Weekend features: Art, Cinema, and Lifestyle

Notes

• Art Deco architecture: Emerged in Paris in 1925, characterized by geometric patterns, vertical lines, symmetry, and the use of reinforced concrete and steel.
• Streamline Moderne: A North American variant of Art Deco featuring curved corners and horizontal lines, influenced by industrial design like ships and aviation.
• Art Deco in India: Mumbai holds the second-largest collection of Art Deco buildings globally; UNESCO recognized the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai in 2018.
• Chennai's Art Deco: Notable landmarks include Kasturi Buildings (The Hindu), Dare House, Oriental Insurance Building, and LIC Building. Many structures integrate local motifs, such as Tamil temple-style embellishments.
• Shapewear Industry: The global shapewear market is shifting toward premiumization and inclusivity. Indian brands are adapting designs to suit local body types and traditional attire like saris.
• Bharti Kher's Art: Contemporary artist known for works exploring identity, materiality, and the 'divine feminine'. Her sculptures often utilize found objects and mythological motifs to bridge past and future.