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Since the MeToo Movement began, the misogyny of many ‘legends’ has come into focus, especially in the arts—literature, cinema, the visual arts and even comedy. An important question that is being asked, again and again, is whether we can, in fact, separate the art from the artist. The first time I stood in front of […]
The Pablo-m of Picasso: A Review of Hannah Gadsby’s “Its Pablo-matic” Read More »
We often ignore and neglect the cerebral connection with the objects that we’ve used in past years of our lives or still using. The objects we encounter have the power to bring our memories to life and spark a new realm in our minds. They hold the key to our intellectual belonging and contribute to
Re-Calling Memories at Yaadghar by Akkshat Sinha Read More »
Introduction Bangladesh’s rise as an independent nation has had a tremendous impact on the country’s art, which reflects the region’s social and political transformations. The nation is divided into two parts: Bangladesh and West Bengal, and the majority religion is Islam. Identity politics developed through the selection and invention of tradition, have played an important
Contemporary Bangladeshi Artists Shaping the Global Art Scene of the Country. Read More »
Introduction Dorotheum, the prominent European auction house headquartered in Vienna, has made a remarkable revelation ahead of its upcoming Old Masters auction next month. The auction house has unveiled a drawing that has recently been attributed to the Renaissance master Raphael, also known as Raffaello Sanzio. This rediscovered artwork promises to be a significant highlight
Vieana Auction House Dorotheum Unveils Raphael Drawing in Old Masters Auction Read More »
Introduction Christie’s, a renowned name in the art world, has made an announcement, revealing that Claude Monet’s celebrated painting, ‘Le bassin aux nymphéas’ (1917-1919), will take centre stage at its 20th Century evening sale in New York this coming November. The masterpiece, adorned with a guarantee, is estimated to fetch an impressive $65 million. An
Closure Looming In a startling development, the iconic National Museum of India on Janpath may soon shut its doors to researchers by the end of this year. The historic building, which has been a custodian of India’s cultural heritage for decades, is reportedly slated for demolition in March 2024. Yug Yugeen Bharat: The Future Museum
End of an Era: National Museum Facing Closure and Demolition Read More »
Robert Indiana, an American Pop artist known for his iconic LOVE paintings that were inspired by signs and logos, was born Robert Earl Clark in 1928. Contrary to popular belief, his work was a spiritual investigation of love. He travelled to New York in 1954 after receiving his BFA and made connections with well-known artists
The Art of Robert Indiana in 10 Pictures Read More »
Introduction The world of ‘fine art’, notorious for its elitism, has been much debated. A long history of exclusions and gatekeeping contributed, where only the privileged were allowed the right to produce culture. The idea of ‘fine art’ deemed a vast majority of work as either not possessing any artistic value or not possessing enough
Curation: Who Gets to Control the Narratives of Art? Read More »
There’s an extraordinary exhibition called “Of Thoughts and Memories” at the India Habitat Centre. The main focus of this exhibition was to represent the fascinating geometrical nature of our world through various works of art. Without a doubt, the entire world is filled with an abundance of geometric compositions, found in both the physical structures
Recently, the captivating exhibition “Urban Chaos” came to a conclusion at Triveni Kala Sangam. This extraordinary display showcased artworks that explored the intriguingly distorted and illusionary images of Delhi’s bustling streets and architectural structures, allowing us to glimpse a hidden world that often eludes our everyday perception. Artist Simmi Khanna incorporates everyday life elements into
Abysmal Elements of Wonder in Simmi Khanna’s Urban Chaos Read More »