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Leonard Freed, an American documentary photographer who lived from 1929 to 2006, is most known for his pictures of social justice movements and other subjects. Born on October 23, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, Freed began his career as a freelance photographer in the mid-1950s. He rose to fame with powerful and visually arresting images […]
A textile revolution has been happening in the country for the past few years, wherein Indian handlooms and handcrafted textiles are being upheld and exhibited in a grand manner to be celebrated. One such stunning exhibition is called Sutr Santati: Then. Now. Next is now showcasing more than 100 Indian textiles at the National Gallery
Each piece of art and architecture is unique. But why is that? This is because they are influenced by the political climate, the cultural identity, and the resources available. The same goes for miniature paintings. There are several schools such as Iranian miniature paintings, Kangra miniature paintings, and Mughal miniature paintings. Mughal Miniature Paintings are
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“Skin has become inadequate in interfacing with reality. Technology has become the body’s new membrane of existence” -Nam June Paik Regarded as the “Father of Video Art,” Nam June Paik (1932–2006) produced an extensive and innovative body of work that continues to influence modern artistic forms. Paik was born in Seoul, Korea, in 1932. The
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American artist Faith Ringgold is most recognised for her literary and visual art achievements. On October 8, 1930, she was born in New York City’s Harlem neighbourhood. In the struggle for civil rights and the feminist art movement, Ringgold has been a well-known figure. Ringgold rose to fame for her innovative use of quilting as
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Winter is here and so is our fear of missing out on trekking adventures and spending cold winter nights on those majestic mountain tops. While we cannot really help you get on an actual mountain top we surely can relieve your thirst for good scenery. Given below are the 11 most famous paintings of mountains:
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Inception & the Evolution of Spaces The private museum was launched in the year 2010, it is the first privately managed museum on contemporary art in India. The main headquarters lie in Noida, Uttar Pradesh with a sprawling team and exhibition space, they also have a museum in Saket which opened in 2011. Its founder
Introduction The rich cultural legacy and customs of the continent are woven together in a bright and varied mosaic of African art. African art demonstrates a close link to history, spirituality, and community, whether in the form of traditional tribal art or more modern interpretations. We will explore African art in this piece, looking at
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Introduction Paintings of mothers and children have always been popular subjects in art because they perfectly convey the warmth, love, and unbreakable tie that exists between a parent and their kid. This article will examine the beauty and variety of mother and child paintings, covering everything from simple abstract pieces to black and white masterworks
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The sculptures of Ranjani Shettar speak tales of nature, intertextuality of every living being and consist of an amalgamation of industrial elements along with natural elements. Born in 1977, Shettar pursued a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Fine Arts from Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath. Currently based out of Karnataka, Shettar is known as a visual artist with
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