Art

  1. ELEVATE YOUR HOMES WITH AN EXPERT-APPROVED FESTIVE REFRESH

    ELEVATE YOUR HOMES WITH AN EXPERT-APPROVED FESTIVE REFRESH

     

    Complete home renovations can be slightly exhausting, and sometimes even grim to pull off. That is why the design fanatics in us have curated the ultimate guide to giving your homes a refresh, just in time for the festivities. Discover the art of festive living with curated

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  2. ECHOES OF A ROYAL ERA - INSIDE THE MAGNIFICENT SAMODE PALACE

    ECHOES OF A ROYAL ERA - INSIDE THE MAGNIFICENT SAMODE PALACE

    The Samode Palace, located in the village of Samode, near Jaipur, Rajasthan has a rich history that dates back several centuries. A testament to the architectural and cultural heritage of Rajasthan, the 300 year old palace was home to the ruling family of Samode, when it was built as a fortified mansion by the noble Rawals of Amber. Samode was granted as a fiefdom to the Rawals, making it their ancestral home. The palace has served as a residence for the royal family and a symbol of their prestige ever since.

     

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  3. 6 TIPS TO INCORPORATE A “MUGHAL GARDEN” IN YOUR INTERIORS

    6 TIPS  TO INCORPORATE A “MUGHAL GARDEN” IN YOUR INTERIORS
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  4. SUSTAINABILITY AND BIOPHILIA COME TOGETHER AT THE SHINTA MANI WILD IN CAMBODIA

    SUSTAINABILITY AND BIOPHILIA COME TOGETHER AT THE SHINTA MANI WILD IN CAMBODIA

    AN INTRODUCTION
    This eco-luxe experience in the heart of Cambodia is unlike any you have ever seen. Designed by co-owner and sustainability sage Bill Bensley, Shinta Mani Wild is a pioneer in sustainable hotel design with nature beckoning at every corner. Perched over 1.5 kms of natural river and waterfalls, the 15 tents in the camp have been meticulously designed to evoke Bensley’s vision of what it might have been like to be on a luxury safari in the jungles of Cambodia with Jackie O’, who travelled throughout this kingdom with King Sihanouk in 1967.

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  5. THE INSIDER EDIT - ASTHA

    THE INSIDER EDIT - ASTHA



    MASTERS OF MODERN ART


    Discover some of Astha’s favourites from the origins of Modern Art – from the bold
    experiments of Frida Kahlo to the radical innovations of artists like Picasso and Matisse,
    encapsulating a defining moment in art history.


    Henri Matisse Landscape, Nice, 1919

    Jacques Villon with Henri Matisse Odalisque on a Terrace (Odalisque sur la terrasse), After Matisse1922

    Pablo Picasso Les Demoiselles d’AvignonParis, June-July 1907

    Henri Rousseau The Dream, 1844–1910

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  6. A SUMMERTIME TABLE SETTING

    A SUMMERTIME TABLE SETTING


    Balmy summer evenings bring back fond memories of outdoor entertaining under warm lighting, a table adorned with delish food and drinks, surrounded by friends and family. Outdoor space is a rare gem in most cities, and once you have it, plan on taking full advantage by hosting the most stylish do’s of the season. Think endless dinner parties, barbecues, and copious amounts of rosé flowing throughout summer. The next time you fire up the grill for a backyard BBQ, impress your guests with these colourful and creative summertime table setting ideas. Here’s a rundown of all the picks you need for the alfresco dining party of the year.

     

    TABLEWARE

    Putting together a gorgeous summer party doesn’t have to be complicated. Your decorating can be simple and your table, anything but basic. Crisp white dishware, modern glassware, and classic cutlery is alwa

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  7. TEXTILE-TRADITIONS-PICHVAIS-OF-NATHDWARA

    TEXTILE-TRADITIONS-PICHVAIS-OF-NATHDWARA

    THE VISUAL CULTURES OF NATHDWARA

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  8. FATHER-SON ARCHITECTURAL LEGACIES THROUGHOUT HISTORY

    FATHER-SON ARCHITECTURAL LEGACIES THROUGHOUT HISTORY

    Some families witness the passing of creativity and passions from generation to generation. From internationally acclaimed landmarks built by I.M. Pei and his two sons, to the historic works of Cesar and Rafael Pelli, these father-son legacies have left an indelible mark on the architectural world. Father’s Day is fast approaching, which offers us a prospect to reflect on the paternal bequest that has connected dynasties of noteworthy architects – Let’s travel back in time to see the ancestral

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  9. REEL LIFE – PART I

    REEL LIFE – PART I

    In the age of high-definition 4D graphics and the green screen, it is difficult to imagine life in the era of ‘real’ set design. Yet, the ambitions and imaginations of early 20th century filmmakers continue to amaze us, just because they were so ahead of their times. The precision and detail with which these mad geniuses tackled the various visual aspects of cinema have influenced the way the world has seen things thereafter. Painting a psychedelic spectrum through black and white, the

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  10. HOLE UP WITH HYGGE: THE DANISH CONCEPT OF COZINESS

    HOLE UP WITH HYGGE: THE DANISH CONCEPT OF COZINESS

    The nights are drawing in on a world which seems to get busier and more hectic every day and the need to sit back, relax, and enjoy the small things in life has never been more prevalent. Political uncertainty always incites the most significant cultural movements just like the Danish concept of coziness, ‘hygge’. Pronounced ‘hoo-guh’, this lifestyle trend of the Danes emphasizes all things cozy and insouciant. Think warm-and-fuzzy, delicious-and-hearty, mulled-and-aromatic. A national manifesto, nay, an obsession expressed in the constant pursuit of homespun pleasures involving candlelight, fires, cashmere, coffee, mulled wine, cake, wellbeing, and the company of friends.

    The Danes have established themselves as lovers of calm and in turn, consistently top the polls as the happiest people on earth. The age-old concept is currently experiencing a global renaissance, with the world declaring hygge the next, new, best way to live.

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