Mona Lisa’s eyes are not gazing at you
London--German researchers seem to have finally found an answer to the most intriguing question that whether Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous 16th century oil painting:...
Genius is no excuse for sexual harassment
By Uma Nair
As news of artist Subodh Gupta's stepping aside created ripples in the media, the #MeToo testimonies became one of ifs and buts...
The classic “charpai” recalled, explored in its past and present
By Siddhi Jain
Panaji, Dec 16 (IANS) Of all pieces of furniture unique to India, perhaps the 'charpai' is the most evocative of individual memories. Compact,...
The mountain that artists seek to climb — and how to reach the summit
By Saket Suman
Book: Art matters; Author: Neil Gaiman; Illustrator: Chris Riddell; Publisher: Headline/Hachette India; Price: Rs 399; Pages: 112
Here's a writer -- read widely...
MFA Installs a New Piece of Art by Indian Contemporary Artist Subodh Gupta
BOSTON—The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston has acquired a major South Asian art that was installed late last week in its gallery. It’s...
Islamic, Indian medieval artefacts to be sold at Christie’s London
London-- Collectors and connoisseurs of Islamic and Indian art are in for a treat as medieval historical artefacts dating between the 9th and the 19th...
The South Asian Collection at MFA Includes 5,000 Objects from the Subcontinent
BOSTON—The South Asian collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston comprises comprising some 5,000 objects from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri...
Museum of Fine Arts Director Matthew Teitelbaum Talks About MFA, its South Asian Collection...
BOSTON—Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, which has about 5,000 South Asian objects in its collections, will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2020.
To review the...
Street art outside Kolkata marquee supports sex workers’ rights
Kolkata-- A 300 feet-long street art dedicated to the rights of sex workers was unveiled on Monday outside a Durga Puja marquee here where the...
Gardner Museum celebrates “Opening Our Doors Day” with Free Admission on Columbus Day
BOSTON– On Columbus Day, (Monday, Oct. 8) visitors are welcome to explore the beautiful gardens and galleries of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for...
