Raja Ravi Varma

Raja Ravi Varma's descendant authors new book on the legendary painter's life beyond the easel

Rukmini Varma, the great-great-granddaughter of Raja Ravi Varma, has written about what the painter was like outside the world of art in her book Hidden Truth

From Raza's canvases to Husain's masterpieces, children must be taught early to appreciate art, say experts

Western countries encourage art appreciation for young children as their artistic communities recognise them as an audience early on. In India, this is still at its nascent stages but the recent past shows that it’s a trend that is surely picking up.

Mad Mughal Memes, Inedible India are changing how we see classical Indian art

Inedible India and Mad Mughal Memes use Indian paintings in their posts, resulting in humour and an evolved discussion around this art form.

Yusuf Arakkal: Raja Ravi Varma Puraskaram winning artist passes away at 70

Noted artist Yusuf Arakkal passed away on Tuesday, 4 October. He was 70.

Meet Akshita Chandra: An artist who is using Khajuraho temple art to battle censorship

This 21 year old artist is creating digital art that questions moral policing and censorship in India.

Madhubala's Anarkali, Hema Malini's Basanti in recreation of Raja Ravi Verma's classic

Indian artist paints Bollywood heroines from different eras in a vintage frame

After years of delay, Rang Rasiya's release stayed by Kerala court

In a blow to makers of Bollywood movie 'Rang Rasiya', claimed to be based on the life of legendary 19th century Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma, a Kerala court has stayed the release of the film which was due to hit theatres on Friday.

Ferena’s back, and coloured with passion

Rang Rasiya will be screened at the Victoria&Albert Museum in London alongside its ongoing Cult of Beauty exhibition.