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When we dig into the past, we always find something that is false to the claims of the present. The founders and discoveries are claimed by someone only till the world don’t know about the other. Although Vassily Kandinsky is considered to be the founder of abstract art, the history of art remains shrouded in […]
Who is the true pioneer of abstract art? Read More »
OCTOBER 18, ON THIS DAY “Canal taught, by example the true use of the camera obscura; and to recognize the flaws usually brought to bear on a painting, when the craftsman relies completely on the perspective he views through that same camera, and on the colours – especially of the skies – without deftly removing
How Canaletto\’s representation of Venice inspired present era landscape artists 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
Mimosa Echard wins France\’s top art award: Know what else is happening in the art world Read More »
Architect and interior designer Canna Patel talks about how the lockdown changed her attitude to design and that the basics haven’t changed Much like the tumultuous advent of Covid-19 changed trajectories across the world 2020, life did alter for well-known architect-interior designer Canna Patel, too — allowing her to take an extra moment from her remarkably busy
I see art like mithai, it is pure joy: Canna Patel Read More »
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. Frida Kahlo “Since my subjects have always been my sensations, my states of mind, and the profound reactions that life
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Frida Kahlo Read More »
It might be called ‘The Gram’, but it’s worth a TON of exposure. Instagram has always been all about visual impact, and it’s where you find some of the finest artists in the world today, from the heavyweights to the hidden talent. Abir Pothi embarks on a series that will highlight the best of Instagram
#instaart: Applying printmaking technique to enhance art on social media Read More »
OCTOBER 14, ON THIS DAY \”I was torn between Santiniketan and North-east… the conflict between Indian mainstream tradition and the urge to create an independent idiom in art for the North-east…. Besides, there was also a conflict between life in Santiniketan and the harsh reality here,\” \”I virtually stopped using the techniques and media used
It might be called ‘The Gram’, but it’s worth a TON of exposure. Instagram has always been all about visual impact, and it’s where you find some of the finest artists in the world today, from the heavyweights to the hidden talent. Abir Pothi embarks on a series that will highlight the best of Instagram
#instaart: Ceramic beauty in imperfection Read More »
OCTOBER 13, ON THIS DAY The Scottish-born painter Allan Ramsay is hailed as one of the greatest British portraitists of the 18th century for his depictions of sophisticated and elegant portraits using sensitive pastel colour handling and descriptions of the subtleties of light and shadow contributing to the energetic character of the subject. Ramsay was
Allan Ramsay: The Portraitist of Unassuming Elegance 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
Art news around the world Read More »