Art

A premier classical ballet company in New York has accepted Amir to be part of its pre-professional school, making him among the few Indian male ballet dancers to reach this level.

Drawing since he was a toddler, Lakshman started his Facebook page in August 2015. He quickly rose to fame with his Tamil puns and hilarious take on life.

#Breakingthemould This 20-year old self-taught artist is creating waves across social media for his hyper realistic and 3D art.

Artist and graphic designer Aparajita Barai takes inspiration from mythology and folk art for Beloved India, a project she began as a student in 2011.

Collaborating with local Indian artisans, the brand offers a variety of products including shoes, bags, woollen accessories and even games.

Being Censitive (a pun on the words ‘censor’ and ‘sensitive’) by Akshita Chandra began as a student project and slowly evolved into something entirely different.

The Queer Arts Movement, India or QAM(I), offers a platform to artistes in the Indian queer community to tell their story.

An expert pen maker himself, Sanay Shah also guides people in finding the right stores for fountain pens around the country.

India’s diverse folk art traditions are more than just an important part of our culture. They are a link to India’s past and traditions, and several organisations, individuals, and initiatives are working to preserve them in recognition of their role.

Several Indian art forms have suffered a steady decline as the years have passed. Two such iconic art forms are Arabic Calligraphy and Phad Painting, both strong representations of India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.