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Introduction K.S. Radhakrishnan’s retrospective exhibition, “On The Open Road,” at Bikaner House unfolds as a narrative of a sculptor’s journey spanning five decades. From his early encounters with the Santhal boy Musui to the recent monumental installation “The Crowd,” Radhakrishnan’s bronze figures evoke a seamless blend of strength and lightness. Exploring the Human Form Radhakrishnan’s […]
What is Textile Design? The artistic and practical skill applied to textiles is referred to as textile designs. By combining components such as colour, pattern, and texture, textile designers create surfaces that are visually appealing for apparel, accessories, and home decor. Their trade combines old-world ways with contemporary technology; printing, weaving, and embroidery are common
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Calligraphy illustration is a creative initiative that engages Arabic symbols, phrases, and hues. Modern and traditional calligraphers establish their designs on the holy passages of the Quran by reflecting on the meanings included within. Additionally, the prophet Mohammed’s sayings are called “hadith,” which is true of some historical ode. Arabic calligraphy is a traditional art
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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
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“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
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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
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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.
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