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Mario Schifano, an accomplished Italian artist who lived from 1934 to 1998, excelled in painting, collage, film, and music. He moved from Libya to Rome after World War II and first embraced Art Informel in the 1950s with thick impasto. From 1959 to 1961, he produced paintings on canvas that resembled French Nouveau Réalisme by […]
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Mario Schifano was an Italian painter and collage artist of the Postmodern school who was born on this day 20 September 1934 in Khoms, Libya. On his day of birth, we at Abir Pothi have combined a list of 11 interesting facts and life events of Schifano that might entice and interest the readers. 11
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Shruti Goyal’s works represent calmness and a pattern or layer of colours that co-relate with each other in such a way that it creates a whole new personal narrative. A new exhibition, “Layers of Being”, started on 19th September at India International Centre, where abstraction took the front seat. With the universal purpose of playing
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Chhau in Purulia and the Mask-Making Purulia, the westernmost district of West Bengal, boasts a stunning natural landscape with rivers winding through lush hills and dramatic rocky outcrops framing thunderous waterfalls. Amidst this natural beauty lies a rich historical tapestry, with countless ancient temples scattered across the district. Moreover, Purulia is renowned for its intangible
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TAKE on Art, in partnership with the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, is excited to reveal the much-anticipated 6th Edition of the Art Writers’ Award 2023. This prestigious award offers a remarkable opportunity for writers and researchers in India who are passionate about critical writing in the visual arts arena. Application Deadline: 31st October 2023
Open Call for Applications: Deadline – Sunday, 15th October 2023 Residency Dates: 18th February – 23rd March 2024 In a collaborative endeavor, Khoj and Arthshila are thrilled to invite applications from creative practitioners for a fully-funded, on-site artist residency at Parivartan in Siwan, Bihar. Parivartan stands as an integrated rural community development initiative, championed by
Introduction The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Bengaluru is currently hosting a retrospective exhibition that pays homage to one of India’s legendary master printmakers, Devraj Dakoji, who, at the age of 79, stands as the last of his kind. This remarkable exhibition, on display until October 10, features over 600 works from the
A Dream Realised The vibrant art scene of Kerala is about to receive a significant addition with the inauguration of the Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery. The art gallery, dedicated to the iconic artist Raja Ravi Varma, is set to be officially opened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on 25 Sep, 2023. This two-storey air-conditioned
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A new exhibition began at Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Noida, focusing on everything that could be defined in Prussian Blue. Prussian Blue could be connected to different things, including divinity, cosmology, science, mathematics, etc. The exhibition features pieces by 19 artists dedicated to exploring the colour blue in unique and captivating ways. Each artwork
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Introduction While the life around me is breathing the festivities of Vinayak Chaturthi, a range of emotions align together like a rainbow that beautifully sets the backdrop of a stage for welcoming Lord Shri Ganesha! The colours in celebrations and festivities are thus set by the tone of emotions or Rasas – named ‘Navrasas’. These
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