Episode 10: Ganesha: Buddhist Demon or Modak Lover?
In honour of Ganesh Chaturthi this week, we dive into the origins of the image of Ganesha. Why does Ganesha have an elephant head? What is t...
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Honest Indian Art
A podcast that examines the relevance of Indian art history to current events, social issues and the politics of image-making.
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Listen to Honest Indian Art, a Arts podcast by Gayathri Iyer. Stream 11 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
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11 episodesEpisode 9: Does the Colonial Hangover Come with Selfies?
When we visualize the conquest of the British in India, we think about stolen objects, artifacts and works of art. Several of these pieces p...
Episode 8: Should Krishna be Cancelled?
Krishna is seen as many characters- a handsome man, mischievous little boy, passionate lover, strong warrior, philosophical leader and a God...
Episode 7: Female Beauty Standards in Indian Art
How do we see female bodies in Indian art? How has our aesthetic changed? This episode features the women behind the HIA podcast in spontane...
Episode 6: How Does India Visually Represent Itself?
On this special episode for Independence Day, join us as we unpack the images that define India as a nation. How do we choose icons that rep...
Episode 5: Islamic Representation in Indian Public Life
In continuation of last week’s episode, this week we examine the far reaching impact of choosing a historical narrative. The representation...
Episode 4: Did Muslim Rulers Invade and Destroy Hindu Temples?
In honour of Bakrid, this week’s episode will dissect and discuss the narrative of Muslim rulers as destroyers of Hindu architecture and as...
Episode 3: Sex in Indian Art
Is sex in Indian art supposed to be scandalous? Is it pornographic? Or does it represent something that is deeper than physicality? We go ba...
Episode 2: My Hanuman is Bigger Than Yours
In his seminal essay titled "My Hanuman is Bigger Than Yours" scholar Philip Lutgendorf draws our attention to the giant Hanuman idols that...
Episode 1: How Do We View Images?
Why are images important? How do we interact with them? On this episode, we delve into our interaction with images- either through fashionin...
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