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On K.H. Ara, sensitive nudes and the gaze
K.H. Ara, born in 1914 in Bolarum, Secunderabad, was a self-taught artist who rose to prominence in the Indian art scene as one of the...
Prachi Popat
Apr 303 min read
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On Anju Dodiya, mattresses and dreams
Anju Dodiya, a prominent Indian contemporary artist, is renowned for her introspective works. Her career spans several decades,...
Prachi Popat
Apr 63 min read
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Gharcholu Saree: Living Histories in Red and Gold Grids.
Textiles such as the Gharcholu are important in preserving family history and cultural heritage.
Prachi Popat
Jan 99 min read
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The Couture of Klein: Reinterpreting Art on the Runway
Yves Klein’s influence on Céline S/S 2017 creates a spectacle, exploring the gaze, identity, and body on the runway.
Prachi Popat
Dec 31, 20249 min read
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A Stainless Steel Family Portrait: Subodh Gupta's reminiscence of a simpler life
The use of utensil racks for a family portrait highlights the importance of food and the kitchen in the artist's life , in reminding him...
Prachi Popat
Aug 20, 20247 min read
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Exploring Femininity Within the White Cube: Angela Grossman at Equinox Gallery, Vancouver (2022)
The subject has her back facing toward us and cannot see the viewer, but the viewer is given full sight to her figure. Here lies the...
Prachi Popat
Aug 2, 20245 min read
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Case Study: Pearl Milling Company and the 'Mammy' Archetype (2021)
In this essay I aim to explore the evolution of branding for Pearl Milling Company, known for its controversial past rooted in racial...
Prachi Popat
Jul 13, 20248 min read
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Representation and Wonder (2020)
Representation: This essay aims to analyze how two works, the Portrait of John Punch (Angry Black Man 1646) by Kerry James Marshall and...
Prachi Popat
Jul 13, 20247 min read
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Stimulating Conscious Awareness - Aditi Singh at Chemould Gallery (2021)
‘Somethings Are Always Burning’ is a body of work by Indian artist Aditi Singh, exhibited at Chemould gallery in Mumbai for both in...
Prachi Popat
Jul 13, 20247 min read
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