Art and Culture

Indian artists at Venice Biennale 2019

Indian artists at Venice Biennale 2019

May 16, 2019

India is back at the Venice Biennale with its second-ever pavilion after a hiatus of eight years and also has three artists participating in the main exhibition.

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India’s pop-up exhibition wins international award

India’s pop-up exhibition wins international award

May 4, 2019

The ‘Bonjour India Experience’ was the flagship initiative of the Bonjour India 2017-18, a festival to celebrate the friendship between India and France through more than 300 events spread over four months across 33 Indian cities.

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Painting with a camera

Painting with a camera

December 3, 2018

Looking at the images that Shanthi Kasi produces, one would hardly believe that they are not hand paintings and are digital photographs instead!

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Bodhisena, the first Indian who voyaged to Japan

Bodhisena, the first Indian who voyaged to Japan

June 20, 2018

Bodhisena, the oldest Indian monk, who was a resident of Japan continues to influence the culture in Japan till today

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Wiping out our languages

Wiping out our languages

May 10, 2018

Though India’s wide English speaking population is one of the advantages the country has, is the government’s official language killing its other 22 officially recognised and hundreds of other regional languages? Here is what people think.

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Cherry Blossom Festival in Meghalaya

Cherry Blossom Festival in Meghalaya

October 23, 2017

The Indian edition of the International Cherry Blossom festival will be held in the state of Meghalaya for the second time in a row.

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La Plage, Juan-les-Pins by Picasso in India

La Plage, Juan-les-Pins by Picasso in India

October 18, 2017

Critically acclaimed painting by Picasso, La Plage, Juan-les-Pins has been bought by the key person at the Lodha group, and is up at display at his new luxury home in Mumbai.

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Terracotta Tales

Terracotta 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.

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The art of Kalamezhuthu from Kerala

The 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.

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Art and Culture in times of web proliferation

Art and Culture in times of web proliferation

March 16, 2017

Artists and ardent culture connoisseurs have often criticised the growing trend of digital dependence hurting the art and culture space; however, the future might look back at the 21st century as a period of renaissance in art and culture.

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Sujata Bajaj’s ‘Ganapati’ connection

Sujata Bajaj’s ‘Ganapati’ connection

March 14, 2017

A sincere worshipper of Lord Ganapati (Ganesha), Indian artist Sujata Bajaj has been creating geometrical and sharp structures of the deity over the years and recently came up with another book of creations, titled ‘Ganapati’.

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Goa’s fascinating Shigmo Festival

Goa’s fascinating Shigmo Festival

March 2, 2017

The western Indian state of Goa, a major tourist destination, is geared up to host the annual Shigmo Festival - a celebration of traditions and history through the eyes cultures and colours.

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