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For centuries, the detailed and colorful embroidery of the Kachhi Rabari community has been a key cultural practice in Kutch, Gujarat. Today, this traditional art form is well-known worldwide. It is deeply connected to the life, identity, and history of the nomadic Rabari people. The Rabaris mainly raise camels and are nomadic herders of sheep, […]
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“The artist must have something to say, for mastery over form is not his goal but rather the adapting ofform to its inner meaning.” -Wassily Kandinsky G Subramanian’s childhood had been enriched with experiences and proficiencies of folk music, dance, facial makeup, troupe outfits and hand painted backdrops, as his father was a full-fledged stage
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30th July, On This Day Giorgio Vasari (30 July 1511 – 27 June 1574) – painter, architect, writer, and the man who literally wrote the book on Renaissance art. While he may not have the household name recognition of Leonardo or Michelangelo, Vasari’s contributions to art history are immeasurable. He preserved the stories of an entire
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During its annual World Heritage Committee meeting in Paris earlier this month, UNESCO announced the addition of 26 new sites to its prestigious World Heritage list. Of these, 21 are cultural sites, four are natural, and one is both cultural and natural. Notably, four of the new sites are located in Africa, and nearly a
The post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism first appeared in the 1940s. It emphasises the spontaneous and dynamic application of paint on the canvas, often using large brushstrokes to depict the emotional and subconscious aspects of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly impacted the development of contemporary art and the mid-20th-century
Twenty Well-Known Abstract Painters Who Changed the Way We Look at Painting Read More »
Seldom, people forget the vastness and diversity of India. Each state; each district of the glorious nation is known for their exquisite cuisine, serene landscapes, and of course myriad art forms. Whether it is the Sohrai paintings of Jharkhand or the Zardozi embroidery of Uttar Pradesh, India boasts a rich culture; a melting pot. An
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30th July, On This Day Manjit Bawa (1941–2008), a well-known Indian painter best recognized for his vivid and ethereal canvases, was a significant source of inspiration for Indian artists. Born on July 30, 1941 and raised in Dhuri, Punjab, attended the Delhi College of Art after first attending the School of Art in New Delhi.
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A four-member jury of prominent Indian contemporary artists convened on July 25th to evaluate submissions for First Take 2025, the ninth edition of Abir India’s national open call for emerging artists. The panel will announce results by August 2, selecting ten winners from hundreds of submissions across painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. Abir India Founder
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In the landscape of contemporary art, few artists have successfully navigated the intersection of commercial collectibles and gallery-worthy fine art quite like Kasing Lung. The Hong Kong-born, Belgium-based artist has created a phenomenon that challenges traditional boundaries between art toys, illustration, and serious artistic practice. A Cross-Cultural Foundation Born in Hong Kong in 1972, Lung’s
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Traditional Japanese scroll paintings, also referred to as kakemono or kakejiku, represent an ancient tradition of Japanese visual culture that has been in practice for centuries. Painted works, usually on paper or silk, are mounted on scrolls intended for hanging on walls. For both their ornamental and practical functions, scrolls have been highly valued in
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