
May - July 2022
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Behind The Mask
A small Bengal village caters to the need for the spectacularly large masks involved in the Chhau folk dance form, but the assault of modernity has made its future uncertain, says Jimmy Arora
5 min |
Nov - Jan 2018
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A League of His Own
Revered as one of our most prominent and critically acclaimed modernists, 92-year-old Krishen Khanna has no intention of slowing down as he gets ready to showcase his brand new Mahabharta series.
6 min |
August - October 2016
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Sense of the moment
Colombian-born installation artist Pedro Gómez-Egaña’s art refers to historical and cultural intersections between technology and temporality, while presenting the powerful and uncanny character of structures and machines.
6 min |
August - October 2016
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Strings Of Melody
Veena virtuoso Ananthapadmanabhan and his art are a testimony to the grand musical heritage of India, values, principles and charm of an era gone by.
4 min |
Feb - April 2018
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Building A Legacy Of Great Art
The prolific Devi Prosad Roy Chowdhury enriched various areas of art through his paintings, sculptures and writings and his excellent draughtsmanship will forever remain a great example for the new generations of sculptors.
6 min |
Feb - April 2018
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Message Packs The Punch
Women sculptors might be less in number but their message is chillingly attention-drawing and depicts the real life environment as they force us to look within and suffer pangs of guilt.
6 min |
Feb - April 2018
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Tryst With Traditional Woodcrafts
The legendary carpenters from Haryana’s Khati community transformed basic material into highly decorative, aesthetic and outranking pieces of art.
4 min |
Feb - April 2018
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The Rise Of The Superstar
As Sudarshan Shetty, the Artistic Curator of the Third Edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, prepares to unveil one of the world’s biggest art exhibitions, he speaks to Art Life Soul on art, his practice, and the making of the big event
7 min |
November 2016 - January 2017
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Larger Than Life
An extremely demanding and successful artist, Rameshwar Broota continues to stretch his own canvas so that it can arrive at the kind of flexibility he requires in order to set paint to his creation, says Rashme Sehgal.
5 min |
November 2016 - January 2017
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Heavy Mettle
A handful of Bengal artisans keep the 4,000-year-old tribal craft of dokra alive and kicking, thanks to their charming folk motifs, a rustic beauty and imaginative designs and patterns, says Jimmy Arora.
6 min |
November 2016 - January 2017
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The Golden Couple
Individually, each is a force to be reckoned with. Together, Arpita and Paramjit singh are one of the most-celebrated art couples in the country.
5 min |