Priyanka is an architect by profession. Her inclination towards literature led her to explore her writing skills. Her love for travelling, human emotions, art & architecture is what fascinates her to write.
‘Art and artist cannot be confined, they emerge together to write the legends.’ Kolkata-based artist Swapan Seth is heading towards writing such legend with his talent and art skills. The 72-year-old musician, painter, and sculptor is not merely restricted to any art gallery or music album, in fact in his case, he has been travelling to various cities across India to perform on the streets...
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Art knows no boundary, yet many times we fail to recognize creative art forms and artists present exactly in front of our eyes. Have you ever seen craftsmen sitting by the roadside, selling beautifully handcrafted objects? These decorative handmade objects are not just the way for a sustaining income for craftsmen, but also the symbol of their artistic skills. Nevertheless, have you ever wondered why...
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To express yourself as an artist it is not necessary to indulge in a tedious art form. You can gracefully express your art by simply having an out-of-the-box thinking. HuskMitNavn, a Danish artist, works with his divergent approach and gives life to the paper pieces. His simple yet cleverly approached amalgamation of 2D and 3D with paper folding technique makes his art stand out from...
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“Every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat,” but you surely can own a house for your adorable kitty. Ukraine-based artist Yuliya Kosata creates handmade felt fairy tale houses for cats. Felt is a textile which is produced by matting, condensing and pressing wool and other desired fibers together. It is recognized as one of the oldest known textiles used for making clothes, rugs, tents,...
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Pottery or poetry by hands… Have you ever wondered where the diyas that light up your home during festivals, the kulhad (earthenware cup) in which your tea tastes the best, the earthen piggy bank in which you used to save pennies for candies come from? Well, it’s the Kumhar Gram (Prajapati Colony) in Uttam Nagar, Delhi where these useful earthen objects are made.
India is a country known for its diversity. Every region has its own unique art form and culture. Indian handicrafts have a rich history that’s about 5,000 years old, from the time of Indus Valley Civilization. Moreover, the traditional handicrafts of India are one of the main sources of income for a majority of the population after agriculture.
The commencement of the New Year 2017 brings new hope and new opportunities. We are all set to kick start this year with all our enthusiasm. But before we take a leap and head ourselves in our own directions, let’s halt for a while and look at some sensational global recognitions to our very talented Indian Photographers in the year 2016.
Delhi or better known as ‘Dil walo ki Dilli’ is a city that welcomes you with its open arms. The diversity of this city can easily be seen from street foods to multi-cuisine restaurants, from traditional dwellings of Chandni Chowk to modern skyline near Connaught Place, from the comfort of metro trains to long queues at ATMs.