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Vaishnavi Srivastava 16th June 2023. ON THIS DAY. “The supreme question about a work of art is out of how deep a life does it spring. The paintings of Moreau are paintings of ideas. The deepest poetry of Shelley, the words of Hamlet bring our mind into contact with eternal wisdom; Plato’s world of […]
From Matisse to Kosuth: How James Joyce’s Ulysses Inspired the Art World. Read More »
Krispin Joseph PX Why the object studies are significant in art historical literature? One reason is that ‘Objects’ from the past led us to an unknown area of human life, practice and interactions. When we analyse one object, we find somewhere that inquiry may lead us to other locations. Materials and craftsmanship are the central
5 Mysterious Objects that May Open Your Eyes Read More »
Pratiksha Shome John Romita Sr. was a significant comic book creator who collaborated in the creation of many well-known Marvel characters, including Mary Jane Watson and Wolverine. He was 93. His son, John Romita Jr., who followed in his father’s footsteps and is now a well-known Marvel comic artist, shared the news of his passing
Wolverine and Mary Jane Watson Co-Creator John Romita Sr. Passed Away at the Age of 93. Read More »
Pratiksha Shome Customers Conversing in a Tavern (1671) by Adriaen van Ostade, which was acquired by Hitler during World War II, has been agreed to by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, two benefactors, and the heirs of Jewish art dealers Paul Graupe and Arthur Goldschmidt. Customers Conversing in a Tavern was one of the
Deal struck by Boston MFA with Jewish Heirs Whose Artwork Was Sold to Hitler Read More »
Pratiksha Shome Last week, as Canadian wildfire smoke dyed the air orange in New York City, architect Andrés Jaque saw an unsettling resemblance between the hazy sky and an installation he had just unveiled at the most recent Venice Design Biennale. The artwork displays a cityscape engulfed in a post-apocalyptic orange glow and is titled
How Andrés Jaque’s Installation Foretold the Doomsday Orange Smog in New York Read More »
Aditya Sisodia Art Basel, the world’s leading contemporary art fair, has kicked off in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing artwork that reflects current global trends. This year, the fair places a significant emphasis on pressing issues such as climate change, migration, artificial intelligence, perspectives on Africa, and combating nationalism. In the monumental works section, artist Adel Abdessemed‘s
Aditya Sisodia In a remarkable collaboration between People For Animals (PFA), India’s oldest and largest Animal Welfare Organisation, and master ceramicist P R Daroz, a groundbreaking exhibit is set to take place on the evening of August 4, 2023. The exhibit, titled ‘100 Bowls,’ introduces a new collectable art form that blurs the boundaries between
Unique Collaboration: People For Animals and P R Daroz Unveil ‘100 Bowls’ Exhibit Read More »
Kritika Verma This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in
Spatial Interaction of Street Art and Graffiti Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava 15th June 2023. ON THIS DAY. Brother to Jacques Courtois and Jean Francois Courtois, Guillaume Courtois was a French-Italian painter and draughtsman. Being the son of the painter Jean-Pierre Courtois, Guillaume left France at the young age of 7, to travel to Italy alongside his teen brothers and father. He learnt his
The Baroque Brushstrokes of Guillaume Courtois Read More »
Krispin Joseph PX What we call Art is not always presented as Art. Art is not defined yet, so that anything can be Art; even an object purchased from the shop becomes an Art object. Artists challenge the audience and the people engaging in Art’s work. How can this become an Artwork? This question is
Why Artists Christo and Jeanne Wrapped Everything? Read More »