Nepal’s Thangka Art
An Ancient Art Form Forging its Future Photos and Text by Anne Petry Nepali thangka paintings have vivid colors with […]
Meet the Maithil Women Artists of Nepal
How a dynamic group is transforming a wall painting tradition By Claire Burkert, Nepal In 1988, in a mud and
Special Feature: Muralists of Kerala
Meet the Contemporary Masters of an Amazing Temple Craft From the depictions of the Supreme in the forms of Brahma,
Phad Sacred Art
Wandering Shrines of Rajasthan By Baani Sekhon, Chandigarh In this unique and traditional art form, mythological stories and folk tales
Y.G. Srimati, an Unsung Hero Honored
The Met showcases a Chennai artist who flourished in New York City By Lavina Melwani, New York When Y.G. Srimati
Sage of Sacred Art
With Rajiv Malik SITTING FOR HOURS CROSS-LEGGED on the floor of his Udaipur home, encircled by paints and brushes, B.G.
Artistic Offerings
Some contributions to the Iraivan temple project are gifts of abundant, natural talent. Artists Sri Indra Sharma, D.J. Khamis and
No Cameras Allowed
Attending South India’s majestic Hindu temples, such as Madurai’s Meenakshi citadel, evokes profound reverence and joy. As bhakti-filled devotees bathe
Pious Portrayals
Rajasthan-born Sri Indra Sharma, age 74, has been depicting Gods, Goddesses, saints and epic heroes in oil and watercolor as
Gods, Kings and Tigers
Among the many art and photo books published in commemoration of India’s 50th year of independence, Gods, Kings and Tigers,