The global art world, often seen as a domain of creativity and beauty, is not immune to the pressing environmental crises of today.
The art world is undergoing a significant transformation in the current era of escalating climate crises,adapting its operations to minimize environmental damage.
‘Art is a reflection of life. Life isn’t something we can cut and fix. It’s always in a state of flux’ - El Anatsui From the 1940s to the 60s, the African countries were experiencing a cultural renaissance based on the values of liberation and decolonization. A student of art education in Kumasi, Ghana somehow…
Nowadays a shameful visual can be observed around places of utmost natural beauty and ‘tourist’ destinations around the world, and that is of mindless littering causing plastic pollution. These places ranging from the Himalayas to the international forest reserves, renowned for their natural beauty and cultural significance, often face an escalating ecological plastic pollution crisis.…
The art choices in life, as an artist, art collector, or simply as an art lover, can significantly impact environmental sustainability through various avenues. For contemporary artists, a sustainable approach comes in different ways including material selection, production processes, and themes that promote climate awareness. Similarly, a learned curation or collection of sustainable art can…
Integrating sustainable art into modern design is a growing practice that promotes environmental stewardship while enhancing aesthetic and functional value. It also offers significant social, economic, and aesthetic benefits. By continuing to develop and support these projects, cities, and communities can foster a more sustainable future while enriching the lives of their inhabitants. To name…
In the heartland of Bihar, amidst the rustic charm of Ranti village, a new wave of artistic expression is emerging—one that seamlessly blends the rich heritage of Madhubani folk art with contemporary sensibilities. At the forefront of this movement stands Avinash Karn, a visionary artist born into a lineage of Madhubani painters, whose innovative approach…
In the realm of contemporary art, where boundaries blur and mediums merge, Praveer Singh Bais’s work transcends mere visual delight, delving deep into the realms of memory, time, and societal introspection. Having grown up in the cultural tapestry of small-town India before immersing himself in the vibrant chaos of the capital city, it is this…
In the vibrant and numerous layers of contemporary art, there emerges a profound shift—a renaissance rooted in tradition, innovation, and sustainability. Across bustling streets and quiet alleys, artists are reclaiming discarded materials, breathing new life into forgotten remnants, and challenging the conventions of commercialism. In this burgeoning movement, the act of repurposing textiles becomes not…
Today's fast urban-metro life, dependent on numerous screens, often reduces to competing with time and life, and in that circle of survival and indulgence with relentless consumption of material and psychological, the human psyche usually forgets its primordial values to nature and the environment. The symbiotic relationship with nature diminished long ago and while the…
Exploring the fusion of rural heritage with contemporary art, Nishchay Thakur's unique practice embodies cultural memory and sustainability amidst a rapidly changing landscape. Through his transformative use of organic materials and traditional techniques, Thakur's work offers a poetic reflection on the evolving relationship between agrarian society and modernity. This article focuses on the unique, one-of-a-kind…
The humans who are incessantly littering and throwing away their plastic bottles at the beach obviously don't want marine species to perish or the ocean to overflow into the city, but they litter unconsciously because they simply 'can' do so. The artist attempts to confront this collective unconscious practice by directly addressing the treatment of…
