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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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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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
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers