Who was Juan De Pareja? Juan de Pareja was a multiracial Spanish painter. Born in Antequera, he gained notoriety as Diego Velazquez’s slave until 1654. He rose to prominence with the ‘Portrait of Juan De Pareja’ made by Velazquez. He is mostly known for ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ (The Vocation of Saint Matthew) (1661), […]
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Kolkata-based artist Arjun Das, from Giridih in Jharkhand, has led an extraordinary journey from very humble beginnings to presenting his work at a global platform and even reaching global acclaim in the art world. When Arjun was 10 years old, he left for Kolkata, where he did part-time work at restaurants to support himself through
This painting of Guru Nanak by Sobha Singh is an embodiment of the Guru’s life and philosophy. Back of the history of this masterpiece is love, devotion, art and spirituality. The story behind Sobha Singh creating what is perhaps the most famous image of Guru Nanak is as inspirational as the painting itself and says
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Recently, ICA Gallery Residency, Faridabad showcased a performance by Mahima Freya Krishna in an evening that featured Art, culture and connection. Mahima, known for her expressive and graceful style took the audience into rhythm, emotion, and storytelling without words through her mesmerising Sufi dance. Every viewer was entranced by her portrayal of the “seven stages
The Lonely City by Olivia Laing is an exploration of loneliness in the modern city, and the connection between solitude and creativity through the lens of iconic artists like Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, David Wojnarowicz (and Nan Goldin), Henry Darger, Vivian Maier, Klaus Nomi, Josh Harris and Zoe Leonard. She explores Edward Hopper in the
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Anant Art’s Presence at Art Mumbai 2024 Anant Art is set to unveil a lineup of contemporary works by talented artists at the second edition of Art Mumbai, scheduled between 14-17 November 2024. The artists at the forefront include Abhishek Narayan Verma, Alexander Gorlizki, Dhara Mehrotra, Digbijayee Khatua, Ghulam Mohammad, Harsh Nambiar, Jatinder Singh Durhailay,
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Introduction Ceilings are often a neglected aspect of bedroom design. But adding a false ceiling design can significantly transform the atmosphere and look of a space. Be it modern visuals or premium touches, false ceilings not only helps in their appearances but also brings its utility in terms of lightning and soundproofing. In this guide,
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Sotheby’s Hong Kong recently held a Modern and Contemporary Evening Auction, starting of the art auction season after the U.S. national election — November 11 at its new Landmark Chater location. The event performed unevenly, but brought in HKD 409.5 million ($52.6 million), well within the pre-sale expectations of between HKD 377.8 million–HKD 509 million
Exploring the Creative World of Shadow Art Shadow art is an often overlooked form of artistic expression, where light and shadow play a pivotal role in shaping your artwork. Whether it’s through a drawing, painting, or sculpture, light and shadow art is a new perspective on creativity, using everyday light sources and objects to craft
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Dr Mandakini Devi’s Exploration of Myths To see and create the world not only through the clarifying lens of optical verisimilitude or dominant narratives but also through its fractures and distortions—the fragmentation and coexistence of mythic and contemporary time, the angst and ecstasy of the self, and the myriad reflections and refractions—is the tremendous effort
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