Mathematical Aesthetics in Graphic Art: Celebrating Escher’s Legacy

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Maurits Cornelis Escher, Graphic Artist On his birthday, we remember Maurits Cornelis Escher, the Dutch graphic artist whose mind bending works continue to fascinate and inspire. Best known for his intricate woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints, Escher seamlessly blended art with mathematics and scientific concepts, Escher explored themes of infinity, symmetry, and spatial logic, often visualizing […]

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10 Depictions of Slavery in Art

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Tyranny results in oppression and oppression demands revolt. Art has and always will be a revolutionary force that not only calls out propaganda and the unjust but also encapsulates a moment in history that accommodates agony and strength. Following are 10 depictions by great artists and revolutionaries illustrating Slavery through their palettes. These artists use

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Kerala University unearths a 5,300-year-old ancient settlement in Gujarat

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aerial view of excavation site in lakahpar village

Archaeologists from the University of Kerala have unearthed a 5,300-year-old settlement near Lakhapar village in Western Kachchh, Gujarat. The excavation revealed an early Harappan habitation site, located near the now quiet Gandhi River, once a perennial water source, spanning nearly three hectares on either side of the Gaduli-Lakhapar Road. The excavators found well-planned structural remains

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The Lesser Known Painter From Tagore Family: Sunayani Devi

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June 18, On This Day Amid a lineage of prolific littérateurs and artists, the Tagore family, was yet another eminent painter and woman. Sunayani Devi was the younger sister of painters Abanindranath, Gaganendranath and Samarendranath Tagore, and the niece of Rabindranath Tagore.   She was born to Saudamini Devi and Gunendranath Tagore on June 18,

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Tourist breaks $50,000 Van Gogh Swarovski Crystals Chair at Italian Museum

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In April, a couple of Tourists visiting Palazzo Maffei in Verona, Italy, destroyed an art piece by attempting to sit on it to take a picture. The Art installation valued at $50K, known as the ‘Van Gogh’ Chair, was built by the Italian artist Nicola Bolla and is bejewelled with thousands of shimmering Swarovski crystals

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As We Run Through Time: Reframing Goa Through Perception at Museum of Goa

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In the heart of Goa, at the intersection of art, tourism, and identity, a quiet shift is beginning to take shape. No, it’s not a new resort or yet another techno festival—it’s something far more intimate, layered, and long overdue. The recently concluded Collaborative Photography Design-a-thon at the Museum of Goa, aptly titled As We

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Artemisia Gentileschi Masterpiece Resurfaces After Beirut Blast, Now on View at Getty Museum

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Hercules and Omphale, Artemisia Gentileschi A previously unknown painting by renowned 17th-century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi, Hercules and Omphale, is now on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles after surviving the devastating Beirut port explosion in 2020 and undergoing a three-year conservation effort. The work is the centerpiece of a new

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16 Ahmedabad Architects You Need to Know Now

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Ahmedabad, renowned for its rich architectural heritage, stands as a testament to the fusion of modernity and tradition in India. Architects in Ahmedabad play a pivotal role in shaping the cityscape, blending innovative design with cultural influences. From iconic structures like the Sabarmati Ashram to contemporary marvels such as the Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad’s architects

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