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The global pandemic reshaped lives—and naturally, art. As the world shut down, artists turned inward, creating work that reflected solitude, anxiety, and resilience. This new wave of post-pandemic art is deeply personal, often minimalist, and rooted in emotional truth. For months, studios...
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Folk puppetry in Bengal, once a thriving form of village entertainment, is finding new purpose in contemporary performance art. Forms like Putul Nach (doll dance) and shadow puppetry used to narrate stories from Ramayana, local legends, and social messages in rural gatherings. Today, young...
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While most street art shines in daylight, a new breed of artists is embracing the night. Using glow-in-the-dark paints, UV-reactive colors, and strategic lighting, they create murals and installations that come alive after sunset. Nighttime street art transforms quiet alleys into glowing...
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Light is no longer just a tool to illuminate art—it has become the art itself. Contemporary artists are now sculpting with light, bending it, projecting it, and casting intricate shadows to create powerful, immersive experiences. From large-scale light installations in public spaces to...
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Indian weddings are not just ceremonies—they’re immersive art events. From hand-painted invitations to floral mandaps, art plays a huge role in expressing identity, tradition, and beauty. Every region has its wedding art: intricate mehendi designs in the North, vibrant Pattachitra...
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QR codes are no longer just for menus or payments—they’re becoming part of the street art movement. In cities across the world, including India, artists are embedding QR codes into murals and graffiti to make their work interactive and digital. When scanned with a smartphone, these QR codes...
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Modern galleries are no longer neutral spaces. Increasingly, they have become arenas for political commentary—where artists confront issues like inequality, censorship, human rights, and state control through bold, thought-provoking works. Contemporary artists are using painting, sculpture,...
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Clay, one of humanity’s oldest artistic materials, is experiencing a modern renaissance. Once associated mainly with pottery and craft, clay is now being reclaimed by contemporary artists as a medium of bold expression, storytelling, and even rebellion. Today’s clay artists aren’t just...
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The fusion of classical music and visual arts is an evolving form of multisensory storytelling. When an artist paints to the rhythm of a sitar or a vocalist performs in front of a live painting session, it creates a powerful conversation between sound and sight. In India, this fusion is not...
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Women street artists in India are leaving bold marks across public spaces, challenging not just the walls but also the stereotypes that surround them. Once dominated by male artists, the street art scene is now seeing a powerful wave of women turning the city into their canvas—and their...
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