Born Itze-Leib Schmuilowsky in Estonia on February 20, 1901, Louis Kahn became one of the greatest architects of the 20th century after emigrating to the United States. After touring Europe in 1928, Kahn became interested in Medieval architecture, which cemented his architectural identity in his 50s. His style, which broke from early Modernism and was […]
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When it comes to maritime commerce and international trade, the United States runs on its ports. This vast network of harbours acts as the country’s gateways to the world, moving everything from cars and electronics to grain, crude oil and consumer goods. But which are the biggest ports in the US, and how do we
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The Diverse Art and Craft of Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh is a northeastern state in India known as a traveller’s haven. But that isn’t the only thing that the state offers. The art and craft of Arunachal Pradesh are reflective of the culturally diverse traditions and skills of its many indigenous communities. Today we talk
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Smriti Malhotra Surrealist photography is a fascinating genre that emerged in the early 20th century as an extension of the Surrealist movement, which sought to explore the realm of the subconscious and challenge conventional notions of reality. It is characterised by the use of dreamlike, imaginative, and often absurd or juxtaposed elements to create visually
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Smriti Malhotra Did you know that there was a specific day earmarked to celebrate the arts? Did you know that this day coincides with the birthday of an Important Historical figure? Let’s learn about World Art Day and about the unfinished works of Leonardo Da Vinci to remember him on his birthday. World Art Day
Pop Art was a dynamic and significant art movement that embraced consumerism and popular culture when it first appeared in the middle of the 20th century. Pop Art, which was characterised by vivid colours, images from comic books and advertisements, and commonplace things, aimed to subvert preconceived ideals of high art. Artists such as Roy
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Tsuktiben Jamir A hundred years after Guttenberg’s Bible was printed for the first time, printing arrived in India in 1556 as a colonial import. It was initially used as a medium for evangelistic goals and afterwards for advancing commercial and political objectives, shaping a new purpose. However, printing was only employed to replicate and reproduce
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Krispin Joseph PX How romantic are you? Being romantic is human nature; poetic, artistic, or natural is a subject of humans. Humans bring the idea of ‘Being’ Romantic into Art and literature; there is too much proof in literature and Art which we portray ourselves as ‘being loved’ in our imaginative articulations depicting us as
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The artistic questions posed in “Like Gold”, a collateral project of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, such as Cop Shiva’s Being Gandhi, are anything but static depictions; instead, they represent a rigorous re-negotiation of the Indian story. The artworks of “Cop Shiva,” a photographer-artist who works as a police officer during the day, navigate the bureaucracy and
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What are Car Spray Paint Colors? If you’re considering giving your car a fresh new look or perhaps restoring its original shine, you need to know about car spray paint and car paint colors. This guide delves into everything you need to know about car spray paint and how to choose the right car paint
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