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Behind the Art: The story behind Delacroix’s ‘Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi’ and its historical ties to the Greek War of IndependencePremium Story

August 13, 2023 22:30 IST

Behind the Art: In 1826, French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix's "Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi" embodied Greece's spirit amid the Greek War of Independence. How did the painting of a young woman amidst ruins symbolise resilience, reflecting art's timeless ability to evoke human emotion and history?

Hip-hop turns 50, reinventing itself and swaths of the world along the way

August 11, 2023 19:30 IST

Not only being reinvented, but reinventing. Art, culture, fashion, community, social justice, politics, sports, business: Hip-hop has impacted them all, transforming even as it has been transformed.

Pedro Pascal was last seen in The Last Of Us. (Source: Talk Art Podcast/ Instagram)

Actor Pedro Pascal denied entry at Kent art exhibit dedicated to him

August 11, 2023 16:40 IST

Undeterred, the group captured a selfie in front of The Rhodes Gallery to mark their unsuccessful visit and shared it online

Tribal festival begins in Jharkhand’s Ranchi

August 10, 2023 20:30 IST

The march culminated at the festival venue near Jail Chowk.

Prof Pradipta Kumar Nanda, Vice-Chancellor of SOA, presided over the programme.

Nearly 40 pc of 7,000 world’s languages spoken by indigenous people have disappeared: Experts

August 10, 2023 14:40 IST

The two-day conference, which has attracted around 70 tribal writers from different parts of the country, was organised by the Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with the Centre for Preservation, Propagation and Restoration of Ancient Culture and Heritage of India (PPRACHIN), the conservation arm of SOA.

In its second year, Sahitya Akademi’s Unmesha highlighted literature of the marginalised

August 9, 2023 14:10 IST

Held in Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal, the four-day festival saw participation from writers from 14 countries

Ideas and thoughts force you to act, to write, to direct, so that they can be expressed… it’s like a compulsion: Rajat Kapoor

August 8, 2023 16:54 IST

Rajat Kapoor says he identifies himself as a director first and that filmmaking has always been his first passion. His play 'Nothing Like Lear', starring Vinay Pathak, was recently staged at the fourth edition of the Delhi Theatre Festival.

‘Parents should consider teaching kids Indian classical dance due to its multifaceted benefits’: Kathak exponent Dr Parul Purohit Vats

August 9, 2023 14:43 IST

In the present era, with its obsession for instant fame and technology-driven platforms, aspiring dancers often miss out on the profound exploration of the intricacies, depth, and spiritual essence of Indian classical dance that fosters long-term evolution and success, said Dr Parul Purohit Vats

National Handloom Day: Lambani tribal women weave dreams of better future

August 7, 2023 20:30 IST

With rampant poverty, alcoholic husbands and the sword of migration hanging over their heads, the Lambani community women of Arakeri have recently found a new lease of life in age-old art.

Artist Ankush Safaya’s latest exhibit asks questions about the remembered and the imagined

August 7, 2023 18:00 IST

Safaya describes the exhibit as reflective, both for himself and the viewers

What is the Infinity Mirror Room by Yayoi Kusama at the NMACC? Know more about the installation

August 7, 2023 16:00 IST

The Ambanis have finally brought Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Rooms to India, which is one of the largest art pieces ever made and one of the most well-known ones.

Singer Freddie Mercury’s adored Indian miniature painting unveiled for UK exhibition

August 7, 2023 14:30 IST

"Freddie adored this painting and appropriately it's called 'Journey of a Persian Prince', painted in the Persian tradition but produced in India," said David Macdonald, Head of Single Owner Sales at Sotheby's.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Telangana folk singer Gummadi Vittal Rao. Rao who was popularly known as 'Gaddar' died at the age of 77. (Source: PTI Photo)

Gaddar — A journey from the deep jungles to democracy

August 7, 2023 13:00 IST

Often described in Telugu as 'praja yuddha nouka' (war ship of people's agitations), he had survived a bid on his life when assailants shot at him in the 1990s. However, a bullet got stuck in his spinal cord, with which he lived till the end.

National Handloom Day: Celebrate the rich legacy of India with these handwoven saris

August 7, 2023 14:28 IST

National Handloom Day is a poignant reminder of the historic call to encourage indigenous products during the Swadeshi movement that began on this date in 1905 in Calcutta, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal and Lala Lajpat Rai.

An exhibition at the American Center in Delhi discusses justice and equality

August 6, 2023 16:13 IST

Curated by YS Alone, the showcase features works by 16 artists.

Behind the Art: How James Peale captured George Washington’s Triumph at PrincetonPremium Story

August 6, 2023 12:30 IST

Behind the Art: Artist James Peale captured the historic Battle of Princeton in a masterpiece, symbolising the young nation's resilience and determination for independence. What was his personal connection to the American Revolution and why did he choose to paint this battle?

Visitors begin a journey through time as soon as they enter the heritage Haveli-turned-museum, learning about Delhi's intriguing past through interactive displays, immersive audio-visual performances, and live narrative performances. (Source: Sundeep Bali via Kathika)

Inside Kathika, a new museum-haveli in Old Delhi

August 7, 2023 11:40 IST

Kathika is no ordinary museum. A haveli-turned-museum and cultural centre in the heart of Old Delhi, the Kathika Cultural Centre (KCC) hopes to revive and showcase the cultural heritage of Old Delhi.

Winners of iPhone Photography Awards 2023 unveiled

August 4, 2023 21:40 IST

"Many of this year's winning shots celebrate photography's power to capture the power and the joy of what comes next, whether a frond preparing to unfurl, a morning mist hovering over a sleepy farm, or a flock of gulls heading to their next destination," iPhone Photography Awards said.

Not exactly Michelangelo, Pope Francis tries his hand at mural painting

August 4, 2023 18:20 IST

The ceiling and walls of the room where the pope spoke to the students, and where the mural ends, were covered with painted themes such as human figures floating in the cosmos.

Three-day theatre extravaganza in the capital

August 4, 2023 16:30 IST

The fourth edition of the Delhi Theatre Festival returns after three years to present a stellar line up of 11 plays featuring veteran actors including Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi

Striking a chord: How a small shop in London has been instrumental to the South Asian music scene in the West

August 4, 2023 17:14 IST

Over the past four decades, JAS Musicals has seen changing demands for South Asian instruments: from local temple groups needing a couple of harmoniums for accompanying devotional recitals to Western rockstars wanting to put those same instruments on some of the world’s grandest and most iconic stages.

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