The passing of Ratilal Kansodariya marks the end of an era for the art community of Gujarat and beyond. An accomplished sculptor, former Principal of C.N. College of Fine Arts, mentor, and an unwavering supporter of artists, Ratilalbhai leaves behind a legacy built not only through bronze and metal but through kindness, encouragement, and a […]
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Still today, our sense of wonder is struggling to find meaning from age-old cave or rock paintings — to find answers that might be revealed in just a few seconds with the use of AI. All my life, I’ve looked at Bhimbetka’s cave shelters and wondered how that oxide survived thousands of years, and how those
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There is a Japanese saying: “When the student is ready, the master will appear.”To become an artist is often a lonely journey. It is a continuous cycle of self-doubt and self-realisation. In the early years, amid all the noise and confusion, you keep hearing, “Find your voice… find where you belong.” My guru Toofan Rafai once told
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Abir Pothi founder Ruby Jagrut writes In today’s challenging time, when you decide to be an artist, I will surely congratulate you. We know what it is to be an artist—experiencing liberation and being able to see, express, and share one’s ideas through visual representation. To be an artist, you must choose first—choose to marry
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Abir Pothi founder Ruby Jagrut writes “Self-taught artist” is a very interesting term. As the name suggests, it refers to someone who is ready to learn—someone who chooses to paint, draw, or create artwork without any academic exposure to art. As a species, we are naturally intelligent in imitating, absorbing, exploring, and expressing our likes
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Ruby Jagrut talks about her own journey and those of others who missed the school bus, and became self taught artists.
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Ruby Jagrut, Founder of Abir Space talks about her journey with this initiative so far.
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