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Monika Thakur

Monika has been writing about trending artifacts across diverse platforms for over three years. Her all-time fascination with both traditional and non-traditional artworks led her to explore the world of art and humanities. She founded EdgyMinds in 2016 to discover emerging artists and indulge her passion for creativity. Connect with her at Facebook I Twitter I G Plus

This rape survivor credits a wolf pack for saving her life
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This rape survivor credits a wolf pack for saving her life

You may have heard or even seen some incidents, where animals have gone to great lengths to save a human life. Owing to such incident, here’s a heart-touching story of Sarah Varley, a 28-year-old rape survivor, who was on the verge of death. But life had something wonderful in store for her in form of a wolf pack that literally brought her back to life....

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25 Jan 2017
10 amazing dog tattoos to inspire you to ink your skin
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10 amazing dog tattoos to inspire you to ink your skin

Getting a dog is a lifetime commitment, as it’s not just a pet – a dog is your real best friend. Your adorable pooch showers you with unconditional love without caring about your care choices, wealth or flaws. So, it’s not surprising that some people like to get a lifetime mark on their skin to always remind them of the precious memories they’ve spent with...

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25 Jan 2017
Surreal photo manipulations by Indian artist Anil Saxena
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Surreal photo manipulations by Indian artist Anil Saxena

Photoshop is an amazing digital imaging software to edit and add various effects on photographers. But there are a few creative geniuses like Mumbai-based illustrator, photographer, and graphic designer Anil Saxena that creates surreal photo manipulations using this software. In Saxena’s images, you’ll be amazed to see juxtaposition of the ordinary with surprising twists.

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24 Jan 2017
The Spirit of Vadodara: Artists unite to make sculptures from scrap
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The Spirit of Vadodara: Artists unite to make sculptures from scrap

In view of Swachh Bharat Mission promoted by Honourable Prime Minister, Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has taken an initiative to turn scrap material into artistically beautiful sculptures. The Spirit of Vadodara: Sculpture Camp 2017 is an effort to bring city artists together on one platform to create artworks out of waste, keeping art and cultural heritage of the Vadodara city in mind.

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21 Jan 2017
Indian women knit jumpers for elephants to brave the winter chills
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Indian women knit jumpers for elephants to brave the winter chills

While we tend to load ourselves with clothes to stay warm in winter, poor animals have no way to escape the freezing temperatures that even drops to sub-zero at night. Fortunately, a few kind women in a village neighbouring the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura have taken the initiative to make knitted jumpers for elephants to brave the winter chills.

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21 Jan 2017
An artist envisions everyday Indian vehicles as kickass Transformers
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An artist envisions everyday Indian vehicles as kickass Transformers

Every automotive enthusiast must have seen the Hollywood movie Transformers. In the sci-fi flick, you can see iconic cars such as Camaro, Hummer, Ferrari, etc. changing shapes and transforming into huge robots (Autobots). But have you ever wondered that if the movie was made in Bollywood what cars they would have included? Well, not sure about you but Anirudh Singh Shekhawat, a concept artist from...

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20 Jan 2017
23-year-old artist turns leftover paper cups into art
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23-year-old artist turns leftover paper cups into art

After enjoying our favourite beverages, we usually toss paper cups into a garbage bin. But Kolkata-based 23-year-old artist, Joyeeta Bose, look at them as unique canvases to display her creativity. Her artwork is a contrast of creating something of great detail on an object that’s so disposable and valueless. And, this makes her creations even more fascinating.

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19 Jan 2017
Watch how this street artist turns dull walls into 3D mural masterpieces
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Watch how this street artist turns dull walls into 3D mural masterpieces

Swans and seagulls are not easily found in many cities, but Italian graffiti artist Eron has brought a flock of swans to the walls of San Clemente, Italy. This talented artist beautifully transforms boring city walls into 3D mural masterpieces, portraying a sequence of birds in dynamic in-flight poses. These ethereal bird murals appear so realistic, you’ll definitely have to look twice.

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17 Jan 2017
Indian artist’s gold ‘Teddy Bear’ sold at 22,000 Euros for charity
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Indian artist’s gold ‘Teddy Bear’ sold at 22,000 Euros for charity

Valay Shende, India-based video artist and sculptor, often highlights the problems plaguing contemporary urban society through his artwork. For the 14th edition of Firenze4Ever, a charity art auction gala in Florence, he created a huge gold ‘Teddy Bear,’ which was sold for whopping 22,000 Euros. The proceeds of the auction are directed towards aiding those who are affected by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti.

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16 Jan 2017
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