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Introduction Redefining the future of urban living is the goal of Neom, the ground-breaking urban initiative that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled in 2017. Neom, which would take up 26,500 square kilometres in the northwest Tabuk Province, has ambitions to build a floating industrial complex, a global commerce hub, opulent vacation destinations, and […]
African American photographer Ernest Withers (1922–2007) is renowned for his significant and enduring photos that captured the American Civil Rights Movement. On August 7, 1922, Withers was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began his career as a freelance photographer, documenting events in and around Memphis. Withers gained national recognition for his work in the 1950s
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Les Lalanne is the term given to address the French artists couple Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne. Born in Agen, France, Francois Xavier Lalanne became interested in sculpting after attending school in Paris and working at the Louvre. In 1952, Constantin Brâncuși introduced him to prominent painters, whereupon he met Claude, his future wife. Rejecting abstract
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Born in Montreal on October 7, 1923, Jean-Paul Riopelle was an acknowledged figure in the art world. His artistic path demonstrated a remarkable transformation that coincided with the shifting cultural scene of the mid-20th century, moving from academic limitations to avant-garde emancipation. Riopelle’s artistic roots trace back to his early years at the école Polytechnique,
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Introduction In a groundbreaking exploration, our multidisciplinary team uncovered unique prehistoric rock art drawings within the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. These ancient treasures represent the first truly pictorial art on the island, featuring depictions of nature, human-like figures, and animals, marking a departure from the previously discovered basic symbols. Surprising Cultural Connections: Egypt, Ethiopia,
David Mesguich is a contemporary French artist celebrated for his contributions to street art and sculpture. His style is characterized by a fusion of geometric precision and an avant-garde approach to street art. If we were to talk about David Mesguich’s technique, we would find extensive use of angular lines, sharp edges, and intricate detailing.
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Abhishek Kumar What could be more interesting, or in the end, more ecstatic, than in those rare moments when you see another person look at something you’ve made, and realize that they got it exactly, that your heart jumped to their heart with nothing in between. Robert Burns Motherwell Abstract Expressionism is an artistic movement
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Leonard Freed, an American documentary photographer who lived from 1929 to 2006, is most known for his pictures of social justice movements and other subjects. Born on October 23, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, Freed began his career as a freelance photographer in the mid-1950s. He rose to fame with powerful and visually arresting images
A textile revolution has been happening in the country for the past few years, wherein Indian handlooms and handcrafted textiles are being upheld and exhibited in a grand manner to be celebrated. One such stunning exhibition is called Sutr Santati: Then. Now. Next is now showcasing more than 100 Indian textiles at the National Gallery
Each piece of art and architecture is unique. But why is that? This is because they are influenced by the political climate, the cultural identity, and the resources available. The same goes for miniature paintings. There are several schools such as Iranian miniature paintings, Kangra miniature paintings, and Mughal miniature paintings. Mughal Miniature Paintings are
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