Harambee: menstrual blood and the politics of solidarity
Artistic expression, language and shared rituals around menstruation have the potential to foster ‘harambee’, the Kenyan concept of solidarity, writes human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed.
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Reclaiming the intimate and feminine, and turning it into power: Shilo Shiv Suleman
Award-winning artist Shilo Shiv Suleman on her new exhibition ‘Art of Liberation’ that features women artists from across South Asia “working against censorship, surveillance and silencing”
11 artists, 1 god: all-women art exhibition celebrates the divine in the human experience
In this unique art exhibition, 11 women artists came together to showcase the spiritual element inherent in Indian culture. A special focus was the artform of Pichhwai that celebrates Shrinathji, the seven-year-old form of Lord Krishna.
by eShe
July 1, 2023
Meet the artist whose murals beautified Mumbai ahead of the G20 summit
Enterprising artist Sangeeta Babani has painted everything from canvasses to cars. Now she’s painting murals on Mumbai’s flyovers and underpasses, bringing colour and life to the city’s streets.
At 87, eco-feminist artist Mira Lehr is still making waves with her environmental art
Veteran eco-feminist artist Mira Lehr’s environmental art will be displayed all across the city of Miami at prestigious art festivals and events next month.
Salima Hashmi on art, activism and being the daughter of Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Artist and peace activist Salima Hashmi talks about South Asian history, the lure of Lahore, and growing up as the daughter of legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
Fear, grief, inequality: two artists give a glimpse into their pandemic art
Two young Indian painters Aditi Purwar and Shivangi Kalra take us through the ups and downs of their artistic journeys through the pandemic.
Mona Rai and a lifetime of art, abstraction and love
Mona Rai’s unconventional abstract artworks are as mesmerising for the viewer as for the artist herself, revealing secrets at every step of the process
“Democracy is Learnt Behaviour But We Are Unlearning Democracy Every Day” – Avni Sethi, Founder of Conflictorium Museum
Through art, dance and her Conflictorium Museum, Avni Sethi has created a space to bring up difficult subjects of conflict, violence and democracy
Reena Saini Kallat on Art That Challenges Borders and Notions of Nationhood
Artist Reena Saini Kallat’s work looks at social and political borders by bringing the focus on manmade barriers and symbols of nationality.
Fort Kochi, Art, Therapy and Food: A Peek Into Tanya Abraham’s Creative World
Art curator, author and founder of The Art Outreach Society, Tanya Abraham’s world revolves around her hometown Kochi and its globally connected food and history.
From struggling single mother to successful artist: Nilofer Suleman’s fearless journey
While Nilofer Suleman’s works of art are recognisable worldwide, not many know of the personal struggles she has faced in her journey as a single mother.
“Ageing is a myth,” says 64-year-old bodybuilder grandma of three
What should grandmothers look like? Sculpted, strong bodybuilders, if you go by Sweden’s Eva Birath.
Dance scholar Dr Methil Devika on the sensuality and spirituality of Mohiniyattam
Scholar, performer and educator Dr Methil Devika talks about the form and spirit of Mohiniyattam in this month’s cover story.
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