Culture
Are memes a form of art?
June 17, 2017
Nonsensical, hilarious, sarcastic but easily relatable and obviously democratic - memes in the present scene of internet proliferation is definitely adding a different hue to our otherwise mundane life.
Read MoreTerracotta Tales
June 13, 2017
Terracotta has been a central ornamental and constructional material throughout India ever since the inception of the earliest civilisations. The multifaceted use of terracotta has declared it as a traditional art form reflective of the Indian culture and heritage.
Read MoreRestoring a movable palace from the Mughal era
June 7, 2017
A rare, royal red tent belonging to Shah Jahan is being preserved by the Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan where it has been for centuries.
Read MoreThe tale of the Garjiya Devi Temple
June 3, 2017
Situated near Ramnagar in Uttarakhand, the Garjiya Devi Temple is considered a sacred shrine that is believed to have been formed by the mud and clay that came along during a flood, years ago. Surrounded by the Kosi River tributary, the temple holds a rich, religious significance...
Read MoreL’art du « kalamezhuthu » du Kerala
May 31, 2017
Les vifs dessins du « kalamezhuthu » représentent les croyances du peuple du Kerala, un Etat situé au sud de l’Inde, où cet art des temples est créé et glorifié. L’air est léger, frais et parfumé. Les bâtons d’encens allumés près des idoles et le mince trait ...
Read MoreVictoria Memorial goes live on Google Arts & ...
May 30, 2017
On the International Museum Day, art lovers from around the world got to browse through three exhibitions of the iconic Victoria Memorial in Kolkata which went live on the Google Art & Culture Project.
Read MoreBringing back the Snail Mail
May 24, 2017
In the world where connections are made and broken over a matter of seconds, an artist is trying to keep alive the art of communication through letters.
Read MoreThe art of Kalamezhuthu from Kerala
May 16, 2017
A temple art, the vivid drawings of the Kalamezhuthu are a representation of the beliefs of the people from the south Indian state of Kerala, where it is crafted and celebrated.
Read MoreRabindranath Tagore: A visionary poet’s quest fo...
May 9, 2017
Understanding Rabindranath Tagore as a prophet, who perceived the architecture of world order almost a century ago, is an international focus and every year the world engages in an exchange of Tagore philosophies that remain a source of inspiration for life, beyond all age bracke...
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