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The “Masculine” Ladies of the 1910s Metro Cities as Seen by Theresa Bernstein

On This Day /
Suffrage Meeting (1914).

Focusing on Jewish-American Artists – Theresa Bernstein Biography American painter Theresa Bernstein is renowned for her vivid and energetic works. Born today in Krakow, Poland, on March 1, 1890, she emigrated to the United States as a young kid with her family. Bernstein studied painting first at the Art Students League of New York, then […]

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A Collector’s Guide to Art Taxation in India

art market /

Understanding the Tax Framework for Art Collectors For art enthusiasts and collectors in India, understanding the art taxation implications of buying, holding, and selling artwork is crucial to making informed decisions. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning your art investment journey, navigating the complex tax landscape can significantly impact your collection strategy. Capital

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Iconic New Yorker Covers that Address Politics and Culture

Photo Gallery /

On February 21, 1925, the weekly magazine The New Yorker was published for the first time. Since its founding, in 1925, The New Yorker has evolved from a Manhattan-centric comic paper to a multi-platform publication known worldwide for its in-depth long form reporting, both political and cultural commentary, fiction pieces, poetry, and most of all

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Art Exhibitions of Black and LGBTQ+ Artists “Terminated” as Trump’s DEI Stance Strengthens

News /
An illustration featuring Trump

Art Museum of the Americas Cancels 2 Shows The Art Museum of the Americas located in Washington, D.C., has abruptly decided to cancel two exhibitions, which were curated to highlight Black and LGBTQ+ artists and the struggles of their community. This refers to the LGBTQ+ art censorship under the Trump administration, whose executive orders affect

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Power Couple Brings Stories of Nature & Conservation in Delicate Cyanotypes

Interview /

In Focus: Alchemy Stories | Reena Shah and Kushan Jasani Any partnership is a fine balance, whether marriage or an artistic venture. But for Ahmedabad-based husband-wife duo Reena Shah and Kushan Jasani, their precious art collaborative — Alchemy Stories — seamlessly combines a strongly shared love for art, nature, history, architecture, birds, and conservation. “It

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Jayaram Giliyal Bhat’s Solo experiments with Climate change and Abstract Expressionism

Exhibitions /

“If the artist has outer and inner eyes for nature, nature rewards him by giving him inspiration.” – Wassily Kandinsky The Essence of Abstraction Abstraction in painting involves transforming natural scenes into expressive forms that emphasize colour, shape and texture rather than the realistic representation. Bhat’s artworks are a cache of agitated, distorted and fragmented

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The Great Mughals’ Forgotten Legacy in India Goes On Display in London

News /
zebra in the Mughal era

V&A Museum’s Upcoming Exhibition Sticks the Artistic Grandeur of Mughal Hindustan on display amidst shifting Historical Narrative in India The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is set to unveil The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence, an exhibition showcasing the monumental artistic achievements of the Mughal Empire’s ‘Golden Age’ (c. 1560 – 1660). Running from

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Jeff Koons’ Made in Heaven is the Public’s Best-Kept Secret

Editor's Pick, Opinion Feature /

The Beginning of Jeff Koons’ Art Controversy It all began in 1989, when via an invitation by the Whitney Museum, and guest curator Marvin Heiferman, Jeff Koons created a piece focused on media for a billboard for the exhibition “Image World: Art and Media Culture.” Koons’ billboard promoted a fictional film named Made in Heaven.

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