One of the last uses of Indian yellow, reportedly, was by Van Gogh in The Starry Night (1889). The famous yellow moon held within a cluster of radiant orbs was a blend of zinc yellow and Indian yellow ...

Walter Benjamin's dictum that every work of art is also a work of barbarism comes to mind with "New World Orders," an exhibition of Spanish colonial casta paintings currently on display at the ...

Eager to break China’s monopoly on tea, the British were actively seeking alternative sources. In the early 19th century, ...

Art historian and curator Seema Bhalla explores the journey of courtesans in India in this book of essays, dispelling myths ...

Renowned author Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi discusses the importance of editing in publishing, reminiscing over his journey ...

After a whirlwind couple of years, which included a Turner Prize nomination, Sin Wai Kin is having their second solo ...

Hedgewar chronicles the untold story of the enigmatic founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), whose vision for India’s cultural revival continues to shape the nation’s socio ...

A parliamentary panel has recommended the establishment of a special Heritage Recovery Task Force to reclaim India’s ...

The term "art deco" is being applied too liberally to architecture built under colonialism, writes Edward Denison as part of ...

A pest is traditionally defined as an organism harmful to humans or human interests. The term also applies to humans ...

Explore 12 historic places in India, from ancient Bhimbetka caves to Mughal Agra. Discover lost civilizations, grand forts, ...