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An Artist who brought art to the streets — Robert Henri — was born today

painting by robert henri

June 24, On This Day Robert Henri A painter and master teacher who made significant contributions to American art, Robert Henri was born on June 24, 1865, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born Robert Henry Cozad to a professional gambler and real estate developer, his family fled east when his father shot and killed a rancher over […]

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Emami Art announces Two Solo Exhibitions- ‘āranyaka’ by Arunima Choudhury and ‘Play-Forms’ by Partha Pratim Deb

Emami Art announced āranyaka, a poignant solo exhibition by Arunima Choudhury that brings together her recent works on paper and cloth, rendered using eco-printing and natural pigments and Play-Forms, a solo exhibition that celebrates the prolific and multifaceted artistic journey of Partha Pratim Deb, one of India’s most respected contemporary artists and pedagogues. āranyaka by

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Project 88 presents Claire Baker’s First Solo Exhibition in India- ‘Monsoon, Mausam’

Project 88 is pleased to present Claire Baker’s first solo exhibition in India, ‘Monsoon, Mausam’. ‘Monsoon, Mausam’- Solo exhibition by Claire Baker  26th June – 9th August 2025   Preview: 26th June | 6:00PM to 9:00PM, India Standard Time Claire’s Exhibition features the last two monsoon cycles that she painted out in the open at a

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Nature Morte presents Exhibition “We are all Circles” by Vandana Kothari

We are all Circles by Vandana Kothari

The solo exhibition “We are all Circles” featuring the works by Vandana Kothari opened on on Saturday, June 21st 2025 in Nature Morte. Vandana Kothari’s artistic practice emerges through a sustained engagement with the emotional and perceptual dimensions of time and space, building a deeply personal visual language that is nonetheless in conversation with broader

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Designer Aditi Prakash empowers Artisans to Become Artists

Madhubani Painting by Preeti Das

Mentoring Magic at 47 A is a powerful showcase curated by Srila Chatterjee. The 5 day exhibition will feature the transformative journeys of nine traditional artisans and practitioners of tribal art forms like Gond, Bhil, and Madhubani—who have evolved into contemporary artists through a unique mentorship program led by designer Aditi Prakash. Through a series of

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Arpita Singh’s Paintings Turns the Mirror to the Viewers 

As an artist, we seldom interrogate our themes. Sometimes, we are eclipsed by our emotions which take over our canvas, engendering our lives and our backgrounds. However, some artists simply reflect the state of the ‘self.’ One of those artist is Arpita Singh. Arpita Singh artworks boast simple themes. To her, however, you interpret her

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Peter Hujar’s Legacy And Influence on Queer Photography

A Consolidated Peter Hujar Biography Peter Hujar, a groundbreaking photographer known for his raw, intimate, and evocative images, has left an indelible mark on the art world. His work spans decades and offers a powerful exploration of identity, vulnerability, and the human experience, particularly in the context of queer life, death, and the AIDS crisis.

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Krishen Khanna’s 5 Paintings Featuring Christian Religious Symbolism

Krishen Khanna, one of India’s most celebrated modernists. This article delves into five significant works where Christian iconography becomes a lens to reflect on suffering, compassion, and search for spiritual meaning in the fractured world. 1) The Last Supper 2) Betrayal 3) Meeting at Emmaus 4) Peita 5) Thou Sayest So Featuring Image Courtesy: Saffron

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