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Brijeshwari Gohil

Brijeshwari Gohil

Can World Heritage Week in India move beyond free entry at historic sights?

In order to create a real impact, there needs to be community building and participation to serve the larger aim of heritage preservation and promotion. A sustainable practice many countries are advocating

By Brijeshwari Gohil November 21, 2024

Sustainability and art

Art Mumbai 2024 celebrates art, culture, and sustainability with galleries showcasing works inspired by nature, craft, and urban life

By Brijeshwari Gohil November 16, 2024

Fascination for the exotic east continues

Cultural exchange and global travel are far easier now. Museums have understood the power of art in bringing together communities and building networks

By Brijeshwari Gohil November 08, 2024

Synergy between art and Bollywood

The art-mosphere of the ‘Bollywood Wives vs Fabulous Lives’ Netflix series was definitely fun courtesy of Shalini Passi and her artwork laden home

By Brijeshwari Gohil November 01, 2024

An outsider's gaze

Artists across eras find inspiration in travel, gaining fresh perspectives. The 'Monet and London' exhibition reflects this, as does work by Orientalists and Nicholas Roerich, whose depictions of India and the Himalayas reveal the unique outsider's gaze

By Brijeshwari Gohil October 25, 2024

Bridges: An integral part of our cultural heritage

In India, the construction of historic bridges can be linked to as early as the 4th century. These utility driven structures are of immense heritage importance

By Brijeshwari Gohil October 19, 2024

Frieze London 2024: Indian art steals spotlight with vibrant displays

Frieze London showcases a wide range of artworks by Indian artists

By Brijeshwari Gohil October 11, 2024

The art of paper money

Mahatma Gandhi’s image, which first appeared on the Indian rupee in 1969, has become iconic. While cash usage is declining in the digital era, the art of collecting rare banknotes and coins thrives. Auction houses and museums like Rezwan Razack's Museum of Indian Paper Money in Bengaluru and the RBI Monetary Museum in Mumbai preserve and celebrate this legacy

By Brijeshwari Gohil October 03, 2024

Heritage preservation: Going beyond politics and religion

The recent events at Taj Mahal make me wonder if the celebration of World Tourism Day serves a larger, deeper impact or is it merely a day to inundate social media with travel photographs and videos?

By Brijeshwari Gohil September 27, 2024

Is immersive art just Instagram fodder or the future of creativity?

I am one of those visitors who has had many splendid experiences at immersive shows

By Brijeshwari Gohil September 20, 2024

'Sari' state of affairs

Women are now choosing to wear alternate outfits on a daily basis, rather than saris. With the demand for saris reducing, the weavers across the country are struggling to keep their craft and tradition alive

By Brijeshwari Gohil September 13, 2024

Preservation of culture through Instagram reels

For someone who may not read long captions or use social media as a form of learning, a short snippet could be a form of inspiration to go visit a historic monument or learn about a vanishing art

By Brijeshwari Gohil September 06, 2024

The art of creating a statue

If attention to detail was given, recent statues, like the ancient ones, would stand the test of time

By Brijeshwari Gohil August 30, 2024

Lord Krishna, the muse

Krishna’s art was a part of every Indian household, in some form or another

By Brijeshwari Gohil August 22, 2024

Where art and books collide

Let us appreciate the diverse art which made its way to our historic books

By Brijeshwari Gohil August 15, 2024
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