Guest Post by Bindu Gopal Rao DAG’s first-ever exhibition of the complete series of 288 etchings by Baltazard Solvyns called Les Hindoûs is a documentation of life in Bengal during the 1790’s. Francois Baltazard Solvyns (1760-1824), a Flemish printmaker and ethnographer came to India in 1791 with the hope of making his fortune and lived… Continue reading Guest Post: Art – Impressions of Erstwhile India
Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning: Gloria Steinem As the above quote conveys, it is always important to pursue your passions. Ultimately, having a dream in the first place and working towards making it come true is the essence of life.… Continue reading The state of many colors: Rajasthan, on my wishlist
Given my fetish for color, collectibles and all things ‘not so conventional’, I love having a whole lot of knick-knacks and souvenirs around the house. I am partial to anything with a hint of vintage and reminiscent of the days gone by. I pick many of them during my travels so they bring back fond memories and… Continue reading Color, quirk and a hint of kitsch
