Art & Culture

Way of life

30 Jan 2023 11:31 AM IST

Being a fine art artist Hemraj has accomplished a lot and is dwelling on many projects in areas where people find it difficult to survive. He conveys his true self through his artwork and also has knowledge of his field, which makes his work more appealing to critics and art

STORY OF LOVE AMIDST A WAR

30 Jan 2023 11:23 AM IST

When it comes to portraying a story that is so close to her heart and has been waiting to be told, it is a story she heard from her grandmother. It is a story of love set in Lebanon during the 1950s, amidst a civil war. Above all, she was

Solo Art Exhibition ‘Marked Terrain’ evokes emotions and establishes connections

23 Jan 2023 14:04 PM IST

A master often guides a student. But, when the master lets the student develop his identity, unique styles emerge. This can be witnessed in the canvases on display at the Individual Palettes. The works show how artists have found their styles, and how the masters have let the students play

DELHI ARTISTS MESMERISE ART LOVERS
AT INDIA ART FESTIVAL, MUMBAI

23 Jan 2023 13:58 PM IST

The just concluded India Art Festival in Mumbai witnessed artworks from various artists from Delhi. Among them were young Artist Pavani Nagpal who mesmerized the art lovers with her latest art works titled, “Break the Barrier”, focused on Body Positivity and the innate strength of a woman. A philanthropist and

ART FOR WORLD

23 Jan 2023 07:17 AM IST

Despite closure of World Citizen Artists (WCA) in December last year, the organization continues its work of empowering the artist community the world over. The WCA is a pioneering global community of socially engaged artists, creatives, and thinkers whose aim was to create effective and evolutionary change in the world

Rehman Rahi, The World’s Most Prominent Kashmiri Poet.

16 Jan 2023 13:20 PM IST

Renowned Kashmiri poet Rehman Rahi, who dedicated his life to the promotion and preservation of the Kashmiri language and gave its poetry a distinct identity, passed away at his residence in Srinagar, the largest city of Kashmir, on Monday. His age was 97 years. His son Dr Dildar Ahmed confirmed

‘Measures of Lucidity’ attempts to deconstruct the complexities that plague our existence

16 Jan 2023 07:16 AM IST

As a society, are we heading towards a tangled reality? Are we forgetting the plain and the simple that make up our life. ‘Measures of Lucidity’ is a group show which attempts to deconstruct the complexities that plague our existence. The show is curated by Jitha Karthikeyan and will be

THE ART DEN OF NARI HIRA

16 Jan 2023 07:14 AM IST

Publishing Icon Nari Hira is all set to celebrate 50 years of the legendary magazine he founded Stardust on January 28 with lavish celebrations in Mumbai. The media mogul of Magna Publishing Company who founded the careers of many Bollywood superstars as well as editors is a serious art collector

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIVE INTO THE UNKNOWN?

16 Jan 2023 07:13 AM IST

New York-based photographer, Kriti Bisaria presents her new work – “The Plunge” at Art Magnum, New Delhi. Kriti Bisaria is an Indian-born photographer and director whose images are inspired by the vivacious colors of the natural world and the serene movement of water across a landscape. Born in the vibrant

TRISHUL IN SLEEPY HOLLOW

09 Jan 2023 07:15 AM IST

Renowned charcoal artist Ajay De has been commissioned by the Sleepy Hollow village of New York to create his own version of artwork based on the famous 1820 short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” written by Washington Irving. The artist has completed the first painting in charcoal and is

It was really heart-warming to see the reaction of the audience: Sanjeeta Bhattacharya

04 Jan 2023 18:47 PM IST

Singer-songwriter Sanjeeta Bhattacharya has become a name to reckon with in vari- ous music festivals held in the country. Recently the versatile singer and actor performed at the Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival held at Udaipur. Several renowned musicians participated at the Udaipur World Music Festival and Sanjeeta Bhattacharya performed

National Level Winter Carnival 2023 begins in Manali

02 Jan 2023 07:26 AM IST

National Level Winter Carnival is all set to be held in Manali from today to boost winter tourism. Winter Queen competition will be cynosure of this carnival. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will flag off the carnival parade of Winter Carnival and will inaugurate cultural programmes at Manu Ranghshala. Carnival