Category: Editor’s Desk

“We all know how unreliable memory can be, how transient reminiscences are, and how inaccessible the past will always remain. Experiences can never be duplicated or revived…by those who took no part in the struggle.” An oral historian and writer, Aanchal Malhotra delves into the latent themes and incidents of the 1947 Partition of the…

“He wasn’t merely interested in depicting landscapes; he sought to translate the ever-changing play of light and shadow into a symphony of colour and form.” Revered as the father of Impressionism, Claude Monet occupies a pivotal position within the history of the movement, renowned for his mastery of light and his ability to capture fleeting…

“His art transcended mere aesthetics and became a powerful tool for exploring the complexities of the human condition.” Edvard Munch occupies a central position within the history of modern art, renowned for his exploration of the human psyche through intensely emotional imagery. Born in Ådalsbruk, Norway in 1863, Munch’s artistic development unfolded amidst a burgeoning…

“And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted—nevermore!”

“From vibrant Rocco and Romanticism to disturbing and macabre imagery, perhaps his art was not a mere scathing indictment of the world around him. Perhaps it was a manifestation of his own mental struggles.”

“I find myself locked in a battle for the possession of my own soul.”

“Homeland is not a suitcase, and [he is] no traveler.”

“Perhaps the initial impression of joy in his work is a mere superficial interpretation. Perhaps, beneath the vibrant colors and whimsical scenes lie complex narratives of introspection.”

“What do you think, would not one tiny crime be wiped out by thousands of good deeds?”