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Fonseca, A Portuguese Painter Who Painted South Indian Hindu Women

Artist Profile, Do You Know? / July 3, 2023

Indian women’s attire and ornaments have a story that has fascinated many travellers and invaders for centuries. The evolution of classical dance in South Indian territorial space is also a fascinating story and history. Indian dance, the ornamental beauty, has seduced the audience with their dance and attire. With their ornaments, dancers can distinguish from […]

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Clay Creations of Chhattisgarh: Community Art of The Rajwars

Columns, Do You Know?, Room For More Art / July 3, 2023

In the Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh, the Rajwars, a farming community, dabble in a unique and traditional art form known as Painted Clay Relief. This art form is primarily practised by the women of the community and holds great significance in their culture. The Rajwars are primarily Hindu and follow the rituals and customs associated

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Portraits During the American Revolution: The Art of John Copley.

On This Day / July 3, 2023

July 3rd 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Let me just recommend to you to keep the faces of your portraits, Particularly your women, as Clear of Shade as possible, and make broad Masses of Lights and shade.” – John Copley Born on this day in 1738, John Copley’s artistic legacy has left an indelible mark

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11 Historical Appropriation Art that Redefining Meaning and Challenging Conventions

Do You Know?, Featured / July 3, 2023

In the vast realm of contemporary art, a genre known as appropriation art has emerged, capturing the attention of both art enthusiasts and critics alike. Appropriation artists engage in the act of borrowing or copying existing artistic imagery, repurposing it in a way that reframes its meaning and establishes a new artistic voice. This practice

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An Illustrated Story about Moustache and Masculinity in Bharti Kher Painting

Columns, Featured / July 3, 2023

Why men will always be men? How could men manage the ‘Menness’ in their bodies as a symbol? A six-pack muscle symbolised Men as masculine image. But masculinity has never been satisfied with the ‘Six-pack’ body that anyone can make with a proper workout. A moustache is solid to express ‘Menness’ in social settings. Is

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The Sexy Fruit: Kiss-from-heaven Strawberries Inspire Art

Columns, Featured / July 3, 2023

Strawberries, often seen as a gift from the gods and a symbol of creativity, have captured the imagination of artists and musicians throughout history. The iconic song “Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles immortalised the enchantment surrounding these summery fruits. Originating from John Lennon’s nostalgic memories of Strawberry Field, a Salvation Army charity children’s home

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Renowned Nature Photographer K. Jayaram Passes Away, Leaves Behind a Captivating Legacy

News, Obituary / July 3, 2023

Renowned nature photographer K. Jayaram, a pioneer in macro photography in India, passed away at the age of 74 in Coimbatore. His demise is a great loss to the world of photography and nature enthusiasts alike. Jayaram, who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of nature, leaves behind a legacy of exceptional work and

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Family of Artist Mario de Miranda Threatens Legal Action Over Copyright Infringement at G20 Meetings

News / July 3, 2023

The family of Mario de Miranda, a renowned cartoonist and painter, has issued a strong warning of potential legal action against the Chief Secretary of Goa and the organizers of the G20 meetings held in the state. Their claim is that the artist’s work was used without permission during the G20 events, thus constituting an

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Lalit Mohan Sen: Rediscovering a Modern Maestro of Indian Art

Artist Profile / July 1, 2023

A large-scale retrospective exhibition is all set to open on the legendary yet fairly unknown artist, Lalit Mohan Sen (1898-1954) at Emami art gallery on 14th July 2023 curated by Debdutt Gupta. An exhibition that shall highlight the life story of this unknown personality and showcase some of his seminal works of art including paintings,

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AI’s Impact on Art History: Are Narratives Being Skewed?

Artificial Intelligence, Columns, Featured / July 1, 2023

This article delves into the potential biases and limitations of AI-generated images in shaping art history, highlighting concerns about skewed representation and the need for diverse perspectives in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications have revolutionised various fields, including art creation and research. However, the use of AI in generating images

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