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Numerous structures and edifices are available to prove human’s great efforts. The remarkable builds and designs from ancient Egypt, Greek, Inca and India are always fascinated with stories and realities. What we took it from China? What is one of China’s most incredible structures that make a nation icon? The Great Wall of China is […]
The Myth of the Great Dragon Design of China Read More »
The culture and traditions of Himachal are as old as civilisation in the Himalayas themselves. The locals knew and understood the region well and developed their habitats in sync with the local resources. This synchronisation between man and nature has been in place for centuries. Himachal’s rich cultural heritage is a
All You Need to Know About KATHKUNI – Himanchal’s Sustainable Architecture Read More »
Art education holds a significant role in promoting creativity and emotional well-being among students, and art teachers play a crucial part in fostering these aspects. They possess a deep understanding of the therapeutic and creative processes that occur in the art classroom, recognising their inherent similarities. Both processes involve an initial encounter, a destructive stage,
In recent times, students across various schools in Delhi have taken up the mantle of creativity and embarked on a mission to transform their school walls into vibrant canvases. With the support of initiatives such as Open Canvas, Delhi Street Art and Lithuanian Embassy , these young artists are using their talents to convey social
Mural-ing Away: Making Masterpieces on Delhi School Walls Read More »
Throughout history, some of the world’s most famous buildings have endured various catastrophes, including fire, war, and natural disasters. Despite the challenges they faced, these architectural marvels have not only survived but also bear the scars that tell their compelling stories. This article looks into the remarkable resilience of iconic structures such as the Parthenon,
Disaster and Architecture: How Catastrophes Have Shaped Iconic Buildings Read More »
For much of art history what is worthy of viewing and what is allowed to be viewed have both been decided by the whims of the male gaze. While female bodies were present, they were mostly at the mercy of the male artist and spectator- subject to sexualisation, shaming and policing. However, the rise of
Motherhood Through the Eyes of Alice Neel Read More »
In a devastating incident, a renowned sculpture by Michelangelo Pistoletto, one of Italy’s most celebrated living artists, was destroyed in a fire that broke out outside Naples City Hall. The artwork, titled “Venus in Rags,” depicted a neoclassical nude Venus amidst a pile of colourful rags, juxtaposing divine beauty with earthly destitution. This tragic event
Tragic Loss: Seminal Sculpture by Michelangelo Pistoletto Destroyed in Fire in Naples Read More »
The iconic building at 57 Great Jones Street in New York City’s Greenwich Village has a rich history, having been home to renowned artists Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Now, Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie has signed an eight-year lease for the space, intending to transform it into the headquarters of her new fashion venture,
Angelina Jolie to Rent Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Former Studio for New Fashion Venture Read More »
American artist Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell and William Baziotes are a trio of American Modern Art; Peggy Guggenheim, an American art collector, bohemian and socialite, called them her ‘War babies’. Art readers know the basic of Jackson Pollock, and we need to know about the single painting titled ‘Watery Paths. Jackson Pollock is the most
Watery Paths of Jackson Pollock: Illusion, Fiction and Abstract Read More »
Renowned Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam has withdrawn from his upcoming retrospective exhibition, “Singed but not Burnt,” at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Noida, India. In a statement, Alam expressed his solidarity with artists who criticise the use of government-run cultural institutions as tools of state-sponsored propaganda instead of spaces for