What Is Pichwai?

Pichwai art is a detailed and devotional form of textile painting that began in the 17th century in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India. This temple town became an important centre for the worship of Krishna, an Indian deity, particularly within the Pushtimarg sect of Vaishnavism, a branch of Hinduism. These intricately decorated textiles are traditionally hung behind…

Wired Headphones Are Cool Again

When it comes to technology, we live in a world where the assumption is that newer is better, that we always need the upgrade, the latest gadget. So when a trend comes along that disrupts this truism, it feels amusing. It’s also, perhaps at a push, a little bit of resistance to Big Tech, a…

Lee Kun-Yong and the Birth of the Korean Avant-Garde

A man stands in the middle of a field and draws a circle on the ground. Facing the interior of the circle, he points and says, “there.” He then steps inside the circle, points again, and declares, “here.” After exiting the circle, he points back to it and calls it “over there.” Walking around the…

Something Curated: Together at Decimo in London

One of the most important principles that we editors at Something Curated try to keep in mind as we run the site is the idea of cultivating and nurturing a community — whether you’re an artist, a designer, a chef, a writer, a musician or photographer, we try to celebrate your work and ideas in…

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