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The Artist Who Refuses to Look Away: Can Art Change the World?
There is a phrase Portia Roy uses to describe herself: "a stray dog on the streets of India." It is not self-pity. It is a way of saying she has made a choice, to stay close to the people who are overlooked, who move through cities and systems without anyone stopping to ask about them. Her work grows from that closeness. Not from research or planning, but from paying attention. From images that find her in everyday life and refuse to leave until she has done something with th
Artlune
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Why Artlune and Grapa Came Together for Not an Extra
When we began working on Not an Extra, a virtual exhibition by artist Portia Roy, we knew early on that the stories this exhibition was telling deserved to travel as far as possible. These are not stories specific to one country or one community. They are universal. And they needed a partner who understood that. That partner is GRAPA, an independent art gallery based in Spain with a deep commitment to socially engaged artistic practice. And together, we are bringing Not an Ex
Artlune
3 min read
Building a Sustainable Art Practice: Insights from Artlune's Monthly SIP Talk
"Most people don't struggle because they lack talent. They struggle because they don't have a structure." This wasn't a motivational pep talk. It was a reality check and exactly what artists needed to hear. In our recent Talk, Sip & Connect session, Vikas Garg, art consultant and curator at Artlune, hosted a candid conversation about what it actually takes to build a sustainable art career. If you've ever felt stuck despite working hard, or wondered why talented artists remai
Artlune
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