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Raja Ravi Varma painting sells for record Rs 167 crore: How India's most expensive artist made art for the masses
April 02, 2026 4:13 pm
Believed to have made more than 7,000 paintings, Varma combined European realism with Indian sensibilities. His inspiration came from varied sources — from Indian literature to dance drama.
‘Don’t move Kalakar Katta, regulate traffic’: NGO makes case for saving Pune’s popular cultural gathering spot
March 30, 2026 12:06 pm
Pune’s Kalakar Katta has served as a gathering point for painters, photographers, people from various fields of art, and visitors seeking a space for creative interaction and cultural exchange.
An art festival at Travancore Palace celebrates tribal art
March 11, 2026 4:49 pm
Organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, FICCI and NGMA, Tribes Art Fest 2026 brings together over 75 artists and more than 1,000 artworks.
An exhibition at Delhi's Bikaner House explores why documenting art matters
February 22, 2026 10:44 am
"Moving Archives", a group exhibition, examines how archiving can shape and help preserve art
The Delhi Art Exhibitions guide: What and Where
February 12, 2026 2:07 pm
The India Art Fair might be over but galleries across the Capital continue to host several exciting exhibitions.
My home is on my two legs…I have no sense of a homeland: Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei
February 07, 2026 11:03 am
The internationally renowned artist speaks on making connections between India and himself and his iterations of modern Indian masters SH Raza and VS Gaitonde in Lego
Special to the Express: Rajoo Barot – A life in theatre, a conscience on stage
January 24, 2026 1:30 pm
Born in Vadodara and introduced to theatre at a young age, Barot’s journey was marked by rigorous training and deep curiosity. After completing his early education and a drama diploma at M S University, Baroda, he went on to study at the National School of Drama (1977 batch), New Delhi, where he was a student of Ebrahim Alkazi.
Two exhibitions in Delhi trace the artistic journey of Seema Kohli
January 20, 2026 4:36 pm
The exhibitions bring together 40 years of her art practice as well as works across varied mediums and themes
It's 40 years of the Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar. This year, look up the quilt makers
January 09, 2026 7:27 pm
From handwoven textiles to Gond paintings, Pashmina to hand-crafted footwear -- it's a celebration of the handmade and generational stories of artisans.
Tracing Mandana, a forgotten folk art of India, with artist Vidya Devi Soni
January 05, 2026 4:56 pm
As mud floors make way for concrete, Mandana, a folk art form from Rajasthan that is often confused with rangoli, fights for survival.
ART AND CULTURE PHOTOS
Who is Banksy and what does his art mean?
May 09, 2026 9:56 am
Banksy recently revealed a statue in London where the man is blinded by a flag. Here' s everything you need to know about who is Banksy and how his art is revolutionary.
What was the first musical instrument ever made?
May 06, 2026 8:53 am
Most anthropologists agree that the human voice was the very first instrument.
What is the history of Cinco De Mayo?
May 05, 2026 4:46 pm
Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5, every year, commemorates the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862. Here's what its history has to say.
Meet the subjects of history’s most famous portraits
May 05, 2026 5:47 am
Ever wondered who the people behind the masterpieces really were? Meet the subjects of history’s most famous portraits
Cultural festivals around the world you cannot miss this year
May 04, 2026 10:41 am
Plan your vacation around these festivals to cross more experiences off your bucket list.
Famous figures who practiced art as a hobby
April 24, 2026 12:40 pm
Rocky, too, is a painter. Find out more here!
World’s most incredible puppet traditions
April 23, 2026 1:36 pm
Across the world, the art of puppetry varies depending on the place and the tales being narrated
Lesser-known folk musicians who shaped India's soul
April 17, 2026 9:34 am
Folk music in India is rarely written down; it is a "living archive" passed from one generation to the next through performance.
The bizarre and beautiful tradition of El Colacho
April 16, 2026 12:18 pm
Held annually in the village of Castrillo de Murcia during the feast of Corpus Christi, this ritual is essentially a public act of spiritual cleansing.
6 artists who were as famous as their paintings
April 13, 2026 2:32 pm
In art history, the "Van Gogh effect"—dying in poverty only to become a billionaire's prize—is a common narrative. However, these six artists broke the mold.
ART AND CULTURE VIDEOS
‘On the Basis of Sex’ Review: How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became ‘Notorious’
June 22, 2020 6:05 pm
“On the Basis of Sex” does a brisk, coherent job of articulating what Ginsburg accomplished and why it mattered, dramatizing both her personal stake in feminist legal activism and the intellectual discipline with which she approached it.
Street Art in India: Through the art of Miles Toland
June 22, 2020 6:06 pm
We met Miles Toland in Dharavi, spoke at length about Street Art and how it can educate the masses. He speaks about public art and how it also belongs to the masses and in the streets.
India Art Festival hosts first edition in national capital
January 16, 2016 9:24 am
New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): After hosting successful four editions in Mumbai and an international edition at World Trade Centre in Seoul, Korea, India Art Festival has flown in to Delhi with over 300 artists and 40 art galleries from 15 Indian cities and 5 countries under one roof. From contemporary work to modern art or complex art forms, the three day long festival aims to provide a platform for artists, galleries, art collectors and connoisseurs to come together for dialogues and collaborations. Here, a few artists presented their own-self through their canvas, while few simply expressed their passion towards the art. Apart from this, one can get their hands on Urdu calligraphy carved on sculptures, miniatures that have taken 30 long years to get complete, portraits which are knitted with beads, colourful threads, precious and semi-precious stones and a lot of breath-taking paintings by various artists. India Art Festival, which began on January 14, will conclude onJanuary 17.
Space Jam: Graffiti as StreetArt
April 17, 2014 4:07 pm
At a recent graffiti showdown in the city, artists from across the country gathered to showcase their styles. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/space-jam-3/
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