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Gaitonde’s Art Reflects His Waiting for Colour, Form, and Muse, Embodying the Hope in His Creative Process While Documenting the Turmoil Within

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A close-up black-and-white photograph of Indian artist V.S. Gaitonde wearing glasses, with a textured background featuring earthy tones.

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 observes that Gaitonde’s use of colour was radical. […]

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Pushpa Kumari: Celebrating Vulnerability and Connection in Art as a Winner of First Take 2024

First Take 2024 /
Pushpa Kumari holding her First Take 2024 award, standing in front of a backdrop featuring the First Take 2024 logo and the abir brand.

Pushpa Kumari, an emerging contemporary artist from Bokaro, Jharkhand, is one of the 10 winners of First Take 2024. Pushpa’s work is embedded in the very complexities of a system that is inherently patriarchal, and it reflects her experiences as a woman and the obstacles that have shaped her views on society. Pushpa hailed from

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Artful Vision of Debiprasad: From Rural Roots to Urban Horizons

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Debiprasad, an artist from West Bengal, starts by introducing himself. He reflects on his educational journey, starting with a Bachelor’s degree from the Government College of Art and Craft and a Master’s from Delhi College of Art. He has been based in Delhi since 2016, where he maintains a studio near Indira Gandhi Open University.

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10 Types of Tapes You Need for Your DIY Projects

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Different Types of Tapes

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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Gaitonde’s Paintings Are Not Mirrors Reflecting Familiar Objects but Documents of the Turmoil Within (Part-4)

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A black-and-white portrait of Vasudeo S. Gaitonde, an Indian modernist artist, looking contemplative with a cigarette in his hand. The setting is minimal, with a soft-focus background, emphasizing his thoughtful expression and artistic persona. ​​

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

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Manish Solanki Revives Nostalgia Through His Artistic Tribute to Traditional Games

Art Of The Day /
A painting of a boy sitting on a textured ground, holding a wooden stick, with a background of abstract yellow and gray patterns and minimalist geometric shapes.

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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Why Is Western Art Defined by “Isms” While Indian Art Is Rooted in Regions and Traditions?

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A composite image featuring vibrant traditional Indian artwork depicting Krishna playing the flute alongside mythological figures, juxtaposed with a classical European painting of Jesus surrounded by disciples, showcasing diverse artistic styles and cultural storytelling.

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

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