From Protest to Art: Street Walls as Resistance

From Protest to Art: Street Walls as Resistance

Street walls have always been political, but today’s artists are using them more directly as tools of resistance. Murals and graffiti often emerge as visual protests—loud, urgent, and impossible to ignore. When an issue burns—be it a human rights crisis, environmental injustice, or police...

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Reinterpreting Classical Myths in Modern Art

Reinterpreting Classical Myths in Modern Art

Classical myths have always been a rich source of inspiration, but today’s artists are giving these ancient stories a bold, contemporary twist. They revisit gods, heroes, and folklore through a modern lens—infusing them with personal, political, or cultural narratives that resonate today. In...

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3D Printing Meets Canvas: Hybrid Art Techniques

3D Printing Meets Canvas: Hybrid Art Techniques

The marriage of 3D printing with traditional canvas is pushing art into thrilling new territories. Artists are no longer limited to flat surfaces—they’re printing textures, shapes, and sculptures directly onto or alongside painted works. This hybrid approach blends technology and...

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Street Art and Local Languages

Street Art and Local Languages

Language is identity—and street artists are using regional scripts as bold visual elements. Whether it’s Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, or Malayalam, local languages are now appearing proudly in graffiti and murals, making city walls speak in familiar tones. This trend challenges the dominance of...

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Young Indian Painters Breaking the Mold

Young Indian Painters Breaking the Mold

India’s young painters are redefining the visual landscape with bold themes and experimental styles. Moving beyond the conventional forms of landscape or portrait art, this new generation is tackling subjects like gender identity, mental health, climate change, and urban chaos with raw...

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Art Inspired by Mental Health Awareness

Art Inspired by Mental Health Awareness

Mental health has become a powerful subject in contemporary art, offering both visibility and healing. More artists are now using their work to reflect on anxiety, depression, trauma, and the emotional struggles of modern life. This movement is not just about confession—it’s about...

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Palette of Stories: An Invitation to Art That Speaks

Palette of Stories: An Invitation to Art That Speaks

Step into a world where colours tell tales and every brushstroke holds a memory. The Indian Art Cottage (TIAC) proudly presents “Palette of Stories”, a vibrant group exhibition by Dhiren Shasmal, Gautam Das, and Debarshi Shasmal. This show promises to be a rich...

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19th‑Century Company Style Portraiture in Bardhaman

19th‑Century Company Style Portraiture in Bardhaman

In the 19th century, Bardhaman (Burdwan), a princely state in Bengal, emerged as a significant center for hybrid art forms born from the interaction between Indian traditions and British colonial influence. One such artistic movement was the Company Style portraiture, a genre that flourished...

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Image Today Chennai 2025 – Chennai

Image Today Chennai 2025 – Chennai

Prepare for a convergence of art and innovation at Image Today Chennai 2025, India’s flagship exhibition for photography, videography, digital imaging, framing, and album-making. Returning to the Chennai Trade Centre, this three-day event transforms the venue into a lively marketplace and...

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All India Annual Art Exhibition 2025 – Mumbai

All India Annual Art Exhibition 2025 – Mumbai

Every year, the All India Annual Art Exhibition, hosted by the Bombay Art Society, invites art enthusiasts, critics, and collectors to one of the oldest continuous art showcases in India. The 133rd edition, held from March 11–17 at the iconic Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, continues this...

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