Indian art
Spectrum of artistic delights from Odisha
May 6, 2017
Odisha is the ground of polished and slick artisans, who since decades have been carrying forward the artistic legacy of the traditional craftworks from Odisha, which still remain undiscovered by many travellers.
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India starting to appreciate art through memes
May 4, 2017
In an increasingly connected world, which interacts on the internet, new ways of experiencing fine art are turning out to be through images with funny captions.
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Mumbai hosts its first zine festival
May 2, 2017
An artists' duo is working on reinvigorating zine culture in India, putting them on display at an ongoing exhibition in Mumbai while also teaching others how to curate and celebrate the culture of self-published comics and literature.
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Patachitra: Ancient scroll painting of Bengal
April 26, 2017
The vibrant and expressive folk art by the patua community from West Bengal is a truly colourful one, which is being sustained in times of change.
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Guarding the artwork from Kutch
December 27, 2016
This art preservation centre is working towards conserving and propagating artwork from India’s largest district, Kutch. Referred to as Kutchi work, the distinctive thread and mirror work is unique to this part of India but is slowly loosening its ends to other places.
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Bandhani, made in Gujarat
December 21, 2016
This textile art has been a part of Gujarati culture since times immemorial and has now come to be synonymous to the fashion associated with this state of India. After spreading its wings across the country and finding place in wardrobes of women from varied cultures and communit...
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India and its blossoms
February 22, 2016
India is a land packed with assorted customs and traditions, and flowers shape a huge part of them. From religious observances to marriages, no celebration is complete without flowers. And, each state has a connection with a different one.
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Shahpur Jat
December 30, 2015
This village in South Delhi has earned the name of a fashion hub over the years. The contrast between the village-like surroundings and the upscale designer studios is eye-catching but also hides the harsh realities of the fashion business. It is interesting to note that where on...
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Italian Art in Delhi
December 15, 2015
India is at the centre of the maps displayed at the art exhibition ‘Terra Incognita’, in the Italian Cultural Centre in Delhi, till January 10 2016. Italian artist Pietro Ruffo goes across the history of the country through different times, using old or more modern maps and t...
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