Art Analysis
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An Indian artist explains how to draw a funny caricature, whether of Modi or of Trump
Caricature artist Manoj Sinha talks about his design process.
Creative Gaga
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What Jackson Pollock's paintings (and nature) can tell us about the art of being happy
A physicist has a theory on why some patterns are so appealing, and the answer has implications on human happiness.
Florence Williams
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Ghost artists: How the Victorians brought famous painters back from the dead in seances
Spirit drawings – artworks created by mediums by channeling the spirits of the dead – are being showcased at an exhibition in London.
Michelle Foot, The Conversation
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Why Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Here’s looking at Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait with monkeys
The Mexican artist kept monkeys as pets and painted them often, symbolising the children she couldn't have.
Barry Carr, The Conversation
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Anish Kapoor thrives on colour, so why has he monopolised the world's darkest substance?
The man who brought illusionism to sculpture through the use of paint now has exclusive rights to the artistic use of Vantablack.
Girish Shahane
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There is a hidden portrait behind the Mona Lisa, claims scientist
Frenchman Pascal Cotte said a sketch behind the painting showed a different woman, who did not have the gaze or smile that have made Da Vinci’s work so famous.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song