Particularly threatened by the Taliban, some artists are trying to destroy all proof of their work. Others are creating last pieces as a form of resistance.
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‘The Taliban Will Ban All Art’: An Afghan Female Filmmaker’s Plea
In an open letter, acclaimed director Sahraa Karimi has written of the brutal impact of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan on women, girls and artists.
Rabindranath Tagore’s Kangri Convocation Address: The One Who Looks Through
On the 80th death anniversary of Tagore's death, a teacher looks at the core message of one of poet's final addresses to mankind.
NFTS by Chimpanzees, Like 1950s Primate Art, Raise Questions About the Nature of Creativity
Art such as the ‘Primal Expressions’ series created by chimpanzees continues to raise important questions about creative instincts in non-human animals.
‘In Memory of Danish Siddiqui’: Sketches From the Candlelight Vigil at Jamia
An artist and a Jamia student pays homage to the late Pulitzer Prize winner with a series of illustrations.
Comic Strips | Coffee With ‘Corona’
When coronavirus gets invited as a guest on Karan Johar's popular chat show.
Photo Essay | Kolkata’s Migrant Workers Narrate Stories of Hope
While many migrant workers walked back home in the first phase of the lockdown, there were many who could not. Kolkata-based photographer Shubhodeep Roy spoke with some workers for this …