Kumartuli is a colourful neighbourhood in Kolkata, famous for its stunning idols, especially during the grand celebration of Durga Puja. The artisans here create beautiful representations of various deities, pouring their skill and creativity into each piece. However, the stories of the women who work tirelessly behind these idols often go unnoticed. While they play […]
Is democracy possible without art? Freedom of artistic expression in Turkey
Is it a human right to have access to the arts? Although Article 27 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits“, it is not considered […]
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Where are the female characters?
Published anonymously in 1818, Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus can be considered Mary Shelley’s magnum opus. Considered by many as the first ever work of science fiction, the novel is interwoven with elements of Gothic horror as well as Romanticism. Frankenstein can be seen as a response to the era of Enlightenment that witnessed a […]
My state of mind: A photo-essay
The state of mind has always been challenging to find new ways to explore the deepest and darkest fears that creates a boundary and restricts us to some extent, to move on. They say it’s a feeling but I say, if it’s there to stay, why not use it to document what the others are […]
Aamis: Between the Plates (Movie Review)
This post is written by Bilal Khan who is student of Christ University, Bengaluru. What we consider normal or not usually depends on our perception of things. A person can conform to the idea of love being compared to a rose. The metaphor stands as old as English poetry, and an individual could agree with […]
The Dichotomy of Frame: An Artist and His “Precious” Mental Illness
This post is written by Siddharth Mathur, Designated Partner at Lex Protector LLP, India It is not uncommon for artists to suffer from depression. Finding your inner voice and expressing your raw emotions through a canvas can be an excruciating process. It can drain more than just physical energy out of a human body. […]
