Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But do you know of an artist’s best friend? A pencil of course! Whether it is the great fashion designers or amateur artists, everybody puts their vision on paper before creating their next big thing. To fulfill this purpose, a pencil is the most handy tool. Gone are the […]
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Gaza, the largest prison in the world, is being transformed into an abattoir. The word Strip (from Gaza Strip) is being drenched with blood, as happened sixty-five years ago to the word ghetto. –John Berger (2009) We are living in a time of war, where Israeli troops are waging a military campaign against the Palestinian
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At a point where the world is divided into binary gender discourses, only a few artists are successful in expressing the innate ‘identity.’ An artist who does that like no other is Bharti Kher. Kher was born in 1969 in London where she received her education; at Middlesex Polytechnic, London and Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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While art lovers and connoisseurs could appreciate the art produced in India before the 19th century; a perception was created that in this vast world– populated by diverse styles and schools— the artists did not leave any trace of their identity. In this sea of anonymity, an art lover would strain ears to hear at
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From a young age, Hitler understood that he aspired to be an artist while growing up in Linz, Austria. His devoted mother even gave him a lot of support in his endeavours. But most parents do not want their children to live the clichéd life of an artist, particularly that of an ill-tempered, strict civil
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Recently, the Nayan Naveli Gallery unveiled a captivating new exhibition that features a retrospective display of the remarkable works by Sakti Burman and Maitre Delteil. These works reveal the artistic journey of these talented individuals. The collection consists primarily of their truly extraordinary and previously unseen pieces. These works offer a glimpse into the transformative
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Pulp Society hosted a captivating exhibition, ‘Pasti’. The exhibition showcased an array of mesmerizing creations, including hand-moulded functional objects made from reflective paper clay and an assortment of breathtaking works by SHED. These pieces invite viewers to fully immerse themselves in the sheer beauty of functional objects created solely from repurposed materials, presented in an
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Growing up with Benode Behari Mukherjee and Leela Mukherjee will definitely sensitize one to the limitless potential of art. And if they are your parents then rest assured, for your creative faculties would always be in motion. This was the case with the Indian sculptor Mrinalini Mukherjee. Despite being surrounded by two trailblazing art figures,
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The French-led art movement known as Impressionism first appeared in the late 1800s. It is distinguished by its emphasis on encapsulating the instantaneous impression of a scene or moment, frequently highlighting the influences of colour and light. Impressionist painters aimed to capture a situation’s mood and perception rather than produce accurate, realistic details. Impressionist paintings
A beginner’s guide to Impressionism; How ‘Impressions’ Change the Art Read More »
Do all roads lead to Rome? We believe they do! The world has so much to thank Italy for. Whether it is their cheeses, wines, luxury automobiles, or calendar, Italy is undoubtedly a strong cultural mecca of Europe. Although we are all familiar with the artworks of Caravaggio, Michelangelo, or Leonardo Da Vinci, one artist
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