The Photographic Journey of India
Given the expanse of the photography genre in India, as researchers we often wonder how one can really chart the journey of the medium. Here's a brief history of...
The Fantastical World of Karen Knorr’s ‘India Song’ Series
A closer look at photographs from Karen Knorr’s acclaimed ‘India Song’ series that occupy a significant place in MAP’s vast contemporary photography collection.
Why I Love Art: The Art of Numbers
A writer pens her love for tracking the Indian art auction market, and the thrill of finding record breaks, repeat sales and various market trends in the process.
Gandhi, the Muse of Indian Art
Gandhi has been the muse of Indian artists for the better half of seven decades. Here’s looking at the different ways in which Indian artists have paid homage to the icon of the India’s Independence Movement.
The Journey of Thumri
Women performers, many of them lost in the pages of history, have been at the forefront of preserving the legacy of thumri, one of Indian music’s most important –...
The Breath of Art
Tracing the contribution and significance of the 'Trinity' of Carnatic Music who invested the genre with weight, diversity and beauty.
The Making of Art is Life: SoundFrames
As a special ode to two art forms - music and visual arts - MAP presents its annual festival, Art is Life: SoundFrames, this year designed and conceptualised around...
Transcending Barriers, Uniting People: Sufi Music in India
An inquiry into the origins of Sufi music – one of the most celebrated music traditions with a loyal following across generations and cultures.
The Coming of Age of Indian Modern Art
A glimpse into the world of the Progressive Artists’ Group that revolutionised Indian Modern art.