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August 6, On This Day 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 pop art pioneer (mass-produced art that apotheosized the supposed banality of the commercial culture of the US), visual artist, film director, […]
Happy B’day Warhol, Who is a Rebel God of Pop Art Read More »
August 7, On This Day The name Rabindranath Tagore is etched deep in Indian history, not in small part because he is the man who wrote the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. But another memorable part of the Nobel Laureate’s contribution to literature and music is to Indian art, bringing in Contextual Modernism in the
Rabindranath Tagore’s Death Anniversary; Life and Legacy of A Genius Read More »
Art Incept has organized a new exhibition in New Delhi named “Where do I Belong” which is set to run this week. The venue for the event is set to be the Sridhar Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam. Savitha was born in 1995 in Tamil Nadu and studied painting at MSU Baroda. The concept of space, which contains
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5th August, ON THIS DAY The sixth of seven siblings, Gabo was born Naum Pevsner in the tiny Russian town of Bryansk. The Pevsners were a sizable, close-knit, patriarchal middle-class family led by the charismatic and imposing Boris and Fanny. Despite the fact that Boris was Jewish, the siblings were raised as Christians thanks to
Naum Gabo Sculptures, Art and His Artistic Legacy Read More »
Struggle for Equality: Workers’ Call for Change The Picasso Museum in Málaga, Spain, faces a new challenge as its workers prepare to stage a strike in protest against perceived unequal wages and working conditions. This move comes after two previous strikes within the past year, underscoring the persisting grievances that employees assert are not adequately
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Managing the Influx: A Cap on Acropolis Visitors As Europe embraces the summer tourism surge, Greece stands at the crossroads of preserving its rich archaeological heritage and managing the influx of eager travelers. In a significant move, the Greek government has declared that access to the world-renowned Acropolis in Athens will soon be capped at
A Captivating Encounter Amidst Creative Reinvention In the ever-evolving tapestry of artistic expression, David Hockney remains a pivotal figure, continuously redefining our perspective on the world. The upcoming revival of the David Hockney: Drawing from Life exhibition at London’s revered National Portrait Gallery, following an extensive renovation, promises to be a triumphant celebration of both
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It was in 1894 when famous Indian painter and artist Raja Ravi Verma, also regarded as the father of modern art in India, established his lithographic press in Girgaum, Bombay. In September of the same year, the chromolithographs of goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswati were launched. Expensive and exclusive pieces of Verma’s art started to circulate
A Calendar That Starts on 14th of April: Bahujan Calendar Art in India Read More »
INTRODUCTION The world of comics is captivating where artistic expression and storytelling converge to create vibrant narratives that captivate readers across the globe. Within this realm, two distinct traditions, American comics and English comics, stand as pillars of creativity and innovation. While they share the common medium of sequential art, these traditions exhibit remarkable differences
Exploring the Distinctive Threads: The Nuances of American and English Comics (Part-1) Read More »
Ever since individuals began cohabitating, political tensions have persistently plagued societies. One event that profoundly impacted humanity and affected the entire world was the world war, considered one of the worst events in history. The Nazis, a faction of fascists, disregarded fundamental human ethics and resulted in extensive devastation across various regions. Art was not
Woman in Gold is Bold, Brave and Brilliant Read More »