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Gaga For Dada Pioneer: A Look at Artist Marcel Duchamp, Iconic Artwork, and Influence

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“I force myself to contradict myself in order to avoid conforming to my own taste.” ― Marcel Duchamp Marcel Duchamp was a pioneering artist, whose groundbreaking contributions to the world of art continue to leave a lasting impact. Be it Marcel Duchamp’s fountain; a thought-provoking masterpiece or The Creative Act Marcel Duchamp’s artistic journey and revolutionary […]

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Cubist-Futurist, experimental Dadaist, conceptual artist — Marcel Duchamp was a champion of revolutionizing art

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October 2, On This Day Numerous critics consider Marcel Duchamp to be one of the most important artists of the 20th century. The phenomenal visionary, who died 53 years ago today on October 2, 1968, was born in July 1887 and had an incredible career spanning several decades — he was a French painter, sculptor,

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Shaping Cubist Sculptures: Raymond Duchamp-Villon

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Born Pierre-Maurice-Raymond Duchamp on November 5, 1876, in Danville, France, Raymond Duchamp-Villon played a crucial role in the early 20th-century development of Cubist sculpture. His unique style, which blended geometric abstraction and dynamic energy, left a lasting impression on the art world. Despite the terribly brief life Duchamp-Villon had due to sickness during World War

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Seizing the Moment: The Life and Work of Henri Cartier-Bresson

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Renowned as one of the best photographers of the 20th century, Henri Cartier-Bresson immortalised the “decisive moments” that marked ordinary people’s everyday lives while documenting significant historical occurrences such as the Spanish Civil War and Gandhi’s death. This is his story with a special focus on his trip to India and how documenting this land

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Bridging Realities: An Introduction to Art Across Different Mediums

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Art, in all its forms, is a timeless medium for reflection, invention, and human expression. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux to the cutting-edge installations of modern galleries, art traverses eras, cultures, and media. During this investigation, we travelled across various artistic genres, each offering a unique expression, thought, and creation channel. The foundation

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Is Minimalism Merely A Glorified Urban Farce Or Does It Actually Hold Substance?

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They say “More is More”, but to what extent does the resurgence of multiple narratives, multiple forms, and multiple identities help progress art? At one point, we are bound to be baffled by this rampant plurality. But how does one curb it? The simple answer – minimalism. Seldom, do people confuse minimalism with postmodernism. However,

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