Kalighat Painting: The Vibrant Storytelling Art of Bengal
Kalighat painting, the bold folk art of 19th-century Kolkata: its Patua painters, gods and satire, signature style, decline and lasting legacy.

Kalighat painting, the bold folk art of 19th-century Kolkata: its Patua painters, gods and satire, signature style, decline and lasting legacy.

A guide to nine of India’s oldest and most important museums, from the Indian Museum in Kolkata (1814) to the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad.

Is art a good investment? Learn the benefits, risks and practical steps for starting an art collection as a long-term asset.

Krishna’s 16 kalas and 13 famous artworks of Krishna, from Laddu Gopal bronzes to Nathdwara paintings and Kalamkari textiles.

How rakhi designs have evolved from simple threads to designer, eco-friendly and digital versions, and the legends behind Raksha Bandhan.

A guide to nine lesser-known Indian folk and tribal art forms: Mandala, Warli, Pithora, Saura, Gond, Phad, Madhubani, Pattachitra and Kalighat.

A guide to bone carving in India: its history, materials, techniques, regional centres such as Sambhal, Jaipur and Murshidabad, and how artisans are adapting.

Why abstract art appeals to so many people: how shapes, colours and forms express emotion, mystery and thought.

How artificial intelligence is changing art: new tools like GANs, wider access to creativity, help with preserving artworks and new kinds of collaboration.

Gudi Padwa is the Marathi New Year, marked with a decorated gudi flag, house cleaning, new clothes, special food and prayers for a good harvest.