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Making Compass Drawing Easy: 5 Simple Step Compass is a tool which has been used since civilisations have existed. From the ancient seafarers to modern astronauts, everyone has used a compass atleast once. Even though you have an in-built compass in your smartphone, we still encourage you to make a magnetic compass drawing. Given below […]
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Different Types of Tapes and Where to Use Them? When it comes to adhesives, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The right type of tape can make all the difference in various projects, from simple household repairs to complex industrial applications. In this article, let’s explore the most commonly used tapes, including masking tape, double-sided tape, duct
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Vasudeo S. Gaitonde, one of India’s most celebrated modernist painters, is often regarded as a pioneer of non-representational art in India. Renowned for his meditative abstraction, Gaitonde’s works transcend the tangible, inviting viewers into a realm of introspection and inner dialogue. The noted artist and writer Akhilesh offers a compelling perspective on Gaitonde’s art, resisting
It is a deep desire to create art that does not just punctuate gallery walls, but that evokes a visceral emotional and cultural response that is the axis upon which Manish Solanki’s artistic journey intersecting these two distinct realms pivots. Based out of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Solanki derives inspiration from childhood games, a common thread that
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Introduction Art mirrors society, with its cultural, historical and philosophical underpinning. One of the organising principles of Western art history has been the categorisation of the development of the arts into movements or “isms” such as Impressionism, Cubism and Surrealism, which represent identifiable styles, philosophies, and historical phases. Indian art, by contrast, is usually named
Kalkariti Art Gallery X Austrian Cultural Forum Kalakriti Art Gallery in collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Forum is set to premier a large-scale solo exhibition by the Austrian Sri Lankan artist Raki Nikahetiya in Hyderabad, with a presentation of textile, embroidery and marble in-lay works on the themes of migration, integration, memory and cultural belonging.
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An artsy Bristol property featuring Banksy’s iconic Well Hung Lover mural is going to the auction block, offering a win-win of sorts in a single sale of art and real estate. Painted in 2006, the mural shows a man leaping out of a window to avoid his lover’s rival. Coincidentally, the artwork now hangs on
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As one of the 10 winners of the prestigious First Take 2024, Avijit Dutta also stands as a significant artist in today’s Indian art scene. Born in 1997 in the industrial town of Howrah, West Bengal, he was raised in an atmosphere where the grim realities of industrialisation and its toll on humans and the
Climate Change Drawing: Inspiring Art with a Powerful Message Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, affecting ecosystems and weather patterns, which has in turn affected communities across the globe. As its global awareness grows, many individuals are modifying their daily practices to help the planet. This is also where
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V.S. Gaitonde, India’s most revered abstract painters, creates a unique space in contemporary art through his masterful manipulation of form and colour. His minimalist approach and spiritual undertones create an enigmatic world where form, space, and memory intertwine. His canvases invite viewers into a reflective space, where they must confront their own perceptions and emotions.
What Was Gaitonde Waiting For? For What Hope Did He Create? (Part-3) Read More »