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I become whole when I paint. – Ganesh Pyne Reclusiveness might be a cherished ideal amongst artists and, at times, even a necessity for the creative potential to unleash itself. However, extending it to a point where the artist is reluctant to display the work even to one’s audience is an oddly amusing event. The […]
Painter of Eloquent Silence: The Dark Surrealism of Ganesh Pyne Read More »
2 Aug’23, ON THIS DAY Today is world friendship day. We create many days in modern times to remember forgotten days and moments. Fathers and mothers Day, and for lovers, Valentine’s Day, and many other days for many reasons, indicating we are ignoring many things without a particular day for ‘celebration’. Friendship is human nature;
Celebrate Friendship Day with Art, Stories of Artists’ and Friends Read More »
Introduction Most societies have long held a view that graffiti and street art are forms of vandalism, associated with rebellious teenagers and criminals, characterised by spray-paint defacement. On the other end of the spectrum, “fine art” traditionally includes 17th-century paintings and sculptures that are traded within elite auction halls. These two forms of art—street and
The Artistic Revolution of Banksy: Bridging the Gap Between Street Art and Fine Art Read More »
The Indian spiritual pot embraces various religious sects and subsects, which exchange features with each other. The Indian caste apparatus flourished inside the womb of this Indian spiritual pot. Caste practices grow across many religions, like the Sayed-Ajlaf division in Islam; and Jats, Khatris, and Aroras in Sikhism. What is primary to note is that
Indian Christian Theology paints a Dalit Jesus Read More »
Introduction A new publication, “The Guardians of Art: Conversations with Major Collectors,” authored by collector Dani Levinas, offers a captivating glimpse into the realm of art collecting through rare insights shared by Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the distinguished chair of Qatar Museums. This unprecedented interview delves into Al-Mayassa’s perspectives on art,
UNESCO Raises Concerns Over Venice’s Vulnerability A Multifaceted Peril The UNESCO, the esteemed United Nations agency safeguarding global cultural heritage, has announced its intention to propose Venice for inclusion in its list of culturally significant locations at risk of irreversible damage. The iconic Italian city finds itself grappling with a complex web of challenges, including
Venice Faces UNESCO’s Endangered Site Listing Due to Climate Change Read More »
Exploring René Magritte’s Enigmatic Underpainting A Fascinating Discovery Researchers at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (RMFAB) in Brussels have made a captivating discovery—an underpainting within a René Magritte artwork that may depict his beloved wife and muse, Georgette. This intriguing revelation sheds new light on the renowned surrealist artist’s creative process and
In 1789, a famous British landscape artist, Thomas Daniell, visited the affluent city of Varanasi with his nephew William Daniell. Amazed by the marvel of the temple architecture of the town, he painted the famous image ‘Hindu Temples at Brindavan’ in 1797. Daniell’s painting does not try to capture the contemporary life of the country’s
Servants of God, the Wife of the Whole Town; Visual Narratives of Devadasi Read More »
The much-anticipated exhibition, “Cut from the Same Cloth,” by renowned visual artist Seema Kohli, finally opened at Bikaner House on Friday, captivating art enthusiasts with its intriguing exploration of the female form through the exquisite medium of embroidery. Featuring an impressive collection of 15 artworks, each carefully crafted with silk and cotton threads, beads, and
1 August, ON THIS DAY Ravishankar Raval was born in a Brahmin family in Bhavnagar, Gurajat, and is known as a painter, art teacher, art critic, journalist and essayist. He worked for Vismi Sadi until it closed in 1921 and founded the cultural magazine, Kumar. Raval is significant for bridging Gujarat and the Bengal revivalist
Ravishankar Raval: Artists, Teacher and Revivalist Read More »