More to Memes than Meets the Eye—Krishna Priya

Memes started grabbing the limelight from the mid-2000s onwards, after proving to be effective tools of satire in social and political discourse. The evolution of memes has happened in tandem with people’s surging demand for media that could inform, educate and entertain them in the shortest possible period of time. Besides making us laugh and … Continue reading More to Memes than Meets the Eye—Krishna Priya →

Documenting Dissent Through Art—Rayan Chakrabarti

“Painting is not made to decorate apartments; it is an offensive and defensive instrument of war against the enemy.” ---Pablo Picasso Art plays a pivotal role in shaping the nature of protests during any social upheaval. It allows the people to give a new direction to their political imagination and make powerful statements challenging authorities. … Continue reading Documenting Dissent Through Art—Rayan Chakrabarti →