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A Retrospective of Divergent Narratives at Nayan Naveli Gallery

Exhibitions, Featured /

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 /

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 /

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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A beginner’s guide to Impressionism; How ‘Impressions’ Change the Art

Do You Know? /

The French-led art movement known as Impressionism first appeared in the late 1800s. It is distinguished by its emphasis on encapsulating the instantaneous impression of a scene or moment, frequently highlighting the influences of colour and light. Impressionist painters aimed to capture a situation’s mood and perception rather than produce accurate, realistic details. Impressionist paintings

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Etched into the Reality: Bartolomeo Pinelli – Master Engraver and Illustrator

On This Day /
Feature - Courtesy - RISD Museum

Do all roads lead to Rome? We believe they do! The world has so much to thank Italy for. Whether it is their cheeses, wines, luxury automobiles, or calendar, Italy is undoubtedly a strong cultural mecca of Europe. Although we are all familiar with the artworks of Caravaggio, Michelangelo, or Leonardo Da Vinci, one artist

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Nicholas Poussin: Classicism and Baroque Allegory, Messages from a Mythical Land

Artist Profile, Featured /

French Baroque painter Nicholas Poussin, sometimes Nicolas Poussin, was born in Les Andelys, Normandy, on June 15, 1594. He was an influential player in the formation of European classical art and is frequently regarded as one of the best painters of the 17th century. The classical clarity, composition, and intellectual rigour define Poussin’s art. The

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Sidhan Kundaikar Navigating the Endless Labyrinth of Solitude for Artistic Ecstasy

Artists of the Week /

Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists. New artists are featured each week, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the art world and provides a platform for

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Suhani Jain Stiches Emotions Through Needle Art and Expands Boundaries of Form and Colour

Artists of the Week /

Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists. New artists are featured each week, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the art world and provides a platform for

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Enchanting Audiences with a Stroke of Watercolor: Paresh Maity

Columns /

Seldom known as the ‘William Turner’ of India, Paresh Maity has gained an irreplaceable position in the Indian contemporary art scene. He holds a Fine Arts degree conferred by the Government College of Art & Craft Kolkata. He later enrolled in Delhi College of Arts for his master’s. In his four-decade-long career, Paresh Maity paintings

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Renowned Artist and Former Lalithakala Akademi Chairman C.L. Porinchukutty Passes Away in Dubai

News, Obituary /

Introduction C.L. Porinchukutty, the former chairman of Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, breathed his last in Dubai at 91. Born in 1932 to the Louis-Thandamma couple in Chiranellur, near Kechery in Thrissur district, Porinchukutty had a remarkable journey in the world of fine arts. Career and Achievements Porinchukutty played a pivotal role in the transformation of the

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