The culture of kite flying in India

Bright coloured kites, spools and their coloured threads paint a perfect picture in the Indian skies especially during the harvest festivals and the Indian independence day. In the country, kite flying goes beyond festivities - it is an expression of patriotism and also marks the...

Of art, nature and fashion

Artists like Rembrandt Harmenszoon, Vincent van Gogh, Willem de Kooning, and many others popularised the impasto painting technique with their thick consistencies and fine knife strokes. Today, an Indian visual artist Nandita Richie is diversifying the art form into ‘wearablesâ...

The history of Air India’s priceless collection ...

The Air India collection is not just a 100 pieces of the finest artists’ paintings. There is of course oil on canvas and acrylic on canvas, but the story doesn’t end there

Celebrating the Korean cultural wave in India

The Korean wave in India has evolved from a regional development into a national phenomenon. Looking at the increasing number of K-culture fanatics in the country, the Korean Cultural Centre in India organised Changwon K-POP India 2018 that drew K-pop enthusiasts from all over th...

Mumbai’s Victorian and Art Deco buildings ge...

An ensemble of buildings in Mumbai has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site owing to its Victorian Gothic and Art Deco style and architecture.

Roads in India – vehicles, people & ani...

Overcrowded roads with not just vehicles but also animals and pedestrians are not a rare sight in India. Painting a picture of the roads in India, artist Sara Keller comes up with the ‘Indian Mobilities’ project, through an exhibition and a book to share her experiences with ...

Nihang: the warrior Sikhs

The Nihang sect of Sikhs was initially established to preserve peace and to guard the Sikh Gurudwaras. Today, even after more than 300 years, their descendants continue to live spiritual lives, train in martial arts and help their community.

Kahlo inspired designs

Unique interiors and house decors are something that everyone wants. There are so many ways to create exceptional interior designs. Lately, many decors and designs, including Indian are getting inspired by the works of Frida Kahlo. Born in 1907, Frida Kahlo, wife of Mexican mural...

Reinforcing the status of Indian handwoven textile...

In a Franco-Indian artistic fusion, organisations are reviving and popularising indian weaving techniques globally. While India masters the craft of weaving, France offers expertise in tailoring and fabric manipulation; thus creating a product that introduces something new to bot...

Dans le petit Rann de Kutch