Why Paintings of an Ancient Epic Can Teach Us About Contemporary India
Siddhartha V. Shah, Curator of South Asian Art at the Peabody Essex Museum, on how the painting Bhishma by M.F. Husain passionately articulates the spirit of India
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3 Things to Know: Nicholas Roerich
We explore the life of the prolific Russian artist whose magnificent, light-filled Himalayan landscapes have captured the hearts of people around the world
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5 Questions to Idris Khan
The hugely talented contemporary artist talks to us about what inspires his practice, and his most recent work '21 Stones' — now a permanent fixture at the British Museum
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What I Did Last Summer: Rohini Devasher
The artist reflects on a ‘life-changing’ summer — and the sea voyage that showed her the powerful link between humans and the environment
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5 Recommended Reads: Raqs Media Collective
From science fiction to fairy tales and politics, the artist trio share a selection of books that amaze and inspire
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Where I Work: Ratheesh T.
The Trivandrum based artist on his unconventional studio set up, and how it inspires his lush, sentimental paintings of life in Kerala
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Madhvi Parekh Explores the Art of Self-Expression
Villagers seem to have an innate sense of it, while city dwellers strive to seek it. Contemporary artist Madhvi Parekh tells us her take on kotha-buddhi or ‘expressing oneself’
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Andy Warhol: "I'm Going to India Next"
José Carlos Diaz, curator at The Andy Warhol Museum, shares five lesser-known facets of the artist’s fascinating life and career
