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Art has always inspired people. At times, these people happen to be directors and screenwriters, which makes the prospect of spotting some of the most famous paintings in the world even more exciting. There are movies which take inspiration from famous paintings in the world or their auteurs. In this guide, we will chronicle the […]
As Seen on TV: Most Famous Paintings in The World Read More »
“Their [his subjects’] momentary actions usually give me the purest display of emotion possible, especially when they are alone” – Raghav Babbar What draws you into a Raghav Babbar painting is not just the minute detailing in the painting, it is also the fact that the artist treats all of his subjects like the members
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Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a prominent Japanese-American artist and landscape architect. In Los Angeles, California, he was born to a Japanese father and an American mother. Noguchi is a multi-media artist whose work includes sculpture, furniture, ceramics, set design, and public art installations. Noguchi is most recognised for his sculptures, which frequently merge a strong
Isamu Noguchi: An Abstract Sculptor Who Blended East and West Read More »
Drawing is not only a way to come up with pictures: drawing is a way to educate your eye to understand visual information, organizing it into a more hierarchical way, a more economical way. When you see something, if you draw often and frequently, you examine a room very differently. Vik Muniz ‘Markings of a
‘MARKINGS OF A HAND’- Solo show of Left-hand drawings by Pa Sa Kumar Read More »
“I have seized the light! I have arrested his flight! The sun himself in future shall draw my pictures!” Louis Daguerre At one point or the other, you might have taken a selfie, made a video, or sent a snap. While clicking a picture is as easy as inhaling oxygen, not everyone may answer the
Louis Daguerre’s Invention of Daguerreotype Photography and Diorama Theatre Read More »
Introduction The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Noida invites art enthusiasts to delve into the world of Itijame Shibori in an engaging workshop led by the talented Agrima Wadhwa. This traditional Japanese textile art form, known for its fabric folding techniques and wood clamps for resist dyeing, promises participants a captivating journey into
Goddess Kali, one of the most important deities in Hindu mythology and tantric traditions, has transcended her religious origins to become a powerful and enduring muse for artists across cultures and generations. How, you ask? An example to support the above statement is the tongue-out logo of ‘The Rolling Stones’ inspired by the goddess’ tongue.
The Divine Muse: Goddess Kali’s Profound Influence on Artistic Expression Read More »
Introduction In a historic move, the Vatican has opened the gates to a previously restricted necropolis, allowing the public to explore the Via Triumphalis Necropolis—an ancient Roman burial ground beneath Vatican City. Dated between the 1st and 4th centuries CE, the necropolis unveils a tradition of marble sarcophagi, open burial graves, and Roman mosaics and
Vatican’s Forbidden Necropolis Revealed: What Secrets Lie Beneath the Via Triumphalis? Read More »
Introduction A remarkable turn of events has seen the Louvre triumph in acquiring Cimabue’s painting, “Christ Mocked,” three years after losing it to a rival bidder. The artwork, discovered above a kitchen stove in France, had initially been underestimated and set aside for disposal by its elderly owner. Now valued at €24 million ($26 million),
Cimabue’s ‘Christ Mocked’ Finds Home at Louvre After Auction Drama Read More »
They don’t make scholars like Dr B N Goswami anymore. Padma Bhushan Brijinder Nath, popularly known as Dr B N Goswami was born in Sargodha, now in Pakistan, on 15 Aug 1933. Son of a judge, he would never have thought of becoming an art historian. Goswami left his career as an IAS, of Bihar
B N Goswami’s Students Recall – A Pop Star, an Emblem of Indian Miniature Art Read More »