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Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the ruins of a 3,000-year-old military fort, believed to have been used to defend against invading Libyan tribes and the mysterious Sea Peoples from the eastern Mediterranean. The discovery, announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, sheds new light on ancient Egyptian military strategies during the New Kingdom era […]
On September 11, 2001, there was a terrible tragedy that dramatically altered the direction of countless life paths and institutions. Among the casualties were the offices of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council in Building 5 of the World Trade Center and two studios on the 91st and 92nd floors of the North Tower. This is
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Pragya Gurung is an Indian Air Force veteran from IIM Lucknow, morphing through the variegated contours of life with efforts and ease, knitting her rich experience with her artistic vision. The journey into the world of art was a serious search within oneself and nature a meditative and intensely reflective body of work. Water colours
Nicolai Abildgaard: A Pioneer of Danish Neoclassical Art Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard, born on September 11, 1743, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is considered one of the most influential figures in Danish Neoclassical art. Known for his versatile talents, Abildgaard made significant contributions as a painter, sculptor, and architect. His work played a crucial role in shaping the
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A painting by renowned Indian artist Sayed Haider Raza, valued at over ₹2.5 crore, has been reported stolen from a warehouse in South Mumbai. The artwork, titled Prakriti (Nature), was created in 1992 and had been stored at the AstaGuru Auction House Private Limited’s warehouse at Ballard Pier during the COVID-19 pandemic. The painting was
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M.F. Husain, whom many in the world of art hail as the “Picasso of India,” splashed into the limelight with his colorful and controversial paintings. His legacies live not only in his masterpieces but also in the lives and contributions of his six children: Shamsad Husain, Owais Husain, Mustafa Husain, Shafaat Husain, Aqueela Husain, and
Beyond His Art What M.F. Husain Left Behind Read More »
Who are Shashi Prabhu and Associates? Indian architect Shashi Prabhu was born in Mumbai in 1944. He studied architecture at the Bandra School of Arts, graduating in 1969. Shashi Prabhu and Associates is Shashi Prabhu’s eponymous architecture firm. Established in 1967 as a proprietary firm, it has grown to accommodate the growing discourse of architecture.
People-Centric Architecture of Shashi Prabhu and Associates Read More »
Kobayashi Kiyochika: The Last Ukiyo-e Master Early Life and Influences Kobayashi Kiyochika was born in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) in 1847, at a time when Japan was on the verge of significant transformation. Raised in a samurai family, Kiyochika was deeply influenced by traditional Japanese art and culture. However, after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan
ON THIS DAY: The Last Ukiyo-e Master Kobayashi Kiyochika was Born Read More »
In this compelling interview with Siddhesh Gautam aka Bakery Prasad, we explore the intricate relationship between art and activism through his lense that challenges dominant narratives around caste, freedom, and political inequality in India. In His debut exhibition We The People (Too), at Museum of Goa redefines the concept of freedom beyond state independence, drawing
How many times have you found yourself in a state of bewilderment while gazing at a piece of artwork asking yourself why is it even here? It’s just a pile of rubbles or a shoe attached to metal strings. How would you even consider it as art? It doesn’t look like art. Well, what is
The Concept of Art or the Art of Concept? Sol LeWitt Has the Answer Read More »