The Muraqqa-e-Chughtai, Diwan-i-Ghalib is one of the most fascinating objects from the Partition Museum, Amritsar. With this illustrated selection of Ghalib’s poems published in 1928, artist A.R Chughtai shot to…
There have been numerous women painters in twentieth century India but unfortunately most of them remain under-represented. Atasi Barua is one such painter who has remained unnoticed since years. One…
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When we speak of Mughal women in the context of Jahangir, Nur Jahan is the first one who comes to mind. However, she was only one (and the last) of…
Who doesn’t know Nur Jahan? The wife of Emperor Jehangir, the Padshah Begum was truly an influential figure at the Mughal court. As a generous patron of arts and architecture,…
According to latest news, photography and videography is now banned at the Golden Temple complex at Amritsar! Could it mean, artists painting views of the temple will be back in…
India is perhaps the only country in the world where one gets to see the unique Stepwell-architecture. a testimony to water management systems in the ancient times. An estimated 3000…
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…
Indian stories, told through paintings are a sure way to make children fall in love with museums! We’ve tried and tested this, with much success at the Government Museum &…
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In the summer of 2017, I had the opportunity to intern at one of India’s premier museums – the National Museum in New Delhi. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there…
Applications are invited for different positions at the CSMVS Mumbai’s Education Department. Deadline : 03 December, 2018. Location : Mumbai Education Facilitator (Exhibitions and Programmes) Vacancy : 1 Type: Contractual…
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…