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Stone painting, also known as rock painting or painted rocks, is an imaginative and artistic activity where individuals paint designs, patterns, or images on natural stones or rocks. Any drawing, painting, or other identical work done on or on gravel, usually from an ancient or prehistoric time, is called rock art. It might have been […]
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Introduction In the picturesque town of Littleton, New Hampshire, a controversial proposal to ban all public art has ignited a culture war, revealing deep-seated divisions in the community. The unexpected twist involves a mural with LGBTQ themes, sparking a heated debate that has now extended to the possible prohibition of all artistic expression in public
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Introduction Paris, France — The Louvre Museum, nestled in the heart of the enchanting “City of Love,” stands as a testament to the genius, methodical craftsmanship, and unique artistic expressions spanning centuries. Home to celebrated works from around the world, this iconic institution draws in visitors globally, offering a glimpse into the minds of painters,
Pens with different colours that enable users to add colour and originality to their writing or drawings are called coloured pens. These pens work well for taking notes, sketching, colouring, and underlining, among other things. Usually, they come with coloured ink stored in a pen barrel with a tip for writing or drawing. Ballpoint Pens: These
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London Exhibition Put on Hold Lisson Gallery, a renowned contemporary art space in London, has decided to halt its plans to exhibit the work of acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei. The decision came in response to a social media post by Ai Weiwei concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict. Controversial Tweet Sparks Concern In a now-deleted tweet, Ai
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Introduction India’s illustrious Jindal family, renowned for their significant contributions to culture and arts, is set to inaugurate Hampi Art Labs, a contemporary art centre in southern India. Backed by the JSW Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Mumbai-based JSW Group, this initiative marks a significant addition to the country’s cultural landscape. A Glimpse of
Influential English painter, engraver, and humorist William Hogarth (1697–1764) is renowned for his varied body of work, which includes realistic portraiture and series reminiscent of comic strips. Hogarth was raised in a household of lower middle class London natives, and his father was imprisoned due to debt during his early years. This encounter left a
Background Mumbai-based poet, cultural theorist, and curator Ranjit Hoskote recently resigned from the Finding Committee for Documenta 16, one of the world’s renowned art exhibitions held in Germany every five years. His departure on November 12 followed accusations of anti-Semitism and sympathy towards the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement. Allegations and Response Hoskote faced criticism
Masking tape is an easily removable glue for various crafts, painting, and other projects. It is named “masking” tape because it is often used to draw clear borders between diverse project elements or to mask off spots that shouldn’t be painted. Based on a scale of 1 to 100, the adhesive’s strength determines the tape’s
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Ajit Kumar Das (b. 1957) is an Indian textile artist whose mastery gracefully creates natural dye painting. He was born to washermen, where he learnt the diverse ways to treat the fabric. He worked as a block painter in the Weaver’s Service Centre, Kolkata where he was discovered by Martand Singh. Along his journey, he
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