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Timeless Frames: Photographers Transforming Art

From 1816 to 2024, photography has diversified into multiple formats. We bring you some photographers of the contemporary who we enjoy and hope you do too.

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Art is personal to everyone and everyone chooses to express themselves through various unique forms of art. Painting transformed itself into photography with the advent of modernization and the rejection of traditionalism and realism. Painting evolved in various forms. And, photography, and cameras have evolved over the years. From 1816 to 2024, photography has diversified into multiple formats. We bring you some photographers of the contemporary who we enjoy and hope you do too.

Vinay Kumar

Vinay Kumar projects his photographic lens on portrait frames majorly. His photography is vintage-inspired and engages with the neon hues that remind you of vintage pubs. His photos seem to express human emotions and speech with the various expressions and angles of the portraits.

Credits: vink.photography

Tejz Photography

Tejz Photography is a newly started venture of a photography enthusiast who embraces nature. The photography captures the delicate aspects of nature, immortalizing it in beautiful and encapsulating frames. The photographer brings nature to the table with their personal lens. 

Credits: tejz_photography

Sitanshu Gupta

Sitanshu Gupta is a traveller-photographer and a travel influencer. He is capturing the world through his exquisite photographic lens. His captures present the sublime with the vast landscapes and huge water bodies filling the majority of his work. Upon looking closely one can also find a hint of mundane moments that make up for the sublimeness of life he presents. These frames are little moments shared between locals against the backdrop of infinite landscapes of the photographed space.

Credits: guptajighumnechale

Suhas Yadake

Suhas Yadake is a photographer, observer, and admirer of mountains. A lot of his photography captures the exquisite and insane beauty of the Himalayas. He stills the nature he observes and admires through his detailed photography. His frames tell a story of itself and the surroundings behind the particular shot presented. He experiences nature by capturing it beautifully.

Credits: man_and_mountains

Anil Kumar Saini

Anil Kumar Saini photographs nature and architecture. He presents exquisite frames via his lens. His photography tells that he observes various monuments, religious shrines, mountains, nature, flowers, and architectural structures and captures them beautifully. He believes that preserving nature and capturing it can be seen as one way of stilling the life in it. His photographs tell a story of their own too.

Credits: anilkumarsainiii

Rohan Shahi

Rohan Shahi is a photographer and videographer capturing panoramas through his highly observant lens. He brings the beauty of mountains together in his photographs and stills them for the most exquisite views. He views nature with close to his heart and brings the viewers closer to nature. From the vast and impossible landscapes to mundane moments and things to furry animals around us, he captures them and their stories beautifully.

Credits: rohanshahi

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5 Indian Photographers You Need to Follow

A photographer captures the world through a lens, turning raw work and ordinary life into extraordinary photography.

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A photographer sees the world through frames, not just eyes. They capture fleeting light before it disappears. Each click freezes emotion, turning moments into timeless stories. Their lens transforms ordinary streets into living theatre. They move quickly, chasing shadows and chasing truth. Every subject becomes a character, every backdrop a stage. A photographer balances patience with instinct, waiting yet acting fast. This particular craft demands discipline, but their heart drives vision. They study angles, yet trust intuition when the timing feels right.

Suresh Naganathan (@sureshnaganathan)

Suresh Naganathan is a photographer based in Mumbai. He is the winner of IPF Portrait Prize 2025 and also an author of the photobook “A World Called Mumbai”. Suresh Naganathan discovered street photography in May 2014 and his world changed forever. He clicks pictures of natural human expressions, capturing local people we see every day. His lens finds pain, religion and peculiar rituals.

Unique photography of piercings defines his unusual and intriguing theme. He documents absurdity, fun weirdness and tenderness with joy. His art celebrates fellow human beings in their rawest form. He hopes more people will pick up cameras in this age of AI. Walking around neighbourhoods, they can show their view of the world. Such acts might bring us closer together. Festivals remain his favourite ground, offering endless discovery year after year. He finds unseen small moments. Photography, for him, is a never-ending endeavour. That endlessness makes it cool, alive and necessary. His photography insists we pause, look deeper and embrace humanity’s chaotic beauty.

Credits:  Suresh Naganathan (@sureshnaganathan)

Vivek Sagar  (@vivek_sagar0)

Vivek is a Delhi based photographer & visual artist.  He is a TSPF Finalist 2023 and the recipient of POY Asia Award of Excellence. According to him “Street photography is seeing what others miss”.  This shows his keen interest and love for his work. Vivek Sagar was also APF International Street Awards Finalist 2024.

Vivek is a street and documentary photographer. He captures quiet real moments from everyday life. His work highlights scenes that often go unnoticed, yet carry deep emotion. For him, photography is about light, timing and the feeling a moment holds. He shoots with a Fujifilm X‑E4, keeping his setup simple and mobile. This simplicity allows him to move freely and stay close to the moment. He finds beauty in everyday routine life, where streets remain unpredictable and alive.

That unpredictability makes his photography unique and one of its kind. He believes vertical frames can sometimes tell stronger stories than horizontal ones. Height and depth often express emotions more powerfully than wide scenes. He documented theatre artists, capturing their stories with sensitivity and detail. Inspired by chiaroscuro, he uses contrast to transform ordinary frames. Light reveals only what is needed, while shadows protect mystery. His photography feels calm, inspiring and deeply human.

Credit: Instagram (@vivek_sagar0)

 Swapan Parekh (@swapanparekh)

Swapan Parekh is an artist from Bombay (Mumbai). He supports and upholds the  Kishor Parekh Photography Trust. Kishor Parekh’s – his father’s legacy, much like his own quote, can barely be summed up in words. Swapan Parekh’s work is the statement itself. The tearsheets of history testify to his radical impact. His crusades moved beyond journalism, straddling contemporary, commercial, documentary and art with fluid finesse. On 21st March in Delhi, he launched his book A Little Peace On Earth That’s Mine.

The photobook pushes and pulls, then roots viewers in shared peace. It explores memory, solitude, love and everyday tranquillity. These images resist perfectionism, offering reservoirs of feelings and fleeting moments. Parekh also manages The Kishor Parekh Award for Contemporary Photography, honouring authenticity and conviction. His advertising campaigns include Killer Jeans in 2002, Times of India in 2002 and ICICI Pru Life Insurance in 2001. He did a photoshoot of Bharat Petroleum in 2003, using Tri‑X Silver Gelatin prints. His work remains contemplative, rebellious and deeply human.

Credit: Instagram (@swapanparekh)

Ayush Dagar (@ayushk9)

Ayush Dagar is a Delhi based Ricoh GR Ambassador. He quotes “You never know what you might see on the streets until you step out. Some things just come into your life when they are supposed to and photography came when I needed it the most”.

For Ayush, photography was never about gear or technical settings. He followed instinct, clicking whatever caught his eye. The process was simple, yet it revealed profound truths about himself and the world. Photography became his way of knowing what he was capable of. He shoots everyday occurrences on the streets and in his surroundings. Ordinary people and their actions become extraordinary through his vision. His lens finds beauty in common local people and domestic animals. Each image feels stark, clear, and deeply beautiful.

He believes moments carry meaning beyond perfection or planned composition. His work transforms routine life into timeless visual stories. Every frame reflects honesty, simplicity and human connection. He captures gestures, expressions and fleeting interactions with sensitivity. His photographs remind us that beauty exists in overlooked details. He shows how ordinary life holds extraordinary resonance. His art is humble, yet powerful in its clarity. Photography, for him, is discovery, reflection and truth.

Credit: Instagram (@ayushk9)

Laksh (@pixelpoetry_1744_)

Laksh explores the intersection of reality and imagination through his lens. His photographs radiate calm and peaceful energy. Each frame feels gentle, yet it captivates with quiet strength. His themes embrace nature, sky, clouds, birds and animals. Flowers bloom softly, sun glows warmly and green leaves whisper life. He captures natural human experiences with surreal awakening. Ethereal beauty hides in delicate detail, waiting to be discovered. His work excites imagination, inviting viewers to dream beyond the frame. Light becomes his ally, enhancing naturalness with subtle brilliance. Shadows balance brightness, creating harmony in every composition.

His colours soothe the eye, blending seamlessly into one another. Each palette feels intentional, soft and deeply harmonious. His photography inspires reflection, offering motivation and contentment. Viewers feel peace, yet also wonder and awakening. His art bridges reality and imagination, grounding fantasy in nature. Every image becomes a meditation, a pause in time. His lens transforms clouds into poetry, birds into symbols of freedom. Flowers become whispers of resilience, leaves become echoes of growth. His vision is gentle, yet profoundly captivating. Through his work, the world feels calm, inspiring and alive.

Credit: Instagram (@pixelpoetry_1744_)

Beyond The Lens

The camera becomes an extension, not a tool. In this way they shape their dialogue with reality. A photographer edits carefully, but the soul remains untouched. Their work speaks louder than words, whispering feelings across cultures. They believe photographs hold memory stronger than speech. They honour light, respect darkness and embraces imperfection. Their journey is not about fame, but connection. They seek humanity in faces and resilience in gestures. Every photograph becomes a bridge between strangers. They know one frame can change perception forever. Their art is not passive. It demands engagement. They invite viewers to pause, reflect and feel the depth of the emotions. Through their vision, the world becomes intimate, alive and truly unforgettable.

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7 Indian Musicians Making Waves on Social Media

Seven Indian musicians turning social media into a launchpad, different sounds, real careers, one scroll away.

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Music has always found its way to people, across every era, every format. Today, that format is social media and it fits right in your pocket. Instagram is no longer just a place to post pictures. It has become one of the most powerful platforms for Indian Musicians to build a real audience.

Every day, thousands of musicians share their work with the world through social media. But only a few make you stop scrolling. Here are seven Indian musicians doing something worth your attention and why you should know their names.

Prajwall Jadhao (@prajwall.music

Some voices don’t need additional work. One of them is Prajwall. His cover of “Manwa Lage” is quite memorable.  No heavy lifting. Just his voice and a lot of love.

Prajwall is different because he believes in simplicity. He chooses to take everything away at a time when most artists feel the need to add beats, filters and effects. There are no masks or edits; what you hear is exactly what he sounds like. It’s hard to find that kind of honesty. His voice does all the hard work. And it does a good job. He reminds us that the best music doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be real.

Shivani (@shivanii.music)

Have you ever heard a song and thought, “This sounds new, but I’ve always liked it”? That’s what Shivani does. She takes songs you know and makes them sound new. Her mashups sound effortless.

But she does more than just covers. Shivani knows who she is as an artist very well. She doesn’t just sing a song, she gives it a new meaning. She inculcates her own phrasing, her own timing and it shows. There’s also a sharp awareness of her audience in everything she does. She knows how to get people to hit replay. Shivani is at the crossroads of classic Bollywood and today’s indie-pop, which is pop music made outside of big music labels. That’s a very exciting place to be.

Jay Mohan (@jaymohanmusic)

Most artists stick to one style. Jay Mohan doesn’t. One day it’s a Ghazal, a form of Urdu poetry set to music, steeped in longing and love. The next, it’s devotional. He moves between both with ease.

It’s hard to switch between styles, but Jay does it well. Every genre has its own rules, feelings and methods for doing things. It takes years of practice and a deep love of music to be able to move between them without losing quality. Jay undoubtedly has both. You can hear how disciplined he is in every note he sings. His range is rare. He is really  at what he does. 

 Adya (@adyaea)

Not all great music has to be loud. Adya proves that. His music is soft and peaceful. It feels like sitting by a window on a rainy day.

Adya’s style is minimalist, fewer instruments, fewer layers, more breathing room. And that’s where the magic happens. It lets the listener feel. His music doesn’t make you hurry. It makes you want to take your time and stay for a while. Making that kind of music takes a lot of guts in a world where content is fast and opinions are loud. His music gives people peace in a world that is always loud. And sometimes, that’s all you need.

Subhankar Sarkar(@iam_subhankar_19

Have you ever heard a song and felt like the singer was talking to you? That is a quality that Subhankar has. His music is real and down-to-earth.

Subhankar’s online presence is warm and friendly. He doesn’t try to act like a big star. Instead, he looks like someone you might know, a friend, a neighbour, someone from your own street. And that makes his music hit differently. When he sings about love or heartbreak, it doesn’t sound distant or over the top. It feels close. Personal. Real. The little things, the everyday pains we all carry, that’s what his music is about. There’s no performance here. Just a connection. And that’s not something that happens very often.

Vishal Singh (@vishal_singsofficial)

Some artists walk into a room and you feel it. Vishal is that kind of presence, even through a screen. His performances are full of energy and confidence.

Vishal also understands something that many Indian musicians miss, performance is not just about the voice. It’s about how you carry yourself. How you engage with the camera. How you make someone watching from their phone feel like they are right there with you. He has that skill naturally. His delivery is rhythmic and sharp and his choice of songs always feels timely and relevant. He has a natural feel for what people enjoy listening to right now. His songs don’t just play. They stay with you. 

Rio (@singwith_rio

Rio is young, bold and unafraid to experiment. His catalogue is a mix of different styles and songs, all tied together by one thing, passion in earnest. What sets Rio apart is his willingness to experiment. He doesn’t box himself in. Some artists spend years trying to figure out who they are musically. Rio seems to be doing that exploration openly, in public, one reel at a time. This exploration is the cause of his huge fanbase. There is something refreshing about watching an artist grow in real time. He picks tracks that feel new and delivers them with an energy that is hard to look away from. Rio represents what the future of Indian music looks like. And it looks exciting.

These seven Indian Musicians are not just posting content online. They are building something real. Each one brings a different voice, a different style and a different story to the table. Together, they show that the next big chapter in Indian music isn’t waiting to be written. It’s already playing. All you have to do is press listen.

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The Voices Shaping Instagram’s Most Exciting New Music Scene

Discover the 8 rising Indian indie artists on Instagram blending classical, folk, and modern sounds redefining music today.

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Music has been around for as long as humanity itself has existed. From folk singers playing at village gatherings to classical maestros performing in grand concert halls, music has always found its way to the people who needed it most. In today’s digital age, what has drastically changed is the method of travel. Today, a musician from a small town can connect with a listener in a faraway city with a single post. Instagram, in particular, has become one of the biggest stages for indie artists, where raw talent is scouted, genres blend and an entirely new generation of musicians comes quietly and unassuming to change the sound of India.

These eight artists, ranging from classical to folk and indie, currently stand out as some of the most authentic and captivating presences on Indian Instagram.

Tanmay Maheshwari (@tanmay.music)

Tanmay Maheshwari is a singer and songwriter who would sum up his life in a single line, “Art is all I know and all I have. “That’s a rare form of dedication and it reflects in every track he releases. His singles “Chal Chalein” and “Kafiraana” are available on all the major streaming services, while a collaborative album with Unerase Poetry, which includes his original track “Fikar”, shows he can navigate the worlds of music and spoken word with ease.

Tanmay has been on stage since he was sixteen and that experience comes through in his work. He doesn’t just write songs, he writes moments. His Instagram is an extension of that idea, a place where art isn’t a commodity to be sold but a conversation to be had. With almost 6,600 followers and growing, he wants people to participate in his work, not just consume it.

Ishaan Nigam (@ishaannigam.music)

Ishaan Nigam has a story to tell. Growing up in the small town of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, he was shaped by the legends Mohd Rafi, Manna Dey and Lata Mangeshkar, performing publicly from the age of ten. He went on to earn a bachelor’s in computer engineering, but it was his calling that won — leading him to pursue a master’s in Indian classical vocals and a coveted seat at KMMC, the AR Rahman Music College in Chennai.

Since then, Ishaan has released sixteen singles of his own. His track “Woh Raaz Ho” received an incredible seven million streams on Wynk Music, while “O Raahi” exceeded 100,000 streams on Spotify. His reach extends beyond music streaming — he has been featured in the films and web series “Inspector Rishi”, “Lost & Found in Singapore” and “FIR”, as well as on the prestigious Coke Studio Bharat, where he sang “Geejaga Hakki”.

Based in Mumbai, Ishaan is a singer-songwriter, composer and vocal producer — the next generation of Indian independent artist: classically trained, genre agnostic and entirely self-made.

Tannishtha Puri (@tannishthapuri)

Tannishtha Puri is a young musician who has a quiet intensity that she brings to everything she does. She was a contestant on The Voice Kids (Season 2) and Indian Idol. She was noticed by the industry at a very young age, meeting the likes of Papon and Himesh Reshammiya. In 2016, she released her first two albums, the collaborative Ya Rabba, made with Maithili Thakur, featuring the songs “Shaitaniya” and “Taufeeq” as well as a solo album, Saawre.

Tannishtha is compelling because she is willing to go beyond. Her music is at the intersection of devotion, emotion and melody, grounded in the Indian classical tradition but speaking in a voice that is her own. Instagram is not her portfolio, but rather a diary of her musical life, where she shares her process, her performances and her personality with a community that has accompanied her because of the honesty she brings to her craft.

Yuvraj Chugh (@yuvrajchughmusic)

Yuvraj Chugh is the kind of musician who treats the medium with the same economy, care and love for feeling that a poet treats the language. On Apple Music and SoundCloud, his catalogue of original tracks includes “Do Sheher” and “Piya Pardesi” (ft. Nayab Midha and Ajasra), which showcase a songwriter who takes texture and story seriously. In his Instagram bio, he notes that he likes to take one-minute originals from audience suggestions, which requires discipline and a commitment to his audience. Yuvraj’s music is conversational, it doesn’t shout at you but rather invites you in. He is part of a generation of Indian indie artists building an audience one authentic song at a time, using available tools not as a way of showing off but reaching out.

Dhruv Bedi (@dhruv_bedi)

Dhruv Bedi is a bridge to something older and deeper in Indian music. A third-generation artist in his family, Dhruv is a sitarist trained under his father, the renowned sitar and surbahar player Sh. Jagdeep Singh Bedi and continues his tutelage under Padma Bhushan awardee Pt Budhaditya Mukherjee, following in the tradition of Guru-Shishya Parampara.

His achievements are impressive. These include the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar from the Sangeet Natak Academy, ‘A’ Grade Artist from All India Radio and Doordarshan and India Today among their ‘Next 100’ achievers. He is empanelled with both ICCR and SPIC MACAY and has appeared in major festivals in the USA, the UK, Switzerland, Sweden, South Korea and a lot more. His reels on Instagram invite audiences into the meditative realm of Hindustani classical music, one of India’s greatest riches and a young master who keeps it glowing for future generations.

Ashmita Sawhney (@ashmita_sawhney)

Ashmita Sawhney is a 20-year-old musician from Delhi. Her online presence shows a young woman warming into her gift in real time and doing so with impressive and honest nakedness. “I am everything I want to be” is a quietly powerful declaration, the kind of confidence that doesn’t need to announce itself, it simply is. She is twenty, she is singing covers, originals and classics and she is doing it with a feeling that defies her age.

What is worth looking at is this honesty. It is not a character. It is about a young woman who loves music, is studying it and is brave enough to show us the process rather than just the end product. In a world of manufactured looks, this is a bit of a breath of fresh air.

Swaranshi (@swaraa_music)

Swaranshi ( @swaraa_music ) infuses her work with meditative beauty. Her idea is to understand her work on its most emotional and spiritual levels. She is the perfect person to talk to about this because her very name is an echo of the Sanskrit word swara, meaning ‘the notes which form the sacred grammar of Indian classical music’. Swaranshi’s Instagram account is a rich archive of their performances, reflections and other explorations, with 428 posts and 19,000 followers.

The idea of listening to music as a presence rather than sound resonates with me. In Swaranshi’s words, it is the kind of presence that can make “time stand still”. And this idea is reflected in both Swaranshi’s Instagram account and in a larger artistic persona. Swaranshi is an artist who understands that the space around a note is just as important as the note itself and that signals to Swaranshi’s followers that the audience is hungry for exactly that.

Harpreet (@harpreetmusic)

There’s only a handful of artists working in India today who occupy quite the unique space that Harpreet does. A singer-songwriter, guitarist, music producer and performer, Harpreet has been described by fewas creating “an act of poetic subversion”, music that builds a bridge between the written word and sound. He is trained in Hindustani classical music at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in New Delhi and plays both guitar and flute. He also sings original compositions in Hindi as well as Punjabi, Bengali, Assamese, Rajasthani and Haryanvi.

Harpreet is perhaps best known for setting the poetry of Kabir and Bulleh Shah to music, bringing these towering humanist voices to contemporary audiences through melody, guitar and percussion. He has also composed for the works of Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Pash and Nirala. His performances have graced festivals in Egypt, Ireland, Varanasi, Pushkar and beyond, earning praise from The Hindu, India Today and the BBC. With 19,000 Instagram followers and a global touring record, Harpreet is proof that music rooted in the deepest traditions can also find the widest reach.

A New Stage for Indian Music

What these eight all have in common is neither genre nor  geography, but a devotion to honesty in their art. They’re crafting something worthwhile in the noisy landscape of social media, not by chasing algorithms, but by staying true to their music. From Dhruv Bedi’s sitar that brings centuries of tradition into a thirty-second reel, to Ishaan Nigam’s indie crooning across seven million streams, to Harpreet’s guitar-laced Kabir that reaches people who may never have opened a poetry anthology, Instagram is doing something pretty amazing: giving India’s most passionate musicians a stage as big as the world.

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5 Photographers Capturing the Essence of Indian Streets

Street photography is an art that documents life and the everyday work of observing human history through a unique lens.

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Photography notices the unnoticed. It draws attention to the parts of life that often get overlooked. Photography captures moments, emotions and stories. It stops time and preserves meaningful memories. They serve as time capsules, taking us back to cherished events. Photos see the world through a different lens, giving meaning to the ordinary. Through the years, it has recorded history and been an important part of human life. We get to see how life progresses and has progressed thanks to the excellence of photography. This art-form goes beyond aesthetics; it is about observing the world more carefully and thoughtfully.  In today’s day and age, photographers are provided with a platform to exhibit their skill and unique perspective. Their work encourages their followers to observe their surroundings and appreciate everyday moments.

Pranay Pariyar (@triggerha_pp)

Pranay Pariyar was born in Gangtok, Sikkim. Since his childhood, he’s been interested in painting and sketching. This helped to develop a skill of observation. His journey began in 2015 while he was living in London. His work progressed into street photography, motivated by an interest in everyday scenes. On the weekdays, he works an IT job and balances his photography on the weekends.

His account features shots of people, animals and urban environments of Indian cities. He recently became a jury member for the Street Photography category at Vistacio 5.0 in April 2026. His work has also been featured in Absolut Mixers campaign alongside other renowned photographers. Pranay Pariyar’s photography can be described as looking for harmony in chaos. He focuses more on documenting everyday life experiences in terms of observation, mood and timing.

Credits: Instagram (@triggerha_pp)

Nevedita (@seenbyneve)

Nevedita primarily focuses on the genre of street photography. She documents places like Old Delhi and Jama Masjid. Her interest lies in making photographs that show events taking place in the urban environment. She also likes festivals and has posts dedicated to the theme of celebrating Harud Fest 2025.

Nevedita is an independent creator. Concepts, behind-the-scenes videos and photo-walks also make up part of her content. The style is emotional and includes a lot of focus on angles, lighting and compositions. In general, the aesthetic appears highly personal, contemplative and subtle. She uses photography for self-expression.

Credits: Instagram (@seenbyneve)

Arpit Saxena (@arpitnarainsaxena)

Arpit Saxena is a street photographer. His works consist of documentary photography capturing urban environments, especially from Delhi and other Indian sites. He specializes in observations and emotions captured in pictures. His posts mostly include pictures of cities, festival celebrations and dramatic street photography. Many of his posts depict the life of streets of Delhi in particular, as well as seasonal shots and experiments in photography.

Arpit’s photographs have been appreciated for their aesthetic appeal and have been featured as a Daily Pick in street-photography circles. His work emphasizes the significance of being patient, observant and having proper timing in street photography. He uses his Instagram platform to share insights about street photography.

Captions: Instagram (@arpitnarainsaxena)

Manan Kathuria (@manankathuria)

Manan Kathuria is an artist who practices across multiple disciplines, namely filmmaking, photography, writing and theater. He refers to himself as someone who documents and records. Manan studied Journalism & Mass Communication in Amity University, Noida on a full-scholarship basis.

He has been awarded a UNICEF Golden Youth Award as well as participated in a youth film festival. His instagram posts revolve around storytelling using photographs. They emphasise the rich cultural history of Delhi in terms of its heritage, fabrics, cultures and even day-to-day life. These photographs also reflect his work in the form of workshops, including “The Art of Observation”.

Credits: Instagram (@manankathuria)

Anurag Baruah (@anurag.baruah)

Anurag Baruah is a visual artist and creative professional based in Bangalore. He creates works that integrate elements of design, filmmaking and visual narrative art. Anurag is said to have co-founded creative enterprises like The Form Co. and Roznama Films. His professional portfolio includes projects in collaboration with brands such as Safari, Nicobar and Clean Label.

He is involved in the creation of visually conceptual art pieces and production-based creativity. The nature of his works is a combination of visual art, filmmaking and aesthetics. His work focuses on fashion, lifestyle and cinematic visuals, with strong attention to composition, styling and aesthetic framing.

Credits: Instagram (@anurag.baruah)

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The Diverse Techniques Behind Instagram’s Most Exciting New Art

Explore the art of life. Every artist uses paintings to tell a story of people and the world around us in every stroke.

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Art has been a means of expression for centuries now. From cave paintings to digital depictions, art has evolved alongside society. Through the generations, art forms advance to capture beliefs, emotions and historical moments of their respective eras. Artworks serve as a source of knowledge relative to different time periods. They give a comprehensive view of life in society as time progresses.  Art is a universal language that can be shared across cultures and communities.

Over the years, methods of sharing and displaying art have evolved. The expansion of technology has made art more accessible and interactive. Artists find inspiration online through various platforms as well as share works of their own.  This provides a broader perspective for artists and encourages hybrid as well as collaborative art forms. Instagram provides an engaging and innovative environment for artists to share their work. It is globally accessible, allowing collaborations and fusion of art styles. These instagram artists are some of the inspiring and rising talents among the art community.

Ashwani Verma (@creativespace_ashwani)

Ashwani Verma is an artist known for creating watercolour paintings that reflect the beauty and essence of city life. His paintings include streets, bridges and cityscapes, which are made with utmost care and attention to detail. His paintings often reflect misty mornings, sunny days and the liveliness of city life. Ashwani Verma is known to use watercolors in a highly expressive and thoughtful manner.  He has a style that reflects his own perspective and point of view.

His paintings reflect clarity and emotion. He portrays the city as a character rather than a backdrop. He asks people to look at their surroundings and slow down. His work is inspired by universal experiences that resonate with people around the world. He employs techniques like wet-on-wet washes to portray atmosphere and light. Dry brushing is used to apply textures and details. Glazing techniques are used to achieve layers and brightness. His paintings remind people to stop and look at the beauty in everyday life.

Credits – Instagram: @creativespace_ashwani

Akash Srivastava (@akash.visualartist)

Akash Shrivastav is an artist who creates vivid artworks that evoke great interest. He paints images of the faces of people, showing their expressions, which are both haunting and mesmerizing.  His work consists of images of skulls, using dark tones with beautiful contrasts. He uses water-soluble graphite pencils, with which he is extremely skilled. Akash is an oil painting artist, using vivid colors, textures and tones. He feels that chaos is what makes him feel calm. He wants people to see with their eyes and feel with their heart.

Akash feels that faces are emotional landscapes, showing people’s inner feelings. His inspiration comes from real life experiences and literature. His artwork starts by sketching, followed by choosing the right material for the painting. It is an evolving process, where he keeps experimenting. Akash feels that the eyes are extremely important, showing great significance. Art pieces by him, such as Moon, Ghunghat and Eclipse, show great skill. His artworks have been showcased, gaining recognition with awards.

Credits – Instagram: @akash.visualartist

Daman Ghambir (@daman.gambhir)

Daman Ghambir is an oil painting artist who presents an interesting perspective. His composition includes animals, people at work and intimate self-portraits. His artwork celebrates the human experience and the relationship with nature. The artist utilizes unconventional lighting to add depth to the artwork. His artwork uses light to add power to the story. The people in the artwork seem to be lost in thought during quiet moments. The pieces feature candid moments inspired by travel, nature and life.

He encourages people to look, observe and reflect deeply. His work transforms mundane life into significant and interesting compositions. The self-portraits showcase the inner thoughts, feelings and emotions of the artist. The portraits of people at work showcase emotion and life. The artist starts with observation, followed by sketching out the ideas. Daman focuses on emotional connections to convey the essence of the painting. Three of his works qualified for The Art Society of India’s annual exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery.  

Credits – Instagram: @daman.gambhir

Harpreet Singh (@artbyharpreetsingh)

Harpreet Singh is an accomplished Indian artist who is best known for creating expressive paintings, sketches and illustrations. His artworks are characterized by their ability to convey human emotions, which is achieved through figurative sketches, landscapes and detailed portraits. His interest in drawing and painting began during his childhood and over time, he has developed his skill.

At the early stages of his career, he won the Best Portrait Award at Kala Arambh. His artworks are done using different mediums, including watercolours and he is always looking for different techniques to apply. His art has been showcased at different exhibitions. He creates numerous works from memory. Each artwork is associated with different stories. His inspirations are derived from life as he observes people and their surroundings. He experiments with different techniques, including layers, angles and positions, to create natural compositions. His art is realistic yet full of emotion.

Credits – Instagram: @artbyharpreetsingh

Anusha Sathya (@anushasathya.art)

Anusha Sathya balances her scientific career with a passion for art. She makes paintings that depict serenity and inner peace. She primarily works with watercolours and gouache. Her work includes serene landscape paintings. In her paintings, she includes elements of peaceful waterfalls, streams and sunsets. She also works with other techniques of digital art, shading and ink sketches. She works with tools like dip pens and palette knives. Anusha incorporates abstract impressionism as a style for painting.

She does this for relaxation and self-expression and does not mind the mess of paint and ink. Her journey as a painter started with simple sketches and evolved over time. The paintings evoke a feeling of escape and relaxation in the viewer. Her watercolour portraits convey emotion with softness and care. Anusha’s digital art demonstrates her ability to excel in various mediums. Her work allows her to continue learning and growing as a painter while staying grounded in her inner self.

Credits – Instagram: @anushasathya.art

Shraddhanjali Jena (@paintbrushparade)

Shraddhanjali Jena is an artist who specializes in creating beautiful and delicate artwork, especially in ink and watercolours. Her art is soothing and creates a sense of wonder. She specializes in creating beautiful and peaceful scenes, especially in nature, villages and fantasy worlds. Her artwork is very detailed and reflects her inspirations from places like Saint-Suliac in France and the Nordic winter wonderlands. She also creates unique and imaginative scenes like a tea café floating in a lake. Her work reflects her ability to tell stories. Her creation is very inviting and creates a sense of wonder and peace.

Shraddhanjali Jena creates very imaginative scenes where everything is in harmony. Her artwork creates a sense of emotional connection through feelings of nostalgia. She adds life and character to her scenes using skillful techniques. Her method involves creativity, observation and sensitivity. The artist observes her subjects carefully and adds personal significance to every picture she creates. Her art provides a peaceful escape into imaginative and beautifully created worlds. She strikes a good balance between reality and creativity in her art.

Credits – Instagram: @paintbrushparade

These artists provide inspiration and learning opportunities for upcoming artists. Their dedication motivates creators to find their own style and approach to personalize their art.

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