Ahtushi Deshpande wishes to highlight Ladakh's art form with her book Speaking Stones, a collection of 260 photos of ...

“The rock art of Ladakh has remained unchanged for thousands of years. However, rapid development and roadwork have led to the swift disappearance of these ancient treasures over the past 10 to ...

View Full Image The cover of 'Speaking Stones: Rock Art of Ladakh' “Petroglyphs give you ... Deshpande located a human form with an inverted foetus near the abdomen and a giant phallus between ...

There is an urgency to the work. Unlike cave art, which is still protected by its shelter dwelling, Ladakh’s petroglyphs stand open to the elements, and vulnerable to human interference.

A conversation hopes to highlight the rare petroglyphs and rock art of the region, and their role in illustrating the shared human experience.

According to the sā Ladakh co-curator Monisha Ahmed, who in 2010 founded the region’s only contemporary arts space, the Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (Lamo), to her knowledge no local ...

Anuja Dasgupta, 28, was born in Patna, but has spent the last few years immersed in Ladakh, far from the madding crowd, perfecting an art form she calls “anthotypes". Leaves, flowers ...

The report said that wood carving has been a vibrant art form in Ladakh for generations, with its cultural significance deeply embedded in the region's heritage, including the capital Leh and Kargil.

The Stok Palace Heritage Hotel, in Ladakh, India, is still home to the ... and showcases traditional craft and culture in the form of art, music and dance, and weaving. Lchang Nang: Translated ...