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Vaishnavi Srivastava 15th June 2023. ON THIS DAY. Brother to Jacques Courtois and Jean Francois Courtois, Guillaume Courtois was a French-Italian painter and draughtsman. Being the son of the painter Jean-Pierre Courtois, Guillaume left France at the young age of 7, to travel to Italy alongside his teen brothers and father. He learnt his […]
The Baroque Brushstrokes of Guillaume Courtois Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava June 14, 2023. ON THIS DAY. “The camera is a remarkable instrument. Saturate yourself with your subject, and the camera will all but take you by the hand and point the way.” – Margaret Bourke-White The leading photojournalist who is responsible for depiction of several important and pivotal moments of history from the
From World War II to Soviet Union, Margaret Bourke White Was A Woman of Many Firsts. Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava “I always return to my first opinion, that the truth and beauty of flesh in sunlight by the sea, is offered to you in a way impossible to secure in pictures built up from hasty sketches, at leisure, in one’s studio. Because however much you may work indoors afterwards, whatever you add is
Glimpses of Desire: The Queer Artistry and Controversial Legacy of Henry Scott Tuke Read More »
As an Art newspaper, Abir Pothi pays special importance to the dialogue that revolves around the term art in general. Therefore we have compiled a list of compelling and motivating quotes on arts and culture just in case you needed a little incentive today. Following are 11 Quotes on Arts and Culture by notable figures.
11 Beautiful Quotes About Art and Culture Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava Happy Pride! As Pride Month kicks off we at Abir Pothi compiled a list of paintings in art history that are, well, just a little bit fruity. So next time a boomer hits you with a “I come from a generation where a couple means a man and a woman” you have 11
11 Famous Works in Art History That Depict Queer Love. Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava What makes a typical South Asian or Middle Eastern portrayal in media from a white man’s point of view? How about Sitar music, while we’re at it add in a couple of spears for weapons, throw in a couple of elephant tusks, oh! And the turbans! never forget the turbans. This predominance and
India In Western Video Games: Either a Mysterious Land or a Trashy Slum. Read More »
As Madonna famously said, “I’m not Joan of Arc, not yet. I’m only human.” Joan of Arc is one such historical figure whose influence is not just limited to politics but also art and even pop culture. Little do we come across figures from such ancient past whose references and mentions are still relevant and
11 Famous Paintings on Joan of Arc Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava Looking to learn more about Indian art and handicrafts during this long weekend? Well, you happen to stumble across the right article. We at Abir Pothi have compiled a list of five documentaries on Indian Handicrafts that one must watch in order to explore more of the Indian art scene from an artisan’s
5 Short Films On Indian Handicraft You Need To Watch This Weekend! Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava Abir Pothi is curating 11 structures across the globe, from the Arab world to the far east and to Europe, which carry a strong stamp of Islamic architecture and ethos. They stand out in their form and architectural grandeur. 1. Palace of Justice, Spain The architectural layout of the law court of Mecanoo,
11 Futuristic Buildings With a Touch of Islamic Aesthetics Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava Warning: movie spoilers, gore and nude imagery. Over the years post its release back in 2019, Midsommar -the beautifully grotesque horror by the Hereditary-famed director Ari Aster has certainly made its rounds in conversations amongst the “cinephile” circles for the movie’s out-of the-ordinary imagery and visuals which might be a little too, well,
The Disturbing Beauty of Midsommar: Art and Foreshadowing. Read More »