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Aryan Nandakishor Patil is an artist whose practice dug deep into the rough soil of our social issues rooted in labor rights and social inequality somewhere out of Indian traditional temple architecture. His inspiration also comes from the dwarf figures often represented in Indian temples that are depicted as holding beams, platforms, etc. Although these […]
Introduction The Thanksgiving holiday is a quintessential American cultural event, with family bounties of food and grateful reflection. Although it has a very traditional background, it still continues to be a source of inspiration for artists. Thanksgiving has spanned art history, from origins to modern-day expressions, depicted through different art forms league by league, whether
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) has introduced a secret exhibition titled Art Work: Artists Working at the Met, showcasing the artistic talents of its staff members. Narrative and object-rich and open to the public until 1 December (2019), the exhibition showcases the talents of some 600 employees, hailing from myriad departments including security guard,
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Everything That You Wanted to Know About Canvas Drawing Pads When it comes to creating stunning artwork, the surface you work on plays a crucial role in the outcome. As children, we dabbled on the walls, growing into rough sheets of paper, and finally to an artist’s coveted surface AKA a canvas. If you are
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Introduction With the launch of the Honda Activa Electric scooter it has been generating buzz in the automotive world, and interest among design enthusiasts and experts alike. Due to be officially launched on November 27, 2024, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India’s (HMSI) has carefully previewed the Activa Electric’s features, which include dual swappable battery packs,
Take a Look: Why the Honda Activa Electric Scooter is Trending! Read More »
The latest show at the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence, is a breathtaking look into the golden age of the Mughal Empire. The display covers the reigns of Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan and celebrates 100 years of artistic creativity, cultural fusion, and imperial prestige. A Legacy of Artistry
The Ultimate Guide to Scratch Paper Have you ever tried your luck at the lottery tickets? Have you ever scratched the silver foil with a coin? If yes, then you know the basic concept of scratch drawing paper! Scratch paper is as exciting as they get. In this guide, we’ll explore different scratch paper DIY
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Delhi-based artist Gyanwant Yadav is known in contemporary art for his little way of absorbing abstraction and lived experiences to produce an amalgamation. Born in 1992 in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, his expedition emphasises his promise to storytelling and his relation towards the surroundings that shaped him. Growing up in the countryside and finding success as
How Does Gyanwant Yadav Redefine Rural and Urban Narratives Through Abstract Art? Read More »
Vasudeo S. Gaitonde was a forerunner among Indian modernist painters, noted for his affiliation with non-objective art and his meditative, atmospheric abstractions. His work does not conform to the common understanding of both colour and form and provides a deep sensory experience. As a contemporary artist, Akhilesh reflects on V. S. Gaitonde’s profound engagement with
Gaitonde waited—but for what? Was it the arrival of a colour? A form? A muse? (Part-2) Read More »
A new report by the University of Glasgow has just revealed the financial plight of visual artists in the UK, with disturbing income disparities and systemic inequalities across demographics. The study, called the “UK Visual Artists’ Earnings and Contracts Report 2024,” found that the average annual earnings of artists have plummeted to just $15,600, a