Rabindranath Tagore’s paintings, once dismissed as side projects, are now celebrated as pioneering abstract expression. His bold brushwork, dreamlike faces, and symbolic landscapes have become a goldmine of inspiration for Bengal’s modernist artists. Contemporary painters channel Tagore’s...
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Kumartuli, the legendary potters’ quarter in North Kolkata, has long been famous for crafting Durga idols that are shipped across India and abroad. But beyond tradition, a new wave of experimental clay art is reshaping its creative identity. Younger sculptors, many trained in fine arts, are...
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West Bengal’s Patua art—also known as Pattachitra—is a centuries-old storytelling tradition where artists paint narrative scrolls and sing as they unroll each scene. These vibrant visuals, filled with gods, demons, tigers, and tales of social reform, are now leaping into the digital age through...
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Tucked into the artistic heart of West Bengal, Shantiniketan is more than a university town—it’s a living studio of heritage crafts. Among its most cherished contributions are Batik textiles and embossed leather goods, two distinct art forms that beautifully combine tradition, functionality,...
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In the villages and small towns of West Bengal, Jatra—a form of folk theatre—once ruled the nights with roaring drama and mythological tales. But it wasn’t just the performances that captured attention. The bold, hand-painted posters advertising these shows were iconic—filled with oversized...
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Kolkata’s streets are alive—not just with people, traffic, and chai stalls—but with walls that whisper stories, shout slogans, and celebrate culture through vibrant graffiti and murals. What began as a fringe, underground form of expression is now gaining recognition as a powerful urban art...
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As time transforms palaces into ruins and oral traditions fade with aging storytellers, Bardhaman’s artistic legacy stands at a critical juncture. Yet, the 21st century has also brought a renewed interest in preserving and reviving the art of this historic town. From government-backed heritage...
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Bardhaman, historically one of Bengal’s most important princely states, was more than just a center of governance—it was also a thriving hub for regional art. Nestled between the cultural capital of Kolkata and rural Bengal’s vibrant folk traditions, Bardhaman became a melting pot where...
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The visual culture of Bardhaman’s royal courts was defined not only by architecture and painting but also by the grandeur of costume and pageantry. In traditional Bardhaman art—especially portraiture, sculpture, and festival tableaux—the attire of royals and nobles became an expressive language...
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Bardhaman, a princely stronghold in Bengal, boasts a rich heritage not only in politics and tradition but also in art. Among its most enchanting yet lesser-known treasures are the murals found within its grand palaces and estates. These wall paintings, often hidden in aging halls and corridors,...
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