[Krishna]

Thanks Sara, and hi everyone! I’ll be happy to go first. I’m Krishna, a Research and Production Associate here at MAP Academy, as well as a fellow enthusiast of South Asian art, textiles, performance, and the myriad cultural histories of the region. I’ll be managing this space, and can’t wait to hear about your backgrounds, interests and experiences with relation to modern and contemporary art, as well as what excites you most about this course.

[Krishna]

Hello Tanishqa, thank you so much for choosing our course! We’re thrilled to have enthusiastic learners from backgrounds as diverse as legal practice. The intersection of art, society and politics is a central thematic in our course and I hope the lessons help you engage more deeply with the idea. I also hope you get a chance to get back to creating art! Happy learning.

[Krishna]

Hi Saloni, thank you for choosing to be a part of our community. I hope you have a wonderful time taking the course! Since you mention fashion as one of your interests, I’d also encourage you to also have a look at the short course we offer on Textiles from the Indian Subcontinent. Happy Learning, and feel free to share your thoughts and feedback with us!

[Krishna]

Hello Devika, thank you for joining our course. The course is definitely descended to be an accessible entry point into the interconnected histories of textiles, trade, culture and community in South Asia which sounds perfectly in line with your requirements. We hope it aids you in your academic pursuits. Do let us know your thoughts on the course here on the forum!

[Krishna]

Hi Tanya! Hope the course helps you find your way through South Asian textile history and adds value to your knowledge. If you enjoy the course, do share it with your friends and fellow art history enthusiasts. You may also check out our free short course on Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, if you find the subject exciting. Happy learning!

[Krishna]

Hi Rajasi, it’s wonderful to hear your thoughts on textiles and inspiring to know of how you attempt to translate them to praxis through your work as a textile artist. Thank you for choosing our course. We are excited to have you with us and would love to hear what you think about it. Happy learning and good luck with your work!

[Krishna]

Hi Stella, your practice sounds so fascinating! The idea of bringing together art-making, culture, heritage and storytelling resonates deeply with the work we do at MAP Academy as well. Thank you so much for joining our community and sharing your work with us. Hope you enjoyed our short course. Feel free to share your feedback with us here on the forum.

[Krishna]

Hi Krisha, we’re so glad that the course resonated with you. Please feel free to stay updated on our latest job openings by keeping an eye on our social media channels and our website. Thank you for showing interest. Looking forward to hearing from you!

[Krishna]

Hello Vicky, welcome to our community! We’re thrilled to hear about your travels and your interest in the arts of Punjab. You might particularly enjoy the topic on the Punjabi Phulkari embroidery which we touch upon briefly in our course. In case you wish to read more on the subject, you can check out our online Encyclopedia of Art. I am also excited to share that we have a few more engaging South Asian art history courses lined up for launch which will definitely be of interest to you. You can pre-register on our website. Looking forward to having you with us and happy learning!

[Krishna]

Hi Laura!

Nice to meet you! Thank you for enroling in the course and being part of our community! Your enthusiasm and dedication to the arts is inspiring, we are happy to hear you found the course interesting.

Thank you for flagging the access issue with the form, we have changed a few settings and it should be accessible to you now. If the issue still persists, feel free to reach out here or directly to our email hellomapacademy@map-india.org. Sorry about the inconvenience.

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[Krishna]

Hi Anupama,

Your journey back to the arts is truly inspiring, thank you for sharing it with us. We hope this course furthers your interests! One of the key elements this course focuses on is ‘reading’ an artwork and the vocabulary around visual culture which we hope caters to your interests. Do feel free to share your feedback as you continue to take the course!

[Krishna]

Hi Shanzay,

Thank you for choosing to enrol in our course and being part of our community! We hope that you enjoy the course and that it gives you the opportunity to explore your interest in modern & contemporary art from South Asia. Feel free to let us know more about your experience with it through our feedback form!

[Krishna]

Hi Yuvraj,

Welcome and thank you for choosing to enrol in our course! We hope the course supports your research interests. A few topics from the course that immediately come to mind that you may find interesting are Performance Art and Photographic Practices. Please feel free to share any thoughts or feedback you may have as you journey through the course!

[Krishna]

Hi Rhea,

It is nice to meet you! Thank you for enrolling in the course and being part of our community! We hope you find the lessons insightful. Feel free to share any feedback you may have with us!

[Krishna]

Hi Raghuram,

Welcome to the course, we are delighted to have you here! It’s so nice to hear about your experience working with heritage, tourism and history. We hope this course serves as a great entry point into modern & contemporary Indian Art and that it will provide insight into how India’s rich artistic heritage continues to shape contemporary artistic practice. Feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions or feedback.