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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends […]
An early work by David Hockney discovered on antiques roadshow Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir Hetain Patel stands out for his incorporative work, which combines sculpture, film, performance, and photography, which has earned him considerable recognition and praise. The British artist born in Bolton, England in 1980 is known for his frequent infusion of humour and creative experimentation to explore topics of identity, cultural heritage, and language. However,
Party at Chatterjee and Lal’s: Hetain Patel’s Fifth Exhibition Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir Since January 21st of this year, the contemporary art gallery Experimenter based in Ballygunge Place, Kolkata has been hosting American-based artist Bhasha Charkarbati’s solo exhibition Skin to Skin. This exhibition will be on display till the 25th of March. Curated by Shaunak Mahbubani, this exhibition will be Charkarbati’s first debut in India. The
Skin to Skin: Bhasha Charkarbati’s exhibition explores physical intimacy Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir Emami Art is no stranger to art lovers in Kolkata; established not so long ago in 2016, Emami Art is a prominent contemporary art gallery in the bustling city of Kolkata in India. Through exhibitions, seminars, and other events, Emami Art focuses on promoting modern and contemporary artists from India. Well, Emami Art
The shape of memory: Indian gallery Emami Art is going to Art Düsseldorf Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir After a hiatus of 3 years owing to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia Society India Centre’s Dhaka Art Caravan bounced back with its popular festival ‘Dhaka Art Summit’ which was hosted for 8 days from the 3rd to 11th of February, 2023, with Diana Campbell as its Chief Curator. For starters, the
With love, from Bangladesh to the world: The Dhaka Art Summit 2023 Read More »
Manjeera March 15, ON THIS DAY Naturally many may naively and rambunctiously ask why would a black artist concern himself with the wider questions of art and humanity? …my answer is art and ideas belong to no particular people exclusively. If they did this art has failed to reach the transcendent state that artists have
Figurative Expressionism: Emilio Cruz and his explorations of humanity Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
Manjeera Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Francisco Goya “Fantasy, abandoned by reason, produces impossible monsters; united with it, she is the mother of the arts
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Francisco Goya Read More »
Digvijay Nikam “What I am interested in is the fact of many hands…when people see work like that, they should be able to feel the presence of those people.” – Anatsui El Anatsui is a Ghanian sculptor who has garnered international acclaim for his ingenious use of everyday discarded materials in his work, especially the
The ‘Spiritual Charge’ of discarded materials in El Anatsui’s sculptures Read More »
Manjeera March 14, ON THIS DAY “I tend to think of the act of photographing, generally speaking, as an adventure. My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” ― Diane Arbus The lens is a very powerful tool. It has the ability to capture and record realities for the future, document what is
Through the lens of empathy: Diane Arbus, the photographer of the margins Read More »