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In our everyday lives, we usually don’t consider the stories that are connected to the things around us. We don’t value our connection with objects, and as we rely more on digital technology, we don’t appreciate the experience of touching and interacting with physical things. It is necessary for us to think about and realize […]
Search For Identity in Objects at “Things are Vanishing Before Us” Read More »
FY23 Sets New Records The Indian art market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with FY23 marking a blockbuster year for art auctions. The momentum shows no signs of slowing down in FY24. September saw a historic Sayed Haider Raza painting sale, fetching an astounding Rs 51.75 crore followed by Amrita Sher-Gil’s The Story Teller fetches
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Historic Moment in Indian Contemporary Art A remarkable month for Indian contemporary art reached its zenith with a groundbreaking auction on Saturday at The Oberoi, New Delhi. The star of the show was an Amrita Sher-Gil painting titled “The Story Teller,” signed and dated 1937, which fetched an astounding ₹61.8 crore. This remarkable sale etched
M F. Husain may be the only Indian artist exiled because of the Artwork. Why Husain was exiled to the Gulf and lived in Qatar and London is a subject of free speech and art expression in the Indian context. We Indians did not allow him to stay in a great, civilised country because he
We Should Know Why Husain Paint Hindu Goddess only Read More »
“Whenever you do new work which people don’t understand, they say it was done to create controversy” – M.F. Husain Maqbool Fida Husain, an acclaimed Indian artist, received accolades such as the Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. He was the highest-paid painter in India; at Christie’s auctions, his canvases fetched up to USD
5 Controversial Paintings and Artworks of M.F. Husain Read More »
A new art show called “Trouvaille” started on the 15th, mainly about understanding oneself better. The ultimate aim is for us to discover our true selves; the artists accomplished this uniquely. They use different ways to evaluate their true and honest self that guides their life in the real world. So, in this exhibition, the
Trouvaille: Reflection of True Identity at Art Konsult Gallery Read More »
On Friday, a collection of photographs capturing instances of nurturing caregivers was exhibited at the Lokyata Art Gallery in Hauz Khas. The show was called “Baatein, Sneh and Khel.” The presentation was a collaborative effort by the Dost Foundation and the Ekstep Foundation. Several distinct family types in Uttrakhand were examined, including families from rural areas, urban areas,
Celebration of Positive Parenting at Baatein, Sneh and Khel Read More »
M.F. Husain left a remarkable impact on the trajectory of Indian art. His journey as an artist, mentor, and visionary is vividly portrayed through the eyes of Akhilesh a noted painter from Madhya Pradesh whose works are admired internationally. He has prolifically written original books and also translated many books in Hindi. He is one
M F Husain as Perceived by Akhilesh in his Memoir Read More »
16th September, 2023. ON THIS DAY. Jean Arp, born on this day as Hans Arp in 1886, was a pioneer of Dadaism and an influential sculptor, painter, and poet. In 1966, he passed away and left behind a great artistic legacy. He sought to break away from conventional artistic norms and embrace the freedom of
Finding Arp in Abstraction: Story of Jean Arp’s Art Read More »
Introduction In the heart of The Regent’s Park, a vibrant celebration of contemporary art is set to attract the world from October 11 to October 15, 2023. Frieze London, an internationally renowned art fair, returns with its 2023 edition, promising a captivating blend of artistic innovation and creative expression. A Gathering of Global Talent Frieze
Frieze London 2023: A Cultural Extravaganza of Contemporary Art Read More »