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What do we do if a portrait dies for us, and we get immortality? What do we do if a picture taints and ageing for us, and our life will never pass? We all painted a portrait, hung them inside our homes, and let them die, and we lived forever as young as we were. […]
Dorian Gray: When a Painting Succumbs for Us, Extending Eternity Read More »
26th August 2023. ON THIS DAY. “My opinions find expression in my creation. I believe that artists are sensors, receptors, and transmitters of ideas in a society and I try to fulfil that role to the best of my ability, even at the cost of winning the ire of those in power.” – Subodh Kerkar
Subodh Kerkar: Dialogues with Gandhi and Oceanic Histories Read More »
Introduction Despite socioeconomic challenges, Iran remains an innovative country in terms of arts and culture. Art has been utilised by contemporary artists to challenge biases, disrupt norms, and critically evaluate society and mankind. Iranian artists have formed a universal vocabulary and led the global art scene in the last four decades, refusing to be constrained
Contemporary Iranian Lens-Based Art: Identity and Sociopolitical Narratives. Read More »
In a surprising turn of events, Hartwig Fischer, the director of the renowned British Museum, has announced his immediate resignation, cutting short his expected tenure. Fischer’s decision comes as a response to the escalating controversy surrounding the theft of objects from the museum’s esteemed collection, purportedly by a senior curator employed at the institution. Allegations
Introduction In an innovative fusion of creativity and functionality, the upcoming event “Art Out of the Box” is set to redefine the boundaries of contemporary art. This captivating exhibition is geared towards presenting renowned artists whose creations transcend traditional canvases, manifesting on everyday objects and items. With around 23 artists hailing from various corners of
Art Out of the Box: Transforming Everyday Items into Experiential Art Read More »
In 1985, at just 18 years old, Pal Enger marked his debut in Norway’s Eliteserien, the country’s premier football league, playing for Valerenga. Little did the world know that his love for crime and a twisted sense of history would lead him down a path of audacious heists and eventual redemption. A Childhood Obsessed with
25th August, 2023. ON THIS DAY. Jacob Maris, born on August 25, 1837, in The Hague, Netherlands, was a prominent Dutch landscape painter and a leading figure in the renowned Hague School of Painters. Alongside his brothers Willem and Matthijs, Maris’s journey as an artist was marked by evolution, experimentation, and a mastery of atmosphere
Jacob Maris: An Eminent Figure in the Hague School of Painters. Read More »
Leave the controversy aside and take ‘The Danish Girl (2015), a fantastic movie on the merit of Art and Life and an artist’s portrayal. After the release and widespread acclamation of Redmayne and Vikander’s performances, the movie The Danish Girl’s central characters were criticised for inaccurate accounts of historical events. The Danish Girl loosely depicts
The Danish Girl: Portrait of Transition, Picturing a Visual Myth Read More »
Early background Historically, Iranian cinema was largely an extension of poetry, but after the 1979 revolution, films have become an important cultural expression. Iranian films frequently break the fourth wall, highlighting the inequalities of contemporary Iranian society. Iranian Cinema, https://www.vulture.com/ However, due to the increase of the pirated DVD sector in the country, which permits
Tracing its origins to the 19th century, this textile’s history is rooted in Chirala, situated along the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. The term ‘Telia’ signifies oil, while ‘Rumal’ translates to handkerchief. Telia Rumal has stood as a pivotal Ikat tradition within Andhra. Its birthplace, Chirala, witnessed the initial emergence of these skills, the technique
Telia Rumal is a Tradition which is Rewoven for Today’s World Read More »