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Rock Solid
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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

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3 mins  |
May - July 2022
The Palette of Dreams
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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

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4 mins  |
May - July 2022
THE MYSTERY OF THE INFINITE
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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

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4 mins  |
May - July 2022
The Unity of Arts
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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

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May - July 2022
LALIT KALA AKADEMI AWARDS FOR 20 ARTISTS
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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

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2 mins  |
May - July 2022
THE LONE GENIUS
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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

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10+ mins  |
May - July 2022
BEAUTY IN A BLUR
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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

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4 mins  |
May - July 2022
A HOMEMAKER'S TRYST WITH ART
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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

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
ART OF SAVING THE TIGER
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ART OF SAVING THE TIGER

Artist Michelle Poonawalla raises ₹7.4L for WWF with the auction of her tiger sculpture

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
ART FOR A CAUSE
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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

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
HYUNDAI HONOURS 25 ARTISTS
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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

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2 mins  |
May - July 2022
Traditionally CONTEMPORARY
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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

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
GANDHI'S IDEALS, BUDDHA'S INSPIRATION
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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

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2 mins  |
May - July 2022
TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND
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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

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
Tradition Meets Modernity
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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

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1 min  |
May - July 2022
Goodwill Gesture
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Goodwill Gesture

PM Modi gifts hand-crafted artworks to Quad leaders showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity

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3 mins  |
May - July 2022
Behind The Mask
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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

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5 mins  |
Nov - Jan 2018
A League of His Own
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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.

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6 mins  |
August - October 2016
Sense of the moment
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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.

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6 mins  |
August - October 2016
Strings Of Melody
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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.

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4 mins  |
Feb - April 2018
Building A Legacy Of Great Art
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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.

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6 mins  |
Feb - April 2018
Message Packs The Punch
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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.

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6 mins  |
Feb - April 2018
Tryst With Traditional Woodcrafts
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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.

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4 mins  |
Feb - April 2018
The Rise Of The Superstar
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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

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7 mins  |
November 2016 - January 2017
Larger Than Life
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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.

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5 mins  |
November 2016 - January 2017
Heavy Mettle
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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.

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6 mins  |
November 2016 - January 2017
The Golden Couple
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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.

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5 mins  |
Feb - April 2018
Murals Matter
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Murals Matter

Once she realised that the dance form blended well with traditional Kerala murals, Mohiniattam dancer Kalamandalam Bindhulekha was quick to discover her fancy for the medium.

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3 mins  |
Feb - April 2018
Hidden Heritage
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Hidden Heritage

An archaeological treasure, the naturally carved rocks with primitive cave paintings dating back to approximately 30,000 years make Bhimbetka an awe-inspiring history tale told entirely in pictures.

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1 min  |
Feb - April 2018
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Strings Attached

The traditional art form of puppetry, or Kathputli naach, is making a comeback in Bengal, thanks to the artists adopting modern means to infuse a new life into the age-old art.

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4 mins  |
Feb - April 2018