Mural Magic: Decoding Kerala’s Temple Wall Art

Mural Magic: Decoding Kerala’s Temple Wall Art

Step into the sacred interiors of Kerala’s ancient temples, and you’ll discover more than devotion—you’ll witness a stunning blend of spirituality and artistry. Kerala’s temple murals, painted directly onto walls with natural pigments, are not just decorative—they are sacred stories rendered in...

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The Enchanting World of Kathakali: Dance Meets Painting

The Enchanting World of Kathakali: Dance Meets Painting

Few art forms blend storytelling, visual art, and theatrical mastery quite like Kathakali, Kerala’s classical dance-drama that unfolds like a living painting. With its origins dating back over 400 years, Kathakali is more than a performance—it’s a visual epic where colour, expression, and...

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Gopal Ghose: Flower of Fire” Retrospective

Gopal Ghose: Flower of Fire” Retrospective

In the quiet elegance of Kolkata’s Alipore Museum, an extraordinary retrospective exhibition titled “Flower of Fire” casts a glowing spotlight on the brilliant legacy of Gopal Ghose—one of India’s most lyrical and expressive modern artists. This immersive show, open to the public from January...

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IMAGINARIUM 5.0: India’s Boldest Visual Voices Unite at Emami Art

IMAGINARIUM 5.0: India’s Boldest Visual Voices Unite at Emami Art

Kolkata’s Emami Art is currently abuzz with creative energy as it hosts IMAGINARIUM 5.0, the fifth edition of its much-anticipated All India Open Call exhibition. Running through June 8, 2025, this large-scale showcase transforms the gallery into a vivid, thought-provoking landscape of emerging...

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Unveiling Global Conversations: 3rd Kolkata International Art Exhibition 2025 at Joka

Unveiling Global Conversations: 3rd Kolkata International Art Exhibition 2025 at Joka

Every few years, Kolkata’s vibrant art scene finds itself at the crossroads of tradition and transformation—and the 3rd Kolkata International Art Exhibition 2025 (KIAE 2025) is precisely that moment of convergence. Nestled in the cultural enclave of Joka, this compelling showcase takes place...

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Dhaka Art Summit: A Global Platform for Bangladeshi Creativity

Dhaka Art Summit: A Global Platform for Bangladeshi Creativity

The Dhaka Art Summit has become the beating heart of Bangladesh’s contemporary art scene—a biennial event that transforms the capital into a hub of imagination, dialogue, and global connectivity. Founded in 2012 by the Samdani Art Foundation, the summit offers a dynamic platform where emerging...

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The Spiritual Aesthetics of Nakshi Kantha Embroidery

The Spiritual Aesthetics of Nakshi Kantha Embroidery

Nakshi Kantha is more than just embroidery—it is poetry in thread, stitched with love, memory, and spirituality. Rooted in rural Bengal and thriving in the heartlands of Bangladesh, this age-old tradition turns worn-out fabric into living art, often created by women as a form of storytelling,...

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Bangladesh’s Mobile Canvas

Bangladesh’s Mobile Canvas

Rickshaw art is one of Bangladesh’s most colorful and unconventional art forms—a blend of popular culture, folk expression, and mobile storytelling. Found mainly on cycle rickshaws in Dhaka, Chittagong, and other cities, this vibrant visual language turns everyday transportation into a moving...

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Modern Masters of Bangladesh: Zainul Abedin’s Lasting Impact

Modern Masters of Bangladesh: Zainul Abedin’s Lasting Impact

Zainul Abedin is more than a celebrated painter—he is the architect of modern Bangladeshi art. Revered as Shilpacharya or “Great Teacher of Art,” his influence shaped not only the aesthetics of the country but also its cultural identity. Through brush and pencil, Abedin captured the struggles,...

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The Legacy of Jamdani Weaving: Bangladesh’s Textile Treasure

The Legacy of Jamdani Weaving: Bangladesh’s Textile Treasure

Jamdani weaving stands as a symbol of Bangladesh’s artistic finesse and cultural endurance. More than just fabric, Jamdani is a story told in thread—a story of elegance, identity, and resilience. With its roots tracing back to the Mughal era, this intricate handloom tradition once adorned the...

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