Based on meditative, natural and tribal themes, the artworks of Yashwant Singh are being exhibited on the official website of the Ampas Art Gallery Heavily influenced by Indian folk and tribal art, Yashwant Singh’s paintings feature tattoos and piercings, kitchen artifacts, weapons, masks and textiles — all of which take us to an abstract world […]

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Artworks from 30 artists reflecting the high creativity and great suffering of the lockdown from multiple locations are being brought together in an extensive online exhibition  Conceived on the first day of the initial three-week lockdown, a remote arts residency featuring 30 artists confined in homes and studios in a multitude of locations, has culminated […]

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As the world adjusts to the ‘new normal’, art has moved beyond the conventional confines of dedicated art studios   Confined to one’s home, the idea of a conducive space to work in, has been reshaped and modified in current times. Naturally, the art world too has seen a shift in their studio spaces, which has […]

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On the death anniversary of Premola Ghose, India International Centre is hosting an exhibition showcasing her works, bringing out her love for travel and history  For over four decades, late Premola Ghose headed the programme division at India International Centre. To commemorate her first death anniversary, here’s an exhibition – ‘A Nomad’s Journey: Travels With […]

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When it comes to supporting a cause, painters never shrink away from donating their work as a generous form of charity   Watching from afar and unable to help immediately was deeply troubling for writer Ina Puri, as Cyclone Amphan raged powerfully across the city and the villages in West Bengal. Once the storm finally abated, […]

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The pandemic has led people to explore life beyond their jobs and households and many are exploring the pleasures of gardening. Surprisingly, millennials are the amongst enthusiasts of this new trend  The need to stay indoors during the pandemic has led to a rekindling of old hobbies and even discovering new passions – social media […]

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To commemorate the works of Renaissance painter and architect Raphael on his 500th death anniversary, the India International Centre is hosting an online exhibition Born Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael was crowned the ‘Prince of Painters’ by Giorgio Vasari, a 16th-century biographer of artists. Commemorating his 500th death anniversary India International Centre is organising an online exhibition […]

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Abir Karmakar’s artistic interpretations of the effect of the pandemic on the lives of millions is an attempt to keep the memories alive. Lest we forget  “This story of the pandemic in our country is much larger than the virus. As one half of the nation tries to escape death by apathy, how can we […]

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