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The story of Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait on Indian banknotesSubscriber Only
September 30, 2023 20:50 IST
It was only in 1996 that Mahatma Gandhi became a permanent feature on legal banknotes of every denomination issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). How did this happen?
Mon, Oct 09, 2023
Manet’s ‘Olympia’: How the controversial painting opened doors to modernismSubscriber Only
September 26, 2023 14:26 IST
First exhibited at the prestigious Parisian Salon in 1865, the composition was considered bold for several reasons, including the deliberate use of a real-life model as opposed to a fictional protagonist that had been the norm.
Fri, Feb 02, 2024
Through a unique exhibition, an appeal to take notice of things ‘vanishing before us’Subscriber Only
September 25, 2023 05:21 IST
In a narrative where artists traverses present and past and contemplates possibilities in the future, Abdulla notes how art has been a mode of expression.
Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Attack on Kerala-born artist Sajan Mani in Berlin ‘shocking’, says German Embassy spokespersonSubscriber Only
September 23, 2023 15:23 IST
An intersectional artist who explores questions of caste and colour through his work, Mani Thursday alleged he was injured in a racially motivated attack in Berlin.
Sun, Sep 24, 2023
How objects mould our memories and identitySubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 22:25 IST
An exhibition in Delhi makes an appeal to take notice of things that are "vanishing before us".
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
As a Sher-Gil sells for Rs 62 cr, an expert weighs in: what determines the value of an artwork?Subscriber Only
September 22, 2023 17:42 IST
Dinesh Vazirani, founder of India's biggest art auction house explains what makes any painting an attractive investment, and why Amrita Sher-Gil is special. Also, should you put money in act?
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Kerala-born Berlin-based artist Sajan Mani alleges ‘racial attack’ in GermanySubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 01:12 IST
In a video on Instagram, he says, "This is the everyday reality of a migrant artist in Germany"
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Vandana Kalra writes: Sale of ‘The Story Teller’ and the defiance of Amrita Sher-GilSubscriber Only
September 20, 2023 07:00 IST
The record sale of her 1937 work is a testament to the artist's vision of an alternate modernism and her own individuality
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
Amrita Sher-Gil sets record for highest price achieved by an Indian artistSubscriber Only
September 17, 2023 09:53 IST
Amrita Sher-Gil "sought inspiration in Pahari paintings" to paint The Story Teller.
Sun, Sep 17, 2023
How do artists see themselves? An exhibition in the city revealsSubscriber Only
September 08, 2023 10:00 IST
Delhi’s Gallery Threshold celebrates 25 years with self-portraits by leading contemporary artists
Sat, Sep 09, 2023
The sixth edition of the Delhi Contemporary Art Week features several young artists
September 05, 2023 16:30 IST
The event dedicated to contemporary art has six Delhi-based galleries coming together
Tue, Sep 05, 2023
Yogesh Saini, artist and founder of Delhi Street Art, on painting across national capital for G20Subscriber Only
September 05, 2023 14:48 IST
His work day starts early, around 8 am, and a weekly planner is usually chalked out to accommodate site visits to localities across Delhi.
Tue, Sep 05, 2023
From vintage cars to antique cutlery, a community treasures its legacySubscriber Only
September 01, 2023 13:50 IST
Photographer Bindi Sheth captures the quotidian beauty and dynamism of Ahmedabad’s Parsis in her Delhi exhibition
Mon, Sep 04, 2023
Neither a private gallery nor a large-scale fair, India’s first hotel art fair opens in DelhiSubscriber Only
August 26, 2023 22:02 IST
On the second floor of the Taj Palace, artworks adorn corridors and rooms, where beds have been removed for additional exhibition space.
Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Patna hosts first physical Museum Biennale: ‘To shape cultures, foster discussions’Subscriber Only
August 08, 2023 02:42 IST
Inaugurating the event, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar recalled the challenges: “When we were planning the museum, several people were sceptical and critical but we proved them wrong with this international museum.”
Tue, Aug 08, 2023
‘Indira Gandhi, who had studied in Santiniketan, respected art and artists’: Shanti Dave, artistSubscriber Only
August 04, 2023 18:47 IST
One of India's early abstractionists, the 91-year-old pioneer of calligraphic modernism on being an early Modernist, working with the government in the ’70s and his ongoing retrospective
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
Bild Lilli: The ‘adult’ doll on which Barbie was modelledSubscriber Only
July 27, 2023 18:14 IST
As Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie continues to set global box offices on fire, a look at the German doll which was its inspiration.
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
BBC podcast claims to reveal Banksy’s voice: the mysterious British artist, his notable worksSubscriber Only
July 23, 2023 17:07 IST
Often making a political comment, Banksy's works are anti-establishment and anti-war. Here is what is known about the artist and his paintings.
Mon, Jul 24, 2023
Bans, feminist backlash and more: The many controversies of Barbie through the yearsSubscriber Only
July 21, 2023 11:43 IST
Though over 300,000 Barbies were reportedly sold in its very first year of production, the doll has found itself in the midst of controversies since its very birth. Several mothers found the doll too sexual when it launched, as early as 1963.
Fri, Jul 21, 2023
Bengal Beyond Boundaries: An exhibition encapsulating the region’s rich contribution to art over decadesSubscriber Only
July 15, 2023 13:11 IST
The exhibition "Bengal Beyond Boundaries", on at New Delhi's Bikaner House till July 15, comprises works by over 100 artists from Bengal
Sat, Jul 15, 2023
Criticising Kiran Nadar, Bangladesh artist Alam withdraws from Noida exhibitionSubscriber Only
July 13, 2023 02:14 IST
“To dismiss a museum employee for a...post made in his individual capacity points to a high-handed way of functioning...” reads an excerpt from the statement issued by "concerned individuals" on Kafila portal.
Thu, Jul 13, 2023
Exhibition in Delhi celebrates 6 artists’ contribution to Indian art landscapeSubscriber Only
July 10, 2023 22:27 IST
To mark their 75th anniversary, an exhibition at Triveni Kala Sangam in Delhi is celebrating their oeuvre and contributions.
Mon, Jul 10, 2023
Kerala-based artist Namboothiri passes away
July 07, 2023 11:30 IST
Best known for his line drawings, the artist, who passed away at 97, once headed the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and worked closely with several authors
Fri, Jul 07, 2023
Hachiko: The world’s most loyal dog turns 100 this yearSubscriber Only
July 04, 2023 18:52 IST
Born in Odate in Akita Prefecture, Japan, in November 1923, Hachiko was reportedly sold to Hidesaburo Ueno, an agricultural scientist at the University of Tokyo, for a then princely sum of 30 yen.
Tue, Jul 04, 2023
Europe’s most expensive artwork sold for $108 million: Who was Gustav Klimt, the artist behind it?Subscriber Only
June 29, 2023 10:11 IST
Considered one of the greatest decorative painters of the 20th century, Klimt is perhaps best known for his oil-on-canvas painting 'The Kiss', with two lovers in an embrace. The piece that was sold recently is titled 'Lady with a Fan'.
Fri, Jun 30, 2023Journalism of Courage
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