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Art Museum of the Americas Cancels 2 Shows The Art Museum of the Americas located in Washington, D.C., has abruptly decided to cancel two exhibitions, which were curated to highlight Black and LGBTQ+ artists and the struggles of their community. This refers to the LGBTQ+ art censorship under the Trump administration, whose executive orders affect […]
In Focus: Alchemy Stories | Reena Shah and Kushan Jasani Any partnership is a fine balance, whether marriage or an artistic venture. But for Ahmedabad-based husband-wife duo Reena Shah and Kushan Jasani, their precious art collaborative — Alchemy Stories — seamlessly combines a strongly shared love for art, nature, history, architecture, birds, and conservation. “It
Power Couple Brings Stories of Nature & Conservation in Delicate Cyanotypes Read More »
Contemporary Artists Inspired by Cricket The game of cricket has always been a heated affair. It is not just about the skills, but also persistence and resilience. Cricket has now gained notoriety like no other. Hence, it is hard to imagine that the game developed during the 16th century, with shady rules. It developed in
A Whitewashed Account of the First Cricket Match in India Read More »
“If the artist has outer and inner eyes for nature, nature rewards him by giving him inspiration.” – Wassily Kandinsky The Essence of Abstraction Abstraction in painting involves transforming natural scenes into expressive forms that emphasize colour, shape and texture rather than the realistic representation. Bhat’s artworks are a cache of agitated, distorted and fragmented
Jayaram Giliyal Bhat’s Solo experiments with Climate change and Abstract Expressionism Read More »
V&A Museum’s Upcoming Exhibition Sticks the Artistic Grandeur of Mughal Hindustan on display amidst shifting Historical Narrative in India The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is set to unveil The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence, an exhibition showcasing the monumental artistic achievements of the Mughal Empire’s ‘Golden Age’ (c. 1560 – 1660). Running from
The Great Mughals’ Forgotten Legacy in India Goes On Display in London Read More »
The Beginning of Jeff Koons’ Art Controversy It all began in 1989, when via an invitation by the Whitney Museum, and guest curator Marvin Heiferman, Jeff Koons created a piece focused on media for a billboard for the exhibition “Image World: Art and Media Culture.” Koons’ billboard promoted a fictional film named Made in Heaven.
Jeff Koons’ Made in Heaven is the Public’s Best-Kept Secret Read More »
The New Yorker opens its Archive for the Public to Showcase its History with Culture. As The New Yorker marks its 100th anniversary in 2025, the magazine is a renowned publication amongst its readers, who range from teenagers to office-going adults to creative individuals. The publication not just celebrates its milestone with special issues and
A Look at The New Yorker Centennial Timeline: 1925-2025 Read More »
“The artist must have something to say, for mastery over form is not his goal but rather the adapting of form to its inner meaning.” –Wassily Kandinsky Abstract expressionism in Vasanth Rao’s art involves acknowledging its ability to transcend physical reality and evoke deeper emotional and metaphysical connections. Spirituality profoundly influences his creative process, shaping
Vasanth Rao’s Concept of Spiritualty and Sensousness in Abstract Art Read More »
Marino Marini’s Modernist Transformation Marino Marini transformed Italian sculpture through his distorted visions only in a way a true modernist would; radically transforming something without a care for the past or the traditions it holds. He was born today, 27th February 1901. Marini was one of the most celebrated Western sculptors of the 20th century
The Downfall of Victorious Heroes in Marino Marini’s Equestrian Sculptures Read More »
In focus: Deval Metal Art | Deval Verma Picture an artistic oeuvre that is a testament to the mastery of physics, engineering, and design. Each sculpture is a powerful, gleaming personification of the industrial aesthetic, projecting awe-inspiring scale and sleekness; the intricacy of every piece is almost meditative. And the best part? It’s all made
Melding sustainability and design; Scrap to sculpture Read More »