Long considered a minor figure in art history with only around 35 works to his name, Johannes Vermeer is today one of the world’s most revered painters. Here are five things to know about the Dutch Baroque artist who will be the subject of a major retrospective at the RijksmuseumContinue Reading
It’s a serene afternoon at Udaipur’s Lake Pichola. The white Mohan Mandir memorial stands tall, its domed balconies reflected in the sunlit waters. And there she is, the young, bare-chested nautch girl, balancing a copper pitcher on her head. This vision from a January day in 1893 captured the imaginationContinue Reading
A good romcom is a thing of beauty. Think of About Time (2013) or Licorice Pizza (2021), both very different tales of choice, second chances, and finding love in the unlikeliest places. Part of what makes them so enjoyable is that one can never predict where the plot will goContinue Reading
The composer behind hits such as “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My head” has passed away at his LA home. Oscar-winning composer Burt Bacharach died on Wednesday in his Los Angeles home, publicist Tina Brausam said on Thursday. The author of songs such as “Do You Know the Way to SanContinue Reading
Design elements such as texture, scale, light and colour are crucial in space-making and together, these elements testify that the sum of parts is greater than the whole to make up the experience of any space yet, colours occupy a unique place amongst all the design elements, as it isContinue Reading
Weaving an intergenerational dialogue through more than 100 artworks by artists from different parts of the world, new exhibition “Pop South Asia: Artistic Explorations” provides a substantial representation of modern and contemporary art from South Asia inflected through the vibrant prism of popular culture. The three-month-long exhibition, which opened hereContinue Reading
Collecting decor that holds cultural significance has long been a practice for those with a deep appreciation for culture and art. ” Life imitates art” and this phrase by Oscar Wilde perfectly expresses the impression for art and culture enthusiasts in terms of integrating decor that reflects culture and artContinue Reading
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi The contemporary workplace is in a continual state of flux and workspaces today are expected to reinforce the company culture through their planning and design vocabulary, instill a sense of belonging and well-being and spark innovation and exchange of ideas so, functionally, the 21st-century office can beContinue Reading
Madhya Pradesh, located in central India, is a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions. The state is home to a diverse array of tribal communities, each with its own unique customs, beliefs, and artistic expressions. Among these is a wealth of incredible tribal arts that have been passed down forContinue Reading
Two-and-a-half-year-old Enrique sits on the living room floor, his snub nose poking out over a picture book of colourful triangles, circles and squares. “Ou est le triangle rouge?” — “Where is the red triangle?” — his French mother Chloe Bourrat asks in French. “Ici!” replies Enrique as he taps theContinue Reading