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Vaishnavi Srivastava 17TH April, ON THIS DAY “Amid all the nonsense, impostors, rhetorical bullshit and sheer trash that pass for art in the 21st century, Doig is a jewel of genuine imagination, sincere work and humble creativity.” –Jonathan Jones (Art critic) What makes an artist great? Over the centuries we have seen a plethora of […]
Recognizing the Contemporary Legend: Peter Doig Read More »
Iftikar Ahmed Artists of the week Artist of the Week is a special category that recognises and highlights the works of talented artists. Each week, two new artists are featured, showcasing their unique styles, techniques, and themes. From emerging artists to established veterans, the Artist of the Week category celebrates creativity and diversity in the
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
Smriti Malhotra Did you know that there was a specific day earmarked to celebrate the arts? Did you know that this day coincides with the birthday of an Important Historical figure? Let’s learn about World Art Day and about the unfinished works of Leonardo Da Vinci to remember him on his birthday. World Art Day
Smriti Malhotra If you follow the art world or have some interest in art you would have heard of the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. A group of five of her paintings were recently sold for $22.9 million dollars at a Sotheby’s Auction in Hong Kong. This is one of the highest bids that the artist
Yayoi Kusama’s Artwork Sets Auction Records in Sotheby’s Hong Kong Read More »
Saptarshi Ghosh The Subversive Humour in Honoré Daumier’s Caricatures Honoré Daumier was a prominent 19th century French artist and printmaker, who was known for his political caricatures. With his sharp wit and acerbic humour, Daumier mounted scathing attacks on the corrupt ruling establishment and made incisive commentaries on contemporary socio-political issues through his satirical lithographs.
Speaking Back to Power: Art as a Tool for Political Resistance and Social Change Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
First museum exhibition by Simone Leigh shows the artist at the top of her game Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Are you an established gallery? Foundation? Museum or an Art Institution? Would you like to exhibit at a leading Art Fair in South-East Asia? Now is your time to apply at the reputed India Art Fair and showcase your artistic vision to a global audience. The India Art Fair is one of the
India Art Fair 2024: Call for Exhibitors Now Open Read More »
Ved Prakash Bhardwaj Prabhakar Kolte’s solo exhibition opens at the Nehru Center in London on 11 April. In this exhibition, Kolte has come in front of the audience with a picture poem in a way. For a poet, poetry is not only in the words but also in the space between the words, in the
Discovered Poetry on Prabhakar Kolte’s Canvas Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava 13th April, ON THIS DAY “His (Emil Ganso) career was a symbol for the hope and excuse of democracy” —A Critic on Emil Ganso The life of Emil Ganso is the living embodiment of the infamous trope of a suffering artist getting his success story. On this day back in 1895, Ganso was
The Serenity and Tranquility: The Life and Works of Emil Ganso Read More »