Fluid Intertwined: Charles Foussard's Mural Takes Flight in Hyderabad

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Into Chinese Art: Ink, immensity and vistas unbound

What happens when Western artistic perspectives encounter the timeless beauty of Chinese ink painting? Guided by Professor Han Lu, a Chinese painting expert, Anna embarks on a journey through the Pan Tianshou Art Museum, exploring the profound philosophy behind traditional Chinese painting. As Western realism meets Eastern artistic expression, Professor Han unravels the essence of Chinese artistic tradition, drawing insights …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bridging art and tradition at 84

New Indian Express

Spread across two galleries at Chitramayee - State Gallery of Art, his paintings primarily explore themes from epics, particularly the Ramayana. Many of my paintings depict significant scenes from the epic and important gods, such as Hanuman and Sri Ram. In today’s changing world, where certain values are fading among the younger generation, I want to present these themes through …

Painting

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Slip inside the eye of Salvador Dali’s mind

Deccan Chronicle

Human bodies sprout flowers from their heads; eyeballs dance in a matrix of squiggles and strokes and dismembered body parts interact animatedly with the world around them. Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali’s technical skills, precise draftsmanship and the striking images in his unusual pieces of art work — are a treat for the eyes. Dali, one of the most celebrated …

Art India Work Salvador Dali Collection Christine

4 weeks ago

Himmat Shah (1933-2025): A modernist who engaged with the spirit of the material

Live Mint

Artist Himmat Shah brought a certain intensity to any medium that he worked with, be it his bronze sculptures, drawings or burnt paper collages. “It is more like a magician’s cave than a conventional studio.” According to art historian and curator R. Siva Kumar, usually there is a certain continuity between the various phases of an artist’s life. Besides the …

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4 weeks ago

Sriraj Thanyam’s Ecosapien Resistance: a blend of travel, art, and passion for environment

The Hindu

Is he a traveller, a painter, or an environmentalist? “I’m an ecosapien painter,” says Sriraj Thanyam with a grin, as his vibrant exhibition Ecosapien Resistance garnered significant attention at the International Theatre Festival of Kerala. A unique blend of travel, art, and environmental passion, his work has captivated everyone around the festival’s buzzing energy. “I carry my paintings wherever I …

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1 month ago

An unlikely art pilgrimage | Notes from the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025

The Hindu

In a way, it is a transaction between two terminals. World’s oldest diamond With Julian Raby, the affable former director of the National Museum of Asian Art at the Smithsonian, as lead curator, the biennale inevitably throws up some important questions. Amin Jaffer, one of the biennale’s artistic directors and director also of the Al Thani Collection, creates one of …

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1 month ago

Ink artist honors the great and the small

China Daily

Bodhi Leaf, Xu Dongqing's exhibition at the art gallery of China National Academy of Painting, is a world of animation enriched by her travels and research into artistic traditions. From Marianne North, the British botanic artist who traveled the world painting plants in the 19th century, to Georgia O'Keeffe, the US artist known for her bold, modern depictions of flowers, …

Artist Xu Dongqing

1 month ago

Between mountains and waters, artists create a peaceful realm for hearts and minds

China Daily

Zhi Shui Ren Shan, an exhibition at the Long Museum's West Bund venue, is a display of dozens of landscape paintings by modern artists. In one of the chapters of The Analects, a compilation of the ideas of Confucius, the master writes, "The wise man finds pleasure in waters, the virtuous man finds pleasure in hills". The making of landscape …

Landscape Paintings

1 month ago

Between mountains and waters, artists create a peaceful realm for hearts and minds

China Daily

Zhi Shui Ren Shan, an exhibition at the Long Museum's West Bund venue, is a display of dozens of landscape paintings by modern artists. In one of the chapters of The Analects, a compilation of the ideas of Confucius, the master writes, "The wise man finds pleasure in waters, the virtuous man finds pleasure in hills". The making of landscape …

Landscape Paintings

1 month, 1 week ago

'Something stirring beneath the surface': What eight ghostly portraits found hidden inside masterpieces reveal

BBC

'Something stirring beneath the surface': What eight ghostly portraits found hidden inside masterpieces reveal 22 February 2025 Share Save Kelly Grovier Share Save The Courtauld Institute of Art In the past month alone, shadowy portraits have been found hidden in longstanding masterpieces by Titian and Picasso. In early February, it was revealed that researchers at the Andreas Pittas Art Characterization …

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1 month, 1 week ago

46-day art exhibition fetes 50 artists

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: A 46-day art exhibition concluded on Thursday in Hyderabad, showcasing works by artists from several states — mostly from Telangana. Jointly organised by the Hyderabad Art Society, established in 1941, and the 84th All India Art Exhibition, the event celebrated the city’s rich artistic heritage. Prabha Shanker of the Treasure Exhibition Society highlighted the importance of the event, noting …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Art director Ravees exhibits his oil paintings in Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu

Ravees’s oil paintings celebrate the beauty of being simple and lucid. The exhibition, Beauty is Truth, currently on in Thiruvananthapuram, is the first solo show of the artist, who prefers to call himself Kuzhithurai Ravees after his place of birth in Kanyakumari district. I have always been particular about going into detail,” says Ravees, an art director in Tamil cinema. …

Art Oil Paintings Ravees

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre launches unique visual art exhibition ‘Light into Space’

Firstpost

The first-of-its-kind international exhibit brings together thought-provoking works of Light and Space artists from the 1960s and 1970s Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opened the doors to its sixth landmark visual art exhibit ‘Light into Space’ at the Art House with an exclusive preview night attended by a melee of cultural enthusiasts. Curated by the New York-based Dia Art Foundation, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Deconstructed Realms’: A new exhibition explores India's tryst with cubism

Live Mint

In J. Sultan Ali’s Milkmaid, you can see a vibrant folk idiom come together with the cubist style. A new exhibition at DAG, Deconstructed Realms: India’s Tryst with Cubism, features over a hundred such works by 40 artists, including Gaganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, George Keyt and Biren De who innovated with this largely Western construct in an Indian context in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gallery Space and Iconart Gallery celebrate milestone in Hyderabad’s evolving art scene

The Hindu

Hyderabad’s art scene is evolving for the better. Engaging with contemporary art “Passion is a cliché word, but I can’t think of a better one,” says Avani Rao Gandra, an artist, photographer, curator, PhD researcher, and founder of Iconart Gallery on Road No. “Today’s young artists are exposed to a variety of artistic practices, but back then, the audience was …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Salvador Dalí in India: Landmark exhibition displays rare artworks by surrealist icon

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Marking 120 years since Dalí’s birth last year, The Independent’s Alastair Smart wrote: “If the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Of Being and Becoming: Keerthi Durugadda’s Journey Through Art and Self-Discovery

Deccan Chronicle

What happens when psyche, consciousness, and art come together? When psyche, consciousness, and art converge, it marks a state of profound self-awareness, where the individual achieves a unified understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. The subject matter of her work is often a fusion of nostalgia and imagination, drawn from a tapestry of personal experiences, emotions, moods, fantasies, and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Curated selection of Amitabh Sengupta’s retrospective

The Hindu

Inside one of the smaller halls in Bikaner House, the sheer magic of a master’s pliant brush fills you up with awe. “Whether layered abstractions, lyrical compositions, or nuanced colour palettes, his paintings take you into a world of quiet introspection and timeless beauty,” says Sarala Banerjee of Artworld Chennai, who discovered the artist years ago. The artist’s wonderful understanding …

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2 months ago

Reviving the legacy of Kondapalli Seshagiri Rao: Rare artworks on display in Hyderabad

The Hindu

Reviving the Roots, the ongoing retrospective exhibition at the State Art Gallery in Hyderabad, celebrates the life and works of the renowned artist, the late Kondapalli Seshagiri Rao. His philosophy was: ‘No line, no art,’” says Kondapalli Venugopal Rao, the third son of Seshagiri Rao, as he guides us through the exhibits. Artistic journey From portraits and figurative art to …

Art Cheriyal Seshagiri Rao

2 months ago

Artists showcase their ideas of progress in Hyderabad

The Hindu

To experiment and to elevate are significant elements of an artist’s creative process. Sheen with glass beads “When you try something new, the energy brings in enthusiasm,” says Srikalahasti-based contemporary artist Ramesh Gorjala. “It takes a longer time to see the final work but the satisfaction of having created something new is immense.” New chapter with quilt art “My room …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Sustainable Design Meets Art: Radeesh Shetty’s Collaboration with Echoes of Earth

Deccan Chronicle

Renowned artist Radeesh Shetty joins forces with Echoes of Earth to create an iconic sculpture symbolising ecological restoration. Shetty’s collaboration with Echoes of Earth showcases the potential of sustainable design and art in promoting environmental awareness. What inspired you to create the Striding Man statue using sustainable materials, and how does this piece reflect the ethos of Echoes of Earth? …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Journey through AM Murali’s surreal metaphysical art in Hyderabad

The Hindu

Metaphysical art lies at the heart of artist AM Murali’s new exhibition, Between Realms, at Gallery Space in Hyderabad. Hyderabad connection Kerala-based artist AM Murali’s connection with Hyderabad began over 25 years ago when he came to pursue a master’s degree in fine arts at Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication in 1991. “In Kerala, it’s rare to see …

Art Hyderabad Artist Journey Murali

2 months, 1 week ago

Capital hosts Belgian contemporary art exhibition

China Daily

Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, introduces the dynamism of Belgian contemporary art scene. From Rene Magritte, the mastermind of surrealism, to Luc Tuymans whose paintings show the power of images, Belgium has kept nourishing generations of gifted artists since the 20th century. Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art …

Art Belgian

2 months, 1 week ago

Capital hosts Belgian contemporary art exhibition

China Daily

Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, introduces the dynamism of Belgian contemporary art scene. From Rene Magritte, the mastermind of surrealism, to Luc Tuymans whose paintings show the power of images, Belgium has kept nourishing generations of gifted artists since the 20th century. Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art …

Art Belgian

2 months, 1 week ago

Capital hosts Belgian contemporary art exhibition

China Daily

Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, introduces the dynamism of Belgian contemporary art scene. From Rene Magritte, the mastermind of surrealism, to Luc Tuymans whose paintings show the power of images, Belgium has kept nourishing generations of gifted artists since the 20th century. Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art …

Art Belgian

2 months, 1 week ago

Capital hosts Belgian contemporary art exhibition

China Daily

Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, introduces the dynamism of Belgian contemporary art scene. From Rene Magritte, the mastermind of surrealism, to Luc Tuymans whose paintings show the power of images, Belgium has kept nourishing generations of gifted artists since the 20th century. Texture of Time, an ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art …

Art Belgian

2 months, 1 week ago

The art of ‘Touch’

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: “Art is what makes life bearable.” These words by Friedrich Nietzsche guide the veteran artist George R from Thiruvananthapuram who believes in the deep connection between art and life. Now, he is back with his latest collection, ‘Touch’, a series born from the idea that touch is the essence of life, the language of survival, and the force that …

George Touch

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Phase two of Chennai Photo Biennale kicks off with Alt:Analog exhibition

The Hindu

Phase two of the Chennai Photo Biennale Edition 4 kicked off on Thursday with the Alt:Analog exhibition at the Forum Art Gallery here. We started the darkroom to experiment, create and help others find the joy of analog and historical photography,” said Varun Gupta, managing trustee, CPB Foundation Director, CPB. Soham Joshi’s work, Camera and The Queer Image — Chennai, …

Chennai Work Cpb

2 months, 2 weeks ago

French politician-author to showcase her evolution as artist photographer

The Hindu

This week, the multi-faceted French politician Muriel Pénicaud, undertakes a trip to this part of the world with a purpose altogether different from the numerous times she would have been southeast-bound in the past. As a prominent figure in the liberal-centrist mould of France’s Renaissance party, one of Ms. Pénicaud’s signature accomplishments came when, as Minister, she spearheaded the reform …

Art France French Pénicaud

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition explores complex web binding humans, society, and nature

China Daily

Thresholds, Flaneur and Whirlpools, an ongoing exhibition at the Wind H Art Center in Beijing, reflects on the complex relationship between humanity, society and nature. Thresholds, Flaneur and Whirlpools, an ongoing exhibition at the Wind H Art Center in Beijing, examines the complicated relationship between humanity, society, and nature through individual perspectives, and by drawing on the history and particular …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lounge Loves: The Makers Trail, Charli XCX and more

Live Mint

If walls could talk I sent this photo to a friend, and her response was, “These people must really love their house”. This beautifully painted house wall in shades of green and yellow in a bylane in north Kolkata makes you stop and marvel at it, looking like a page out of a children’s book. —Nipa Charagi Room service Most …

Ai

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Artist Viraj Khanna explores brain rot with fibreglass sculptures and embroidered textiles

The Hindu

Somewhere between capturing the cultural zeitgeist of social-media-triggered existential patterns and exploring expressionism through various art mediums, artist Viraj Khanna’s works at Mumbai’s Tao Art Gallery provoke the mind and heart in equal measure. Viraj notes, “British-Mexican painter Leonora Carrington would say about her works — that we are always trying to over intellectualise everything. To Sanjana Shah, creative director …

Works Viraj Viraj Khanna Tao Art Gallery Brain Rot Tao Art

2 months, 3 weeks ago

TC Rajan on his tryst with the world of art

The Hindu

A peculiar blend of the concrete and the abstract draws viewers’ attention to TC Rajan’s paintings. “When you see something that strikes you, you have no choice but to bring it to life in your art.” His exhibits touch upon some of the harrowing incidents, including the 2018 floods in Kerala, the lynching of Madhu, a tribal youth in Palakkad, …

Art Rajan

2 months, 3 weeks ago

How to transform your home with art

BBC

How to transform your home with art Artfully Walls "It's about what speaks to you": Displaying paintings, prints, textiles and sculptures can all help create a fresh living space for the new year – here's how, according to the experts. Whether it's travel posters, collages or fleamarket finds, your collection should reflect what resonates with you – Cathy Glazer Wall-hung …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inner voice meets abstract expression in Hansa Milan Kumar’s Resonance exhibition

New Indian Express

“Art is a means of expressing what the heart and soul speak, laid out on a canvas for the world. Abstract art is a way for me to speak my mind freely onto the paper,” says Bhopal-based artist Hansa Milan Kumar. Her solo exhibition in Delhi, titled 'Resonance: Nature and Cosmos’, explores themes of inner voice and the deep connection …

Kumar Her Works Inner Inner Voice

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran artist's vision for culture hub enlivens rustic district Iran

Raw Story

In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighborhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces. "Most of the dilapidated walls in old Shiraz have no historical value," said Yazdi, a bushy-bearded, bespectacled 40-year-old artist who has dedicated himself to revitalizing Narenjestan. …

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2024: Milestones in the art world

Live Mint

It would be hard to look at 2024 in isolation. TRANSFORMATIVE YEAR FOR ART SPACES 2024 was the year of milestones for art spaces—new ones opened up for niche themes while existing ones celebrated landmark years. View Full Image Soghra Khurasani and Saju Kunhan, ‘Untitled’, courtesy: the artists and TARQ Delhi-based GallerySKE and PHOTOINK ended the year with an announcement …

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3 months ago

Whispers of Nature Exhibition by Dilip Mali Celebrates Nature’s Beauty

Deccan Chronicle

From the heart of Maharashtra’s hinterlands to the prestigious halls of Jehangir Art Gallery, Dilip Mali takes us on a fascinating journey through art, inspired by Nature’s eternal beauty. Born in the serene village of Ond, nestled in the Sahyadri hills of Maharashtra’s Satara district, Dilip Mali’s artistic sensibilities were shaped amidst the lush greenery of his homeland. Dilip Mali’s …

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3 months ago

Prayagraj walls come alive with vibrant artworks

Hindustan Times

Anticipating the footfall of over 40 crore pilgrims and tourists in Prayagraj during the mega religious congregation of Mahakumbh, every nook and corner of the city is being revamped to rise to the occasion. Prayagraj divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant said, “These murals are soaked with cultural, religious, and environmental themes that reflect the spirit of the city and the …

Religious Cultural City Kumbh Prayagraj Mahakumbh Walls

3 months ago

The biggest art controversies of 2024

CNN

CNN — Big money, big ideas and big egos — the art world has all the necessary ingredients for a juicy controversy. According to LAM Museum, in the Netherlands, the hand-painted work symbolized French artist Alexandre Lavet’s “cherished memories shared with dear friends.” The museum also said, in a statement, that it bore “no ill will” towards the technician — …

Art London China World Germany British Work

3 months, 1 week ago

Art Diary: Chennai-based artist moulds the marble with flair, for a showcase in Delhi

Hindustan Times

Smooth curves in pink intertwine the three figures so seamlessly that the marble they are made out of, emotes a unified soul. “This sculpture titled Protected represents the deep bond between humans, which comes out of my sense of oneness of the universe,” says Narayan Lakshman, the artist who has crafted this work. Artist Narayan Lakshman's artwork, Protected is sculpted …

Art Delhi Work Artist Lakshman Narayan Lakshman

3 months, 1 week ago

Winter art and the Bengal Biennale

The Hindu

Director and curator Siddharth Sivakumar and Trustees Malvika Banerjee and Jeet Banerjee’s Gameplan have launched the first- ever Bengal Biennale, a multigenerational tapestry of artistic expression, bringing together a diverse array of artists and their unique perspectives. The event this winter, to be held across two venues — the university town of Santiniketan from November 29 to December 22, 2024, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Identity is important for an artist: G. Reghu

The Hindu

Identity is an important aspect for an artist. In conversation with Ms. Puri, an art curator, at The Hindu Lit for Life Dialogue 2025, at Christ here, Mr. Reghu, said about his artistic process: “It starts from the basic drawing of the design, selection and the kind of material used. That’s when we can create something that will stay.” Hailing …

Art Kerala Work Artist Puri Mr Reghu

3 months, 1 week ago

Watercolour postcard paintings by 32 Indian artists on show at Prussian Blue Art Hub in Kochi

The Hindu

Over 500 postcard-size watercolour paintings enliven the gallery space at Prussian Blue Art Hub. The works are also extremely detailed,” says the curator Suresh TR, who is an artist, art instructor and founder of Prussian Blue Art Hub. Prussian Blue Art Hub has a studio attached to it, which Suresh’s students use for working on their paintings. And that is …

Art India Work Artist Suresh Works Prussian Blue Art Hub

3 months, 1 week ago

American artist paints self into images of life abroad

China Daily

US artist Augustina Droze's solo exhibition Resplendent Rebirth kicks off on the first floor of Waldorf Astoria Beijing on Tuesday. Augustina Droze's solo exhibition Resplendent Rebirth kicked off on the first floor of the Waldorf Astoria Beijing on Tuesday. Born in the United States in 1981, Droze combines her personal experiences with animal and plant symbolism to create richly colored …

Chinese

3 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad’s Srishti art gallery focuses on printmaking artists, from KG Subramanyan to Jagadeesh Tammineni

The Hindu

For art enthusiasts and young artists alike, Srishti art gallery’s new exhibition Inked Legacies, Linked Geographies can work like an introductory course into the history and evolution of artists from Telangana and Andhra regions in printmaking, with mentorship from the masters in printmaking at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara. The idea emerged when artist Gayatri Dhanturi, …

Art Hyderabad Exhibition Work Telangana Artists Lakshmi

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Renowned painters exhibit Chinese grandeur in Beijing

China Daily

The "Majestic Great Wall, Grand Chinese Spirit - Invitational Exhibition of Renowned Chinese Painters" opens at the Tiantongyuan Cultural and Arts Center in Beijing on Dec 15, 2024. On Dec 15, 2024, the "Majestic Great Wall, Grand Chinese Spirit - Invitational Exhibition of Renowned Chinese Painters" grandly opened at the Tiantongyuan Cultural and Arts Center in Beijing. The event was …

Chinese Beijing

3 months, 2 weeks ago

What's on

China Daily

Authentic beauty Beijing Fine Art Academy has in its collection several works that are considered iconic in the depiction of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, such as A Harvest of Delight in which late painter Huang Zhou drew a vivid harvest scene of singing and dancing. In September, resident painters of Beijing Fine Art Academy traveled to Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang, for …

Chinese Beijing China Daily Fine Art

3 months, 2 weeks ago

What's on

China Daily

Authentic beauty Beijing Fine Art Academy has in its collection several works that are considered iconic in the depiction of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, such as A Harvest of Delight in which late painter Huang Zhou drew a vivid harvest scene of singing and dancing. In September, resident painters of Beijing Fine Art Academy traveled to Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang, for …

Art Chinese Beijing China Daily

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Customised wall murals elevate homes in Hyderabad.

The Hindu

Love, matinee idols and nostalgia shape a wall at Balamreddy Sandeep Reddy’s house in Hyderabad. Created by Varshita Lakshmi, the first one features elements of cinema such as doodles of filming equipment, bust portraits of Kamal Haasan, Johnny Depp, Mammootty, Rajinikanth and Prabhas and the second mural depicts a king and his minister playing paachikalu as a tribute to Sandeep’s …

Art Hyderabad Painting Wall Mural Shiva Kumar Elevate Homes

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