Brijeshwari Gohil- The Week

The quiet art of disappearing well

Art history reveals that culture remembers departures more vividly than arrivals

By Brijeshwari Gohil May 14, 2026

Met Gala paradox: Why India's cultural grandeur needs more than just grand appearances

Indian culture's global influence is undeniable, yet the nation struggles to translate its rich heritage into sustained cultural power due to underinvestment in its cultural infrastructure

By Brijeshwari Gohil May 08, 2026

The Koh-i-Noor question is the wrong question

Koh-i-Noor restitution is a complex issue, and while the call for the diamond's return to its origins is morally clear, the historical reality and the broader global jewellery market complicate the simplistic notion of a single point of return

By Brijeshwari Gohil May 01, 2026

A nation of libraries, a crisis of readers

From palm-leaf manuscripts to public reading rooms and grassroots revival, India's engagement with books showcases a unique blend of preservation, patronage, and ongoing adaptation

By Brijeshwari Gohil April 24, 2026

World Heritage Day: India and the burden of stewardship

India’s heritage management faces major challenges due to the sheer scale and diversity of its cultural assets, from monumental architecture to living traditions

By Brijeshwari Gohil April 17, 2026

Art as investment: The true cost of owning a priceless painting

The record-breaking sale of a Raja Ravi Varma painting for ₹167 crore highlights the Indian art market's evolving landscape, where cultural significance and financial worth are increasingly intertwined

By Brijeshwari Gohil April 10, 2026

The vanishing jester: Art's mirror to truth and power

The jester represents a unique historical figure, a licensed truth-teller within courts who could critique power through wit and survive

By Brijeshwari Gohil April 02, 2026

World in a square foot: Tiles, power, and the quiet crisis in Morbi

Tiles are an ancient global language, now acting as a barometer of the world's fractures, with industrial production in Morbi, India, being impacted by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions

By Brijeshwari Gohil March 27, 2026

From Hormuz to Suez, why waterways still rule the world

Strait of Hormuz's historical context—from ancient Indian Ocean trade networks to modern global logistics—reveals how narrow waterways have consistently dictated the flow of commerce and shaped the rise and fall of empires

By Brijeshwari Gohil March 21, 2026

Many traditions, one name: The complexity of ‘tribal art’ in contemporary India

Tribes Art Fest 2026 at Travancore Palace is a vibrant cultural gathering that transforms a historic complex into a meeting ground for Indian artists, storytellers, and craftspeople

By Brijeshwari Gohil March 13, 2026

The quiet return of classical Indian art

Classical Indian art is finding a new platform in the Indian art market, with Todywalla Auctions leading the charge to reintroduce antiquities and historical pieces into mainstream auctions

By Brijeshwari Gohil March 06, 2026

The ruler’s hand: Statues, silence, and the long life of power

Removal of Lutyens’ bust does not diminish his architectural legacy. New Delhi remains inconceivable without him. What it does diminish is the assumption that artistic brilliance alone guarantees eternal veneration, especially when that brilliance serves an unequal order

By Brijeshwari Gohil February 26, 2026

How LLDC Bhuj is redefining future of craft

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