The dilapidated Watson’s Hotel might be oscillating between restoration and neglect but remains a reluctant ode to a time gone by, and a historic significance nearly forgotten. Structurally designed by Rowland Mason Ordish and constructed by the Phoenix Foundry Company, the hotel still stands, 148 years later. Boasting the first-ever steam powered elevator in India, over 120 attached baths and punkhawallahs(fan bearers)for every room – the Watson was well known for its lavish layout and extensive structure.    

Our Childhood memories remain deeply rooted and etched in all our hearts. Almost every adult longs to return to their childhood. Childhood holds a very pivotal and special place in everybody's life since it was the time when one could feel liberated from the materialistic needs of this world. We walk down the lanes of memories very often to keep in touch with the happy times of our life.

‘Of fire and earth’, the online exhibition organised by Dhi Artspace that is on view till the 30th of May, conjures up the contemporary ceramic art scene in the country.

Religious art has never been just about beauty. It has always meant more—a reflection of belief, a window into a civilisation’s soul, and a...

Peace is an aspect that is necessary for everyone and everywhere in the world. It is a universal concept that improves brotherhood and harmony and vice versa.

Printmaking was introduced in the 16th century by the Dutch, in India however it was only in the 20th century that printmaking was taken up seriously by the Fine Artists.

An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his language.

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with noise and distractions, the transformative power of art offers a serene escape, breathing life into our living spaces. Whether you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your living room, create a cosy ambience in your bedroom, or infuse your drawing rooms with creative inspiration, the world of online art shopping offers endless possibilities.

handi Ghat in Haridwar is now home to a 100 ft turtle painted by celebrated Mexican artist Senkoe. The massive mural signifies how the cleaning of Ganga and the Ghats is bringing back wildlife to the ghats. 

There is mature essence to the way the color ‘brown’ catches the eye, as it’s splattered all over one’s environment. For me, it resonates with the color of the Earth, hard work and labour and artists and photographers alike would agree on how audacious the color seems on the canvas or in print. A lot can be said about any color but something about brown seems as if it’s doused in antiquity, it’s been through a lot of shaping and reshaping and rugged scrutiny and criticism. From the bark of a tree to the deeper layers of the Earth, the ethereal presence of this color remains, like a silent observer, a flaneur of sorts.