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The Indian Academy of Fine Arts (IAFA), Amritsar, recently celebrated its centenary by organising a series of activities aimed at promoting art and nurturing local talent. As part of the centenary celebrations, IAFA hosted a month-long summer art camp and festival at the Art Gallery, which came to a conclusion on Sunday evening. This festival […]
Born in 1904, Benodebehari Mukherjee had severe myopia in one eye and was completely blind in the other. At age 53, he completely lost his vision. Mukherjee, a painter of landscapes and frescoes, passed away in 1980 after producing ground-breaking works. In the 20th century, he came to define contemporary art in India as a
Benodbihari Mukherjee: A Blind Artist and his Lost Scroll found after a Century Read More »
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
Fonseca, A Portuguese Painter Who Painted South Indian Hindu Women Read More »
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
Clay Creations of Chhattisgarh: Community Art of The Rajwars Read More »
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
Portraits During the American Revolution: The Art of John Copley. Read More »
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
11 Historical Appropriation Art that Redefining Meaning and Challenging Conventions Read More »
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
An Illustrated Story about Moustache and Masculinity in Bharti Kher Painting Read More »
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
The Sexy Fruit: Kiss-from-heaven Strawberries Inspire Art Read More »
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
Renowned Nature Photographer K. Jayaram Passes Away, Leaves Behind a Captivating Legacy Read More »
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