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The appeal of real, tactile products has not diminished in a world where digital media and displays are increasingly prevalent. This is particularly true in the case of book painting, a distinctive form of artistic expression that extends beyond conventional canvas and paper. The genre of book painting is a thrilling blend of text and […]
The Art of Book Painting: Erasures, Adult Colouring Books and Much more. Read More »
A portrait always comes from two people’s interactions. One is sitting someplace, and the artist is portraying the subject who sits in front of it. A picture results from an artist closely observing a subject, depicting it in detail, and visually memorising it forever. The ‘subject’ and the artists are always close when portraying a
Portrait of a Lady, or a Secret Painting of Lesbian Relationship Read More »
Amedeo Modigliani, or “Dedo,” was the youngest of four kids. His parents, Flaminio and Eugenia, were Jewish. A large Jewish community resided in Livorno, Italy, where he was born. Right before he was born, the Modigliani family’s businesses struggled a lot, so they had to declare they could not pay their debts officially. In the
Amedeo Modigliani: Maestro of Nudity and Expressionism Read More »
Introduction to the Avant-Garde The term “avant-garde” originates from the French military term meaning “advance guard.” In the realm of art, the avant-garde refers to those at the forefront of artistic innovation, challenging established norms and pushing the boundaries of creativity. This movement emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of
The Avant-Garde Movement: Challenging Norms and Inspiring Innovation Read More »
Persian or Iranian art is one of the world’s greatest art heritages, dating back more than 2,500 years. Despite Iran’s complicated political background, spanning decades of political turbulence and societal upheaval, has not hindered artistic progress in this Middle Eastern country. The impact of these socio-political transformations in Iran is not only seen in its
Breaking Boundaries Through Art: The Resilience of Women Artists in Iran. Read More »
In a remarkable initiative aimed at fostering the convergence of art and tourism, the Indian Academy of Fine Arts has formalized a pivotal partnership with the Le Meridien group of hotels. This strategic collaboration has given birth to a visionary flagship program designed to shine a spotlight on the vibrant art scene of Amritsar. The
Introduction: Experts Reveal Glaring Cybersecurity Gap Allowing Precise Artwork Location Data to be Published A significant cybersecurity vulnerability has been uncovered by German information security experts within the renowned auction house Christie’s safeguards. This flaw allowed the precise location data of artworks belonging to numerous consigners to be inadvertently disclosed on the auction house’s website.
Introduction In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the art world, it has come to light that at least one item stolen from the prestigious British Museum was offered for sale on the e-commerce platform eBay. The stolen artifacts, including gold jewelry and semi-precious stones dating back from the 15th century BC to
Stolen Artifacts from British Museum Valued at Upto $63,800 Offered on eBay for Mere $51 Read More »
Introduction The Indian miniature painting tradition boasts the opulent Mughal and Rajasthani ateliers adorned with gold; a practice rooted in Emperor Humayun’s importation of this revered Persian tradition. Following the Mughal and Rajasthani decline, skilled artisans dispersed across India, fostering thriving schools like Kangra and Basholi miniatures. Amidst these, the Assam School of manuscripts, now
The History and the Process of Preparing Assam School of Manuscripts for Painting Read More »
Digital Curation of art galleries and museums is an emerging concept more so in the West than in India. However, several are now venturing into this field and bringing it back home to revolutionise and contemporaries the field of curation and gallery designing. To understand what the concept of digital curation is and what a
The Conversation: The Insides of Digital Curation Read More »