There’s something almost indescribable about art. A brushstroke, a rhythm of colour, a hand-carved detail—it has the power to pause the noise in our...

Only one in 10 art school graduates go on to make a living from their art. While this may be the reality of a challenging career, it is still possible to turn your passion into a profitable source of income. Once you have begun to feel comfortable in your craft and have built a small portfolio, there is no reason not to be rewarded financially for your hard work and creativity. Have pride in your talents, and plan strategically to turn your hobby into a real career.

For centuries, India’s artistic landscape has been shaped by women. Sometimes they appeared on canvas as symbols of grace or idealised beauty. Sometimes they...

FRIN/GE, on view at the Vadehra Art Gallery in New Delhi till January 1, 2021, is where curator Shaleen Wadhwana’s modern approach illuminates darker pastures under a hopeful microscope. Running wild at the Vadehra Art Gallery, Delhi till January 1, 2021, a highly symbolic title brings together a host of artists who commemorate a post-COVID exposition with artworks ranging from QR animism to an ever-curious simulated interface. Curated by the visionary Shaleen Wadhwana, FRIN/GE is a 3D, hands on experience that is safe and sanitary. An independent arts educator and cultural heritage professional, whose curatorial practice explores meta-narratives in global history and artistic responses to contemporary social issues, with FRIN/GE, Wadhwana successfully brings in her own flair on the subcontinental art scene.

Someone said someday that our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet. Yes, aptly pet animals are the best companions of man. It plays a vital role in many of our lives.

Paintings and drawings were the oldest forms known to man to express themselves. They used cave walls and ceilings as a canvas. Cave paintings also referred to as rock paintings, are depictions done on cave or rock walls and ceilings. These paintings usually date back to prehistoric times. It is a type of parietal art that is more than 45,500 years old. Cave paintings found are of three types- petroglyph(carved on the rock surface), pictographs ( painted on the surface), and earth figures (formed on the ground). The oldest type of cave paintings was a mix of hand stencils and simple geometric shapes, which evolved with time and movement.

Winter and art share a strange affinity, it is in fact very peculiar and ever so fascinating. However transfixing wintry scenes may be, their depiction in paintings was scant. Over time, winter as a subject has grown to be appreciated and loved not only by artists but also by collectors worldwide. Embrace the beauty of this season with five breathtaking winter landscape paintings by Indian artists.

Interior design is rarely just about furniture or paint swatches. At its best, it’s a story. And more often than not, that story begins...

Millennial-age Indians are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos, with this unique form of expression increasingly being recognized as ‘wearable body art’ across India’s busiest cities. The artistic value of tattoos has waxed and waned throughout history until reaching its current status as walking art. In India, tattoos were used for diverse reasons – including art, the imitation of embroidery, and to ward off evil. 

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.