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A look at Abanindranath Tagore, the Bengal School of Art, the Bengal Renaissance, the Pre-Raphalites, the Progressive Artists’ Group, the Progressive Art Movement and Indian Modern Art
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Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet (born Gottfried Kniller; 8 August 1646 – 19 October 1723), was a German-born British artist and the foremost portrait painter in England during the late Stuart and early Georgian periods. Serving as court painter to successive monarchs—from Charles II to George I—he captured the likenesses of prominent figures such as
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The Japanese approach to sexuality has historically differed greatly from that of Europe, where sexual expression was often framed within religious or heroic narratives. In contrast, Japanese art embraced a more open, humorous, and consensual depiction of sexuality, particularly through the genre of shunga, which literally means “spring pictures.” These erotic artworks, popular during the
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Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Kara Walker Sugar crystallizes something in our American soul. It is emblematic of all industrial processes. And of the idea
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Artreach India’s milestone exhibition “Taramandal- Ten years of artists working with Artreach” opened yesterday evening at Ojas Art in Delhi’s Mehrauli district, marking a significant celebration of the organization’s decade-long commitment to democratizing art education across India. The group exhibition, which runs through August 10th, brings together works by 60 international artists alongside powerful pieces
Renowned artist Bhaskar Singha’s fifth solo exhibition in the “Realms of Peace” series was inaugurated yesterday evening at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, presenting a collection of spiritually inspired works that explore themes of unity and contemplation through watercolor and acrylic mediums. The exhibition, which runs through August 10th, showcases Singha’s nearly three-decade evolution
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Phulkari, which translates to “flower work” in Hindi and Punjabi, is a centuries-old embroidery tradition rooted in the Punjab region of present-day India and Pakistan. Historically practiced by women within the domestic sphere, phulkari was not simply an art form but a vital expression of lived experience, memory, and personal identity. The earliest material records
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August 6, On This Day Andy Warhol in 1973, photographed by Jack Mitchell | Wikipedia Andrew Warhola — more popularly known as Andy Warhol — has an artistic legacy that seems almost too vast to describe. Born on August 6, 1928, Warhol was a pioneer of pop art (mass-produced art that apotheosized the supposed banality
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Mumbai, August 2025 – Art Magnum and Gallery Time and Space are proud to present A Moment in Modernity, a landmark exhibition of works by artists Sharmila Thakur and Haren Thakur, curated by acclaimed art historian Dr. Alka Pande. The exhibition will be on view from August 5 to 11, 2025, at Jehangir Art Gallery,
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The Bihar Museum will host its third international biennale from August 7 to December 31, 2025, focusing on cultural connections across the Global South under the theme “Global South: Sharing histories.” The event will feature participation from eight countries including Sri Lanka, Mexico, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Peru, Argentina, Kazakhstan, and Ecuador, alongside contributions from major Indian
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