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Originating in 19th-century Bengal near the Kalighat temple, this art was first sold to pilgrims. Over time, Kalighat paintings became social commentaries—mocking British colonialists, greedy priests, and corrupt babus. What makes Kalighat unique is its bold lines, sweeping brushwork, and...
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Madhubani painting, a vibrant folk art from Bihar, thrives on storytelling through color, pattern, and mythology. Practiced for centuries by the women of Mithila, these artworks were once drawn on mud walls with natural dyes. Today, they grace paper, canvas, and textiles, gaining global...
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This June, Paris glows brighter than ever with a tapestry of powerful exhibitions. Steve McQueen unveils intimate floral photography, David Hockney returns with a vibrant retrospective, and Brice Marden offers meditative works on paper. Across multiple venues, the mood is diverse—personal,...
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“Zaat,” on view at the British Council Gallery in Delhi until July 31, is not your average sculpture show. Created by Sonakshi, this exhibition dives deep into womanhood, lineage, and memory—using metal as the medium and maternal heritage as the muse. Part of the British Council’s...
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History walks into the present with Caravaggio’s $50-million painting now on display in Bengaluru. This is a monumental moment in Indian art history—marking the first-ever exhibition of a Caravaggio original on Indian soil. The painting, believed to have been created over 400 years ago,...
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In the grand narrative of modern art, the story of Anna-Eva Bergman and Hans Hartung is one of both passionate love and radical abstraction. As individual artists, they made their mark with bold techniques and unique visual languages. As a couple, they nurtured a rare creative synergy that...
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Aboriginal art, rooted in one of the world’s oldest living cultures, is now captivating contemporary art circles across Europe. With its bold dot patterns, symbolic storytelling, and spiritual depth, this art form is stepping beyond its traditional boundaries and finding new resonance in...
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Firozabad, near Agra, is known as the City of Bangles, where molten glass dances into shimmering circles of color. For centuries, this town has been the heart of India’s bangle-making industry, with its lanes echoing the clink of glass and the roar of furnaces. Bangles are more than...
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Before cinema and streaming, there was Nautanki—a vibrant folk theatre form of Uttar Pradesh that brought stories to life through music, dance, and drama. Performed in village squares under moonlit skies, Nautanki is a heady mix of folklore, social messages, and comic relief. With...
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Gorakhpur’s terracotta art is a celebration of the earth, shaped into sacred figures, animals, and decorative items. This age-old tradition, centered around rural potter communities, transforms humble clay into intricate masterpieces. The most iconic symbol is the terracotta horse, often...
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