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What is being and what is not? What exists and what not? The unsolved inquiries of evaluating the true nature of reality, as a part of this physical world as a tangible and perceived entity or in a way that it is nothing but the mental projection of thoughts, has been pondered deeply and expressed […]
Dichotomy of Utopian Worlds in Vasudevan Akkitham’s Works Read More »
There is intuitive action and explosion of emotions on canvas in the work of Hemraj, one of the popular abstractionists who has been associated with Dhoomimal Gallery for over a couple of decades. A new exhibition called “Eternal Reminiscence 2.0” opened recently at Bikaner House, which exhibits the abstract collection of Hemraj where he reflects
Expression of Idealism in Hemraj’s Eternal Reminiscence Read More »
“It is only by drawing often, drawing everything, drawing incessantly, that one fine day you discover to your surprise that you have rendered something in its true character.” -Camille Pissarro Srinath Bidare’s drawings unfurl bold and expressive lines to convey an emotion or drive in his drawings. An experimental approach has led to an
Srinath Bidare’s Inkesthetics: Inspired by the Stoicism of Life in Monochrome Read More »
The British Airways collection is one of the most notable in England when it comes to corporate art collections. Designed to promote modern art, especially British art, internationally, the collection demonstrated the airline’s dedication to supporting visual art. Leading the charge was the London-based curator collective Artwise. Over the course of the cooperation, which took
High-Flying Art: British Airways’ Art Collection Read More »
We currently live in a concrete world built around our natural habitat that the earth provides us, these are two separate entities that exist within one universal realm. However, it requires a better integration of the two, so that our natural environment is saved and protected and habitable for a long time. Hence, it becomes
From “Green” to “Sustainable”: Understanding the Past and Present of Ecological Design Read More »
Manasara is a significant ancient Indian architectural treatise that provides comprehensive guidelines and principles for the planning, design, and construction of buildings and urban spaces. The Manasara was first brought to attention over a century ago by Ram Raj, a Madras Judge, who wrote an essay on architecture. His thesis drew upon fifteen fragmentary chapters
The 1940s saw the emergence of the post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism. It is distinguished by its importance on the dynamic and improvised application of paint on the canvas, frequently employing broad brushstrokes to portray the subconscious and emotional components of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly influenced the mid-20th-century
The name Hieronymus Bosch is associated with dreamy paintings that capture a terrifying Boschian imagery. Bosch was a religious painter from northern Europe who was incredibly inventive and morally complex. Bosch’s grotesque imagery has come to define the grotesque genre, despite the fact that only about 25 of the original pieces remain. Some historians contend
Grotesque Iconography of Hieronymus Bosch Read More »
Feminine Vs Masculine Design Practice In the late 20th century, there has been a significant amount of gender disparity within the field of design education in countries such as England and Wales. Women were discriminated against due to their gender, especially within courses that were traditionally considered masculine and more public in nature. Despite massive
Unpacking Gender Dynamics in Design Education in the late 20th century Read More »
If you have ever used Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp, there is a 100% chance that you have drawn smiley faces before. At present it is unimaginable to even have a textual conversation without inserting smiley faces. Whether you are ‘ROFL’ ?or texting your beloved ‘ILY’?, you will inadvertently use a smiley face drawing to exaggerate
That’s Where The Trouble Began. Those Smiley Faces. Those Damned Smiley Faces. Read More »