With 130 works spanning six rooms, the show is the first of its kind in over three decades to deliver Courbet’s work in all of its Realistic anti-glory. Set up stylistically and chronologically, the exhibit begins with his numerous self-portraits. The gallery is an ode to Renaissance and Baroque masters in the artist’s usual idiosyncratic style. Smoky backdrops and loose brush-strokes invoke the names Caravaggio and Leonardo, but stop short of finishing the quotation". Krishna Purohit reviews Courbet's work currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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BollywoodSaif Ali Khan In an interview at Le Meridien, Steven Baker catches up with Saif Ali Khan. Tashan, Tattoos and Wedding Rings Saif discloses the influence girlfriend Bebo has had on him of late, even rolling up the sleeve of his suit jacket to reveal a glimpse of his famous tattoo. The performer was also sporting a ring on the third finger of his left hand... View |
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BollywoodSRK's Bodyguard In Conversation: SRK's Om Shanti Om Bodyguard As Farah Khan's 'Om Shanti Om' releases on DVD, complete with a 16-page booklet that gives an insight into the cast and crew of the movie, EGO contributor, Steven Baker caught up with one of the stars of the film: Simon Hewitt. Simon who? Shah Rukh Khan's bodyguard. That's who. View |
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Economy & PoliticsThe Second World Parag Khanna's recently published book The Second World is a bold look at geopolitics in the 21st century. "The reason I focus on the second world in my book is that these are societies/countries with more subtle mechanisms at work, where it’s not simply a matter of selling out to the highest bidder”. EGO highly recommends The Second World. View |
Diaspora(s)Progress by the Diaspora "To whom much is given, much is required". Indicorps has paved the way for young Indian pioneers from the diaspora to productively engage in India's development. Anjali Dotson, a August 2006 Indicorps fellow, helped improve a rural women’s health clinic in Kutch, Gujarat. EGO captures Anjali's journey in her own words. View |
EGOisteSunKrish Bala on Primetime TV Playing one of the lead roles on ABC’s newest hit comedy - “Notes from the Underbelly”, SunKrish Bala leads an interesting life both on and off screen. At 23, SunKrish is on his way to making waves in a profession he loves. EGO’s columnist Sridhar Vankayala, meets with SunKrish to learn about his professional and personal life and to see what he has planned! View |