Today, on November 3, 2018 the great Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb celebrates his 400th birthday; and here’s a fitting tribute – a throwback to a dazzling diorama that marks his 50th…
This image of a woman holding a lamp is one of India’s most iconic paintings. But what makes it so special? Is the woman in the painting an important figure?…
Born in India, raised by the world, the art of ‘Yoga’ has a fascinating story to tell. In over 4000 years of it’s existence, Yoga is now a multi-million dollar…
If you’d ask a Bengali, you’d find that Shantiniketan is not a place – it’s a way of life. As the name suggests, it is the “abode of peace”, and…
Think Art Deco, and you’d instantly think of Miami, Paris or New York City. In Miami, the age of Instagram has ensured tourists set out on a hunt for art-deco…
In the late 18th and early 19th century (200 years ago), the hashtag that could have been trending in Europe (and the West in general) would be : #Orientalism. It was…
Visiting the Mahabalipuram group of monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was on my bucket list and I finally got to put a check against it. The group of monuments have served as…
India and the World : Lessons to learn from India’s first blockbuster exhibition
The “India and the World,” exhibition, which landed at the CSMVS exactly a year ago, abounded in riches of every kind. 230 objects spread across 5000 years ,included Rembrandt’s Mughal…
Discover India with 8 Awesome Museums!!
In this digital-savvy world, museums are rediscovering new ways and tools to engage with their audiences – and Instagram is a hot favourite! In India though, museums are yet to…
This Diamond Necklace commissioned by an Indian Maharaja is the Star of a Hollywood Movie!
When a Hollywood movie combines Museums and Indian Maharaja-archives, it’s got to be one you cannot miss! The French luxury designer brand ‘Cartier’ recently re-created a legendary diamond necklace for…
#MuseumWeek : Highlights from India
The much awaited Museum-Week 2018 finally came to an end last week, and admittedly, left us exhausted! If there’s any such thing by the name of online-museum-fatigue, this week-long social…
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Applications are invited for the role of “Museum Associate” (one vacancy) at the Partition Museum, New Delhi. Location: The position is based at the Museum office in Green Park, New…
Rave Scholarships support further practical training for young curators, restorers, museum technicians and cultural managers who have arranged a guest period, a practical training or non-paid work at a museum,…
Annual Conference : The Museum in Transition Over 3 days, the 2018 CiMAM Annual Conference in Stockholm (2-4 November) covers 4 keynote and 8 perspective presentations, 3 panel discussions, 2 workshops…