Nilosree, Special to Gulf News

Articles from the author

Akbar to Shah Jahan: Mughal India’s syncretic spirit

Holi’s pivotal role in shaping India’s cultural landscape and inclusivity throughout ages

A painting of Krishna and Radha playing Holi auctioned by Christies now in Private Collection

Olive Trees: A symbol of identity and resistance

From antiquity to modernity, tracing the cultural significance of olive trees

Screengrab Claude Monet, Olive Grove at the Moreno Garden, Bordighera, 1884, Private Collection (Sold at Christie’s in 2010)

How the world fell in love with oranges

Unravelling the fragrant heritage and zesty history of the global fruit

Orange is the only color having a fruit by its name

Delhi Durbar: British bid to rewrite India’s history

A story of Empire, display and the possession of history through years of Early Raj

The British ‘durbars' visual elements prominently reflected Delhi’s heritage, drawing inspiration from the grandeur of Mughal courtly ceremonies and the majestic architecture of both the Mughal and Sultanate eras, as evident in the very name 'durbar’

Multifaceted world of Orientalism in European Art

Art's gaze across borders makes us trace the complex layers of orientalist imagination

The Perfume Maker by Rudolf Ernst (1854-1932)

The curious case of forgetfulness and colonialism

Haludar was an artist who brought life to India’s hidden natural treasures

Yellow Footed Green Pigeon by Haludar

Wajid Ali Shah: Last King of Awadh’s artistic journey

The unconventional monarch was an inspiring figure — poet, playwright and patron of arts

Mirza Wajid Ali Shah, the eleventh and last King of Awadh with female members of his family. Also called the Nawab of Awadh or the Nawab of Oudh, Shah ruled Awadh (or Oudh), north India from 1847 to 1856

Art for Humanity: A window to the Divine

Sara Mir’s philanthropic endeavours are highlighted through her illuminated paintings

Artist: Sacrylicco by Sara Mir Title: “Honeycomb” Year: 2023 Style: Contemporary Islamic Fine Art Dimensions: 14 inch hexagonal stretched canvas Medium: Acrylics, 24K genuine gold

Shahjahanabad: A tale of resilience and rediscovery

Book takes a look at history's forgotten footprints to discover Delhi's timeless legacy

DIWAN-E-AAM Studio of Mazhar Ali Khan, c. 1840.

Reviving Mughal Miniature – one stroke at a time

Exploring metamorphosis of Mughal art from Bahadur Shah Zafar to present-day miniaturists

Fatima Zahra Hassan

Exploring the artistic revolution of 18th century India

How East India Company officials and Indian artists came together to create a new artform

An Orange-Headed Ground Thrush and a Death's-Head Moth on a Purple Ebony Orchid Branch Shaikh Zain al–Din Indian, 1778

How Shah Rukh Khan redefined masculinity in South Asia

With his portrayals of guy next door, offscreen causes, SRK challenged toxic masculinity

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