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AstaGuru’s “International Iconic” Auction Showcases Masterpieces by Global Modernists

Auction / November 23, 2023

In a bold departure from the norm, AstaGuru, a prominent auction house known for its emphasis on Indian art, is set to host a groundbreaking event titled “International Iconic” on November 23-24. This auction will feature an impressive collection of works by renowned international modernists, challenging the perceived partiality of the Indian art market. The […]

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Poster Colour Painting Ideas for Beginners

Room For More Art / November 22, 2023

A fun and easy way for new artists to explore their creative abilities is through poster colour painting. Poster colours provide a flexible medium, ideal for beginners or those wishing to explore a new artistic medium. Here are five suggestions and simple methods to get you started in the vibrant field of poster colour painting.

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The Diamonds amongst Charcoals: 5 Best Mechanical Pencil for Sketching

Do You Know? / November 22, 2023

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But do you know of an artist’s best friend? A pencil of course! Whether it is the great fashion designers or amateur artists, everybody puts their vision on paper before creating their next big thing. To fulfill this purpose, a pencil is the most handy tool. Gone are the

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Artists Raise Humanitarian Concerns for Gaza Amidst War between Israel and Hamas

Columns, Featured / November 22, 2023

Gaza, the largest prison in the world, is being transformed into an abattoir. The word Strip (from Gaza Strip) is being drenched with blood, as happened sixty-five years ago to the word ghetto. –John Berger (2009) We are living in a time of war, where Israeli troops are waging a military campaign against the Palestinian

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Bharti Kher’s Blasphemous Bodies Bound by Bindis

Columns / November 22, 2023

At a point where the world is divided into binary gender discourses, only a few artists are successful in expressing the innate ‘identity.’ An artist who does that like no other is Bharti Kher. Kher was born in 1969 in London where she received her education; at Middlesex Polytechnic, London and Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Goswami’s research on Nainsukh influenced scholarship on art history

Columns, Featured / November 22, 2023

While art lovers and connoisseurs could appreciate the art produced in India before the 19th century; a perception was created that in this vast world– populated by diverse styles and schools— the artists did not leave any trace of their identity. In this sea of anonymity, an art lover would strain ears to hear at

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Adolf Hitler: When Monster Tried (and Failed) to Be an Artist

Do You Know? / November 21, 2023

From a young age, Hitler understood that he aspired to be an artist while growing up in Linz, Austria. His devoted mother even gave him a lot of support in his endeavours. But most parents do not want their children to live the clichéd life of an artist, particularly that of an ill-tempered, strict civil

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A Retrospective of Divergent Narratives at Nayan Naveli Gallery

Exhibitions, Featured / November 21, 2023

Recently, the Nayan Naveli Gallery unveiled a captivating new exhibition that features a retrospective display of the remarkable works by Sakti Burman and Maitre Delteil. These works reveal the artistic journey of these talented individuals. The collection consists primarily of their truly extraordinary and previously unseen pieces. These works offer a glimpse into the transformative

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Imaginary Worlds Fabricated in SHED’s ‘Pasti’

Exhibitions / November 21, 2023

Pulp Society hosted a captivating exhibition, ‘Pasti’. The exhibition showcased an array of mesmerizing creations, including hand-moulded functional objects made from reflective paper clay and an assortment of breathtaking works by SHED. These pieces invite viewers to fully immerse themselves in the sheer beauty of functional objects created solely from repurposed materials, presented in an

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The Sinewy Images of Tradition: Mrinalini Mukherjee Masterpieces

Columns / November 21, 2023

Growing up with Benode Behari Mukherjee and Leela Mukherjee will definitely sensitize one to the limitless potential of art. And if they are your parents then rest assured, for your creative faculties would always be in motion. This was the case with the Indian sculptor Mrinalini Mukherjee. Despite being surrounded by two trailblazing art figures,

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