Ragmala Paintings: Visualizing Music & Mood
Most of us have different types of playlists - either on spotify or other platforms , each serving a different purpose. There...
A History of Mughal Cuisine through Cookbooks
On any given weekend, my head is usually occupied with the thoughts of food. The tastebuds have been working over time for a year...
In Paintings: Rembrandt & his Mughal India Inspiration
Rembrandt is one of the greatest artists in history, with his name alone being synonymous with fine art itself! Yet, few know him as...
Art Tour : Shantiniketan
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...
8 things to learn from Guru Gobind Singh’s Baaj
Guru Gobind Singh is often depicted in paintings holding a 'Baaj'. It is common knowledge that the Guru was known as "Chittay baaja wala"...
In Paintings: Diwali & A History of Firecrackers in India
This Diwali, I'm exploring the many paintings that depict the celebration and ethos of Diwali while digging out the history of firecrackers. The use of...
In Pictures: Christian Art in the Mughal Period
The Introduction of Christianity
Jesuit missionaries were the first group of Europeans to visit the Mughal court. They initially arrived at the Portuguese colony of...
Yoga : A Story in Art
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,...
Mango : The National Fruit of India
He visits my town once a year.
He fills my mouth with kisses and nectar.
I spend all my money on him
Who, girl, your man?
No, a...
Understanding Islam at the David Museum, Copenhagen
Today, we have little exposure to the Islamic world and culture. Globally, the tense narrative around Islam has led people to associate...