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Manjeera Mourning itself becomes an alienated task in societies torn apart by constant war and strife; and this is the gap that Colombian visual artist and sculptor Doris Salcedo wishes to address. Her works, which often utilise mundane everyday objects that gain profound significance in the context of war and the trauma it produces, are […]
The Materiality of Mourning in the works of Doris Salcedo Read More »
Founder: Ruby Jagrut Ekla Cholo Re by the poet, musician and artist Ravindra Nath Tagore suddenly hit me in 2020 and kept humming me back in a loop for some time. Our foundation, Abir India, was intended to support young and emerging artists, which had given me strong beliefs and generous validation, but here we
As Abir Pothi Turns Two 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
11,500 year old monolithic site survived the earthquake in Turkey Read More »
Abhishek Kumar February 15, ON THIS DAY “My mythology is de-conventionalised and personal, as indeed are my methods and materials. […] My idea of the sacred is not rooted in any specific culture. To me it is a feeling that I may get in a church, mosque, temple, or forest. […] My inspiration and visual
Mrinalini Mukherjee’s Art Redefined Contemporary Indian Art Read More »
Madhvi Subramaniam 6 March 2020 Dear Diary, My show opened today at the Thomas Hunter Project Space at Hunter College in NYC. I have been an artist-in residence here for several months and have been enjoying my exploration of the city and the grid. The show is titled Walk and Chew Gum … As I
Covid Diary of Madhvi Subramaniam Read More »
Abhishek Kumar 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. Anish Kapoor If sculpture can really deal with the body, because we all inhabit ourselves, and if sculpture
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Anish Kapoor Read More »
Saptarshi Ghosh Anju Dodiya and Atul Dodiya Anju Dodiya is a renowned contemporary artist known for her expressive watercolour paintings layered with symbolism. The self is a recurring theme in Anju’s works. Her practice is informed by a wide range of influences – from Indian and Persian miniature paintings, 17th and 18th century Japanese Ukiyo-e
Abhishek Dixit Women wearing animal heads were the attraction in a performance called “Cotton Stainers” at Khoj Studios. The performance was strong and asked numerous questions about women empowerment and the difficulties they face every day in Indian society. The performance consisted of four different women taking on different concepts but with a common theme
Cotton Stain: An Anecdote Read More »
Abhishek Kumar February 14, ON THIS DAY Theodor Werner was a German painter, best known for his landscapes and portraits. Werner’s works are characterized by his use of vibrant colours and his ability to capture the essence of the natural world in his paintings. He was particularly skilled at rendering light and shadow, and his
Exploring the Life and Career of German artist Theodor Werner Read More »
Abhishek Dixit A show has opened in New Delhi amid the India Art Fair, which critically examines the value of a personal relationship with space and allows you to reflect on the philosophy associated with it. The complexity of understanding the spaces in terms of lines, shapes, and structures in a three-dimensional area has been
Banaras and Debashish: An Indelible Inspiration Read More »