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Celebrating Edgar Degas’ Birthday: A Master of Movement and Elegance

Artist Profile, On This Day /

JULY 19, ON THIS DAY “A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, and some fantasy.” – Edgar Degas Edgar Degas is a prominent figure in the art world known for his captivating paintings, sculptures, and drawings. Edgar Degas artworks are celebrated worldwide, captivating audiences with their portrayal of ballet dancers, horses, and everyday life. […]

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Finding Art in the Mundane: 11 Artists that have altered Everyday Objects into Artworks

Do You Know? /

Smriti Malhotra Throughout art history, artists have continually pushed the boundaries of creativity and challenged conventional notions of what can be considered art. One fascinating avenue they have explored is the transformation of everyday objects into works of art. By altering and recontextualising these objects, artists have managed to provoke thought, question established norms, and

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Be inclusive, be original, and always keep learning: Ina Puri shares her pearls of wisdom

#longread, Interview, Samvaad /

Even a single Samvaad with noted writer, art curator, documentarian and collector Ina Puri is a study in fascinating anecdotes from the modern history and world of Indian art. It is a glimpse into the trajectories of the Who’s Who of the art world, whether it be stunning legends or more recent, exciting contemporary discoveries.

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On Jitish Kallat’s Artistic Oeuvre: Thoughts on His Birthday

Artist Profile, On This Day /

14th July. ON THIS DAY While artists tend to experiment with mediums, rarely do they switch. Oftentimes, they are bound by the popularity of their medium; hence pigeonholed. Then there are those artists who are colloquially known as the ‘jack of all trades.’ An Indian contemporary artist whose oeuvre includes paintings, photography, collages, sculpture, and

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Unveiling the Enigmatic Beauty: Exploring Gustav Klimt’s Iconic Artworks on His Birthday

On This Day /

14th July. ON THIS DAY. “Whoever wants to know something about me – as an artist which alone is significant – they should look attentively at my pictures and there seek to recognize what I am and what I want. ” – Gustav Klimt Today, art enthusiasts around the world gather to celebrate the birthday

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Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces

#longread, Columns, Featured, Special Story /

Kritika Verma I will begin by introducing the topic of graffiti and street art (henceforth graf/street art). Secondly, I will explain the emergence of Street art/ Graffiti in public spaces in India, explaining the importance of and justification for studying graffiti/street artists and their impacts on urban and rural landscapes. I will define the working

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Analysing the relations between the Sikhs and the hill Rajas in history through Miniature Art

Room For More Art /

Manmeet Kaur The relationship between Sikhism and the northern Hill States dates back to Guru Nanak\’s travels and has only grown stronger since then. Most intellectuals only contemplate the impact of these factors during the Maharajah Ranjit Singh era of the Sikh Empire, disregarding the connections of the last five Sikh Gurus who periodically visited, lived

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Spatial Boundaries Dissolve in Pritzker Winner Riken Yamamoto’s Contemporary Architecture

Architecture, Editor's Pick /

Riken Yamamoto Architecture Japanese Architect Riken Yamamoto was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize on March 4, 2024, and the raving ripples are percolating! But he deserved and was owed his flowers. Throughout his illustrious career, Yamamoto has created spaces that foster social interaction and community engagement. Riken Yamamoto buildings rely on precision and rationality.

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