Abirpothi

Menu

India’s only daily newspaper for Art, Architecture, and Design.

admin

Jasleen Kaur’s Playful Red Ford Escort Steals the Spotlight at Turner Prize 2024

News /

What is Jasleen Kaur’s installation at Turner Prize 2024 about? Tate Britain, 24 September 2024 — What we will remember from the Turner Prize this year is Jasleen Kaur’s menacingly funny installation which mixes cultural history, music and bright imagery. Charged with the energy of her Sikh background and upbringing in Glasgow, her work has […]

Jasleen Kaur’s Playful Red Ford Escort Steals the Spotlight at Turner Prize 2024 Read More »

Foreign Architects and Their Buildings in India

Architecture /

Foreign Architects in India India’s architectural landscape features the innovative contributions of foreign architects, blending global styles with local traditions. Visionaries like Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn, and Laurie Baker have left their mark, creating iconic structures that reflect India’s diverse culture and history while addressing modern urban challenges. Their work continues to inspire contemporary architecture.

Foreign Architects and Their Buildings in India Read More »

Do You Know About These 7 Icons Associated With Gandhi?

Do You Know? /

Icons of Mahatma Gandhi The titan in the fight for independence was none other than the towering figure of Mahatma Gandhi who is too often remembered for his deeply-rooted principles of non-violence (ahimsa) and truth (satya). His sayings and his philosophy became entwined with a catalog of images representing nonviolent protest and self-sufficiency. From the

Do You Know About These 7 Icons Associated With Gandhi? Read More »

Hanif Kureshi, Pioneering Street Artist and Co-Founder of St+art India, Passes Away at 41 After Battling Cancer

News, Obituary /

On September 23, 2024, Hanif Kureshi the co-founder of St+art India breathed his last after a long fight with cancer. Kureshi was a game-changer in the Indian art scene by making art accessible to all, as he took his works out of traditional galleries and brought them into the streets with giant murals and installations

Hanif Kureshi, Pioneering Street Artist and Co-Founder of St+art India, Passes Away at 41 After Battling Cancer Read More »

Art Exposure Opens New Gallery Space With Inaugural Exhibition, ‘Miracle of Absence’

Exhibitions /

Art Exposure’s ‘Miracle of Absence’ Art Exposure, a prominent modern and contemporary art gallery, announced the opening of its new address in Kolkata. Led by its visionary founder-director, Somak Mitra, the gallery is set to redefine the city’s cultural landscape by bringing a fresh perspective to modern and contemporary art. The inaugural exhibition, ‘Miracle of

Art Exposure Opens New Gallery Space With Inaugural Exhibition, ‘Miracle of Absence’ Read More »

On This Day: Celebrating the Birth of Francesco di Giorgio Martini, A Pioneer of Renaissance Art and Architecture

On This Day /

Francesco di Giorgio Martini: The Renaissance Architect and Artist One example is Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439—1501), an important architect, painter, sculptor and engineer of the Italian Renaissance era. Born in Siena, Italy, he was a prime mover from the art and architecture of the period which merged Gothic as well as early Renaissance styles.

On This Day: Celebrating the Birth of Francesco di Giorgio Martini, A Pioneer of Renaissance Art and Architecture Read More »

Porcelain Sculpture of Ai Weiwei Broken by Czech Man in Italy on Exhibition Opening

News /

Exhibition Opening and Incident During the opening of an exhibition at the Palazzo Fava in Bologna, featuring the controversial Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, a sculpture by the artist was destroyed. The exhibit, titled Who am I?, opened on Saturday, showcasing Ai’s work, including the Porcelain Cube, which was shattered during the event. Artworks on

Porcelain Sculpture of Ai Weiwei Broken by Czech Man in Italy on Exhibition Opening Read More »

Art as a Lens: Uncovering the Roots of Violence in America and the Global Impact of Video Game Development & More

#longread /

Can Art Suggest Where Violence in America Comes From? Violence is the lifeblood of American history, politics and culture. Violence is present in many shapes and guises throughout American society, from the colonial conquests and Civil War to mass shootings, police killings. Art is an interpretative representation and direct reflection of social practices, giving readers

Art as a Lens: Uncovering the Roots of Violence in America and the Global Impact of Video Game Development & More Read More »

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Ad