Theatre is a work of a team. The actors perform on stage and only go behind the wings to don a different character for a comeback. But what if the real actors are not humans but are rather puppets being controlled by strings and rods? This year’s edition of International Theatre Festival of Kerala witnessed water puppetry, a unique style of theatrics based on centuries old Vietnamese folk art whose genesis lies in Hanoi.
December art festivals in India offer a rare opportunity to experience the country’s creative energy at its most vibrant. From Kerala’s coastal charm to...
Making your own fine art prints at home is much more accessible than you might think. The technology involved is advanced and reliable, the costs are affordable for most photographers and artists, and it’s a great investment. It also creates many exciting creative opportunities as you are much freer to experiment, and you have a wider choice of print media.
M F Husain is often described as a prolific and rebellious artist who is known to break conventions. His bold and vibrantly coloured paintings have a narrative to make.
When technology is mixed with art, it takes art to new heights! Here we bring you how technology helped in facilitating the making of murals at Haridwar.
We are what we are surrounded by, be it thoughts revolving in our heads, people in our lives, or things that are present in the space that we inhabit. Whoever said, “Art makes a home more human,” was right on point. With works of art, you can feel at ease. They elevate our senses and exude positivity. Even Vastu Shastra lays emphasis on the importance of having the right paintings to aid in the flow of positive energy in the home.
Decorating their homes is one of the most important routines in the domestic households of the country. People decorate their homes with rangolis, kolams or mango leaves strung together.
Women have obtained a predominant place in art in India, not as artists, but as themes and symbols. Women in the art are seen as grace, elegance, divinity, and curvaceous themes.
Few cities have inspired artists as deeply as Banaras. Explore how contemporary and traditional artists interpret its iconic ghats, spiritual atmosphere, and timeless beauty through exceptional Banaras paintings on Mojarto.
From understanding artists and mediums to discovering emotional connection and spatial harmony, this guide explores ten thoughtful things every collector should know before purchasing contemporary Indian art.
The Indian art market is moving through an interesting phase. A decade ago, conversations revolved around big names, blue-chip auctions, and singular masterpieces. Today,...
by P Abigail Sadhana Rao
Some art forms survive trends. Others survive generations.
Indian folk art has done both.
Long before the contemporary art market began...
In Indian art, a line is never just a boundary. It breathes, pauses, trembles, accelerates, and sometimes even resists control. Across centuries of visual...
This Mother’s Day, discover contemporary artworks that celebrate the tenderness, strength, and emotional presence of mothers through intimate portraits of care, memory, protection, and connection. Thoughtful and deeply personal, they make meaningful gifts that honour the women who shaped our earliest understanding of love, comfort, and belonging.
