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Manjeera I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities. Dr. Seuss If there was a man who understood humour […]
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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
Christie’s sells rare chandelier by Alberto Giacometti for $3.5M Read More »
Abhishek Dixit Krishnaji Howlaji Ara was born in 1914 in Bolarum near secunderbad. Because of his humble antecedents, his initial days of life were full of struggles. He lost his mother when he was just three years old and his father remarried when he was seven years old, no doubt it left a painful wound
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Vandana Shukla Humour has been an essential element of art since the earliest times. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, artists have used humour to engage, entertain, and enlighten their audiences. Once we take a closer glimpse into Indian art, we find out that it also hosts a rich history of humour that is
Tickling the Funny Bone: Exploring Humour in Indian Art Read More »
Ved Prakash Bhardwaj Nandlal Bose’s name is prominent among the artists who contributed the most to shaping modern Indian art. At a time when western art had a strong influence on modern art in Bengal, Nandlal Bose differed from the rest and brought an Indian touch to local art. In the beginning, Nandlal only made
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Manjeera March 1, ON THIS DAY Oskar Kokoschka, an Austrian painter and author is remembered for his expressive paintings and drawings that convey the brutality of human emotions in their rawest form. He was a leading figure in the Expressionist movement in Austria and Germany in the early 20th century and his paintings focused
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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
Do Ho Suh Fabric installations damaged during event at MCA Australia Read More »
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. Sayed Haider Raza To draw and paint is an elementary thing, it has to be done. But it can
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Manjeera February 28, ON THIS DAY Life is chaotic, dangerous, and surprising. Buildings should reflect that. -Frank Gehry Frank Gehry, one of the oldest living architects of our time at the age of 94, has an interesting philosophy when it comes to creating buildings. This Los Angeles-based architect is well-recognized for his bizarre and unique
Of Paper-bag and dancing buildings: The marvelous constructions of Frank Gehry 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