Three Artists Celebrate Holi

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By Google Arts & Culture

Lodhi Colony friends 1 (2017-03-04) by Hanif KureshiSt+art India

"Holi to me is the festival of friendship and of colors", says street artist Hanif Kureshi, "and I think creating an artwork which could combine friends and colors together would be even better". Art and Holi are a perfect combination – they both celebrate life, bring people tog

We Love Colour - A Rangoli for Holi (2017-03-04) by Hanif KureshiSt+art India

Street Artist Hanif Kureishi makes a giant Rangoli, while Svabhu Kohli and Viplov Singh illustrate Holi's vibrant traditions

Final Reveal 01 (2017-03-04) by Hanif KureshiSt+art India

Famous street artist Hanif Kureshi got a group of friends together to cover the streets of Delhi in color. Kureshi made a giant rangoli – a design or traditional motif that is usually made on the floor in, or outside of, your home as a decoration during festivals. Rangoli are thought to bring good luck and prosperity to the home.

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Kureshi's project encouraged the local community to participate. He says, "it's more of a playground than an artwork, where people can come, play, and be a part of it, and by default they become part of the artwork."

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Holi Rangoli visitor Balloon (2017-03-04) by Hanif KureshiSt+art India

Meanwhile, Svabhu Kohli and Viplov Singh celebrated Holi 2017 with a collection of artworks that illustrate Holi traditions.

Celebrate Holi! (2017-03-13) by Svabhu Kohli, Viplov SinghSt+art India

Each illustration shows a different aspect of the holiday – from the legend, to the bonfire, to the food – and unlocks the historical and cultural meanings behind these traditions.

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Holi - The Colours (2017-03) by Svabhu Kohli and Viplov SinghSt+art India

Their surreal, brightly colored artworks draw on the colors of Indian art from history.

Explore the colors of India for yourself here.

Holi - Gatherings & Friendships (2017-03) by Svabhu Kohli and Viplov SinghSt+art India

Happy Holi!

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