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As we bid farewell to the year 2023, it’s a solemn moment to reflect on the profound losses that marked this chapter. Throughout the year, we witnessed the departure of legends whose contributions spanned diverse realms, leaving an indelible impact on the art world. The year 2023 became a canvas of remembrance, honouring the legacies […]
Nancy Spero, a famous American visual artist who lived from 1926 to 2009, made significant contributions to modern art, particularly in feminism and political activism. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended the Chicago School of the Art Institute. In Spero’s work, themes of gender, power, violence, and the human body were often tackled.
Norman Rockwell was an illustrator and painter from America. Rockwell, born in New York City in 1894, has always desired to be an artist. Rockwell started attending The New York School of Art as a 14-year-old student, and he graduated from high school two years later, in 1910, to pursue art studies at The National
A pomegranate is a delightful fruit. Not only does it taste great and is packed with health benefits, but the vibrant fruit also has several connotations associated with it. In Greek mythology, pomegranate is considered as the fruit of the dead, having been born of ‘Adonis’ blood. It is also synonymous with marriage, fertility, and
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Tired of an unorganised desk? Make-up station or even bathroom? Holders and containers helped keep our surroundings more balanced and organised. A clean desk equals a clean mind. It helps us be less overwhelmed and think better. However, buying holders online may feel like a waste of money seeing how almost all of us have
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If you thought paper was only good for drawing, you were wrong. Not only can you make two-dimensional artwork on paper, but you can also make it three-dimensional. But how? The simple answer – paper mache. Paper mache has been around for centuries now. It recently found a new fan base as hobbyists try to
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Japanese anime has long been a global phenomenon that has been appreciated for its universal visual language, and beautiful and simple aesthetics. Its influence has been exemplary in the past few decades impacting fashion, film, literature, music and even contemporary art. Its distinct plot, captivating characters and visually appealing shots make it a soothing yet
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American modern artist Kara Walker is renowned for her avant-garde silhouette paintings. Walker, born in Stockton, California, on November 26, 1969, is well-known for her provocative and frequently contentious examinations of race, gender, sexuality, and identity throughout American history. Walker is known for his large-scale, intricately detailed black paper cutouts placed directly on the walls
Easy to make and low-cost interior designs are the best, one can customise and add a personalized touch to make their house feel more like a home. It is human nature to decorate the place you surround yourself in and walls are always a canvas for creativity and self-expression. Today we will show you a
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In a display of spirited bidding, the Winter Live Auction by Saffron Art concluded with several lots surpassing their pre-sale estimates and establishing world records for renowned artists. The star of the evening was Akbar Padamsee’s masterpiece, ‘Woman with Corn’ from 1952, which fetched an astonishing $3.12 million (Rs 25.89 crores). This sale not only
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