“We will always honour this language through our art. No matter where we are, we rush to this place on this day to paint the alpona of blood.” Pro-Vice Chancellor Bidisha said, “Preparations ...

initiation into art began at the door of her childhood home in Kolkata. She and her mother would sit at the threshold on festive days, and create patterns with alpona or rice-flour paste.

The most time-consuming part is the headgear and accessories, which draw inspiration from Alpona art, adding an extra layer of richness. Every detail, from the handwoven fabrics to the intricate ...

The colourful facade contrasts the monotonous Banani buildings and the thatched roof that is visible from the outside stands out. As you enter the complex, you step into a maze of mango wood, red ...

The headgear of the Apsara look is made of Shola (shreds of wood). The makeup and styling are inspired by the Alpona art, adding richness to her divine look. Arav Chowdharry as Kesari, the noble ...

Still, almost despite itself, it points to true art. By Jason Farago and George Etheredge for The New York Times As a sprawling new exhibit opens in two museums in Amsterdam, the German artist ...