“Embroidery feels like a language that my hands speak,” says Jahnavee Baruah.
Rohini Kejriwal
Rohini Kejriwal is a writer, poet and a curator based out of Bangalore. She is always up for a good story, travel, strong coffee and the company of plants. She runs The Alipore Post, a curated newsletter and journal to promote contemporary art, poetry, photography, music and all things intriguing.
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A Contemporary Art Survey Highlights the Multiple Identities of the Indian State of Kerala
Lokame Tharavadu explores a variety of artistic perspectives on home, belonging, and the universal spirit of humanity that persists in the midst of a global pandemic.
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An Artist Brings Light to Mumbai
Grimanesa Amoros’s Golden Array invites onlookers to reflect on connections through “the invisible trajectories of a wireless universe.”
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Folk Artists in India Get a New Global Platform
The Gondwana Art Project elevates and upskills tribal and folk artisans in India who practice traditional Indian art forms.
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During the Pandemic, a Paper Artist Learned to Make Endangered Species Pop
My Friends Are Missing, a stunning handmade paper-cut pop-up book by Keerthana Ramesh, features 30 critically endangered species from around the world.
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Building an Art Community in India Through Zines
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the world to go digital in 2020, a small team of artists, writers, and curators in New Delhi, India, started working on a dream project, prompted by the joy of print.
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Two Artists Immortalize a Centuries-Old Indian Performance Tradition
Through hand-colored photographs, artists Waswo X. Waswo and Rajesh Soni explore the tradition of the Gauri Dance.
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The Origins of Indigo, That Bluest Blue
While indigo’s etymology identifies it as a “product of India,” it has a long history.
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Take a Tour of This Artist-decorated Neighborhood in Bangalore
“Street art really helps reimagine what a place can look like,” said Yash Bhandari, a contributing artist.
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How India’s Creative Community Became a Beacon of Hope During COVID-19
Every cake, every artwork, and every photograph made a difference towards the greater good to benefit vulnerable populations.
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A Fantastical Celebration of Nature Blooms in a Kolkata Mansion
Narayan Sinha transforms a dilapidated old home into a surreal artistic playground.
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Stream Movies About Climate Change From Al Gore, David Attenborough, and More
Some of these films inform, others make demands for action. All fight the uncertainty and cultural denial around global warming.