The raging Los Angeles fires and the impermanence of materiality
In the last few decades, human beings are equally to blame for disasters such as forest fires and earthquakes
By Brijeshwari Gohil January 17, 2025
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Sea, ahoy!
The announcement of a maritime museum at Lothal, Gujarat, is a welcome chronicler to our adventures and trade by sea
By Brijeshwari Gohil January 10, 2025
The art and history of diaries and calendars
A new diary metaphorically meant starting afresh while the wall hanging and desk calendars would engage me with their profound quotes and thought-provoking art works
By Brijeshwari Gohil January 03, 2025
Why languages and dialects are dying
India’s linguistic heritage is impressively diverse, but poorly documented
By Brijeshwari Gohil December 28, 2024
Tabla was synonymous with Zakir Hussain, and not the other way round
Zakir Hussain was instrumental in shaping the way people perceived and accepted the tabla in the last six decades
By Brijeshwari Gohil December 21, 2024
Botanical marvels and Taj Mahal tales
Marianne North, a Victorian artist, documented India's flora, fauna, and heritage through over 200 paintings. Her visionary work blends art and science, preserving ecological history and inspiring generations at Kew Gardens
By Brijeshwari Gohil December 13, 2024
How the Middle East became centre of art and culture in the world
The exhibition, in collaboration with Musée d’Orsay and France Muséums, brings to Abu Dhabi over 100 Post Impressionist works borrowed from nine international institutions
By Brijeshwari Gohil December 06, 2024
Artists’ quest for perfection
An ongoing exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, questions the pursuit of perfection in art and in life
By Brijeshwari Gohil November 28, 2024
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