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Vaishnavi Srivastava 20th May 2023. ON THIS DAY On this Day, May 20, 1867, an important event in the history of the Royal Albert Hall took place as Queen Victoria personally laid the foundation stone for the building. The ceremony took place in a large marquee that was built especially for the event and […]
Digvijay Nikam “Art extracts every bit of existence from you — that’s the promise of the divine.” – Raqib Shaw Among the thousands who were displaced during the political unrest of 1989 in Kashmir was the family of the artist Raqib Shaw. Born in Calcutta in 1974, Shaw spent his formative years in Kashmir where
What’s So Unique About Raqib Shaw’s Cross-Cultural Fantasy World? 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
“Irreplaceable” Artefacts Stolen from a UK Museum: Police Looking for Thieves. Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava Warning: movie spoilers, gore and nude imagery. Over the years post its release back in 2019, Midsommar -the beautifully grotesque horror by the Hereditary-famed director Ari Aster has certainly made its rounds in conversations amongst the “cinephile” circles for the movie’s out-of the-ordinary imagery and visuals which might be a little too, well,
The Disturbing Beauty of Midsommar: Art and Foreshadowing. Read More »
UNESCO has declared 16 Sites as World Cultural Heritage Sites in India, and Khajuraho is one of them. Khajuraho, once the capital of the Chandella Rajputs, is now a village in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The area witnessed great artistic and cultural activity from the 9th to the 12th century A.D. The Chandella
Nude Sculptures’ Stories From Khajuraho’s Temple Walls Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir Saffronart is a beloved hub for art lovers in India. Based in New Delhi, Saffronart is known as a leading art gallery as well as auction house, that organises both live as well as online auctions. To reach a wider audience of purchasers of fine art and antiques, Saffronart introduced StoryLTD, an online
Friday Five: 100 India Themed Postcards in Auction Read More »
Iftikar Ahmed Being an artist is a journey filled with creativity, challenges, and personal growth. Jerry Saltz offers valuable insights on how to navigate this path to artistic fulfilment. This essay explores Saltz’s perspective, highlighting key points for aspiring artists. From embracing experimentation and practising regularly to seeking inspiration and embracing failure, we delve into
How to Be an Artist? Find Out What Renowned Art Critic Jerry Saltz Has to Say Read More »
Smriti Malhotra This is the story of a man who was once a long-distance truck driver and is now one of the most influential art critics in the art fraternity. This is the story of Jerry Saltz, who has claimed to be a ‘failed artist’ who only became a professional art critic at the age
Jerry Saltz: The Artist Who Failed but Art Critic that Prevailed. Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir AstaGuru is India’s Premium Auction House for Art, Antiques and Luxury items. Established in 2008, AstaGuru deals in modern and contemporary Indian art, jewellery, fine silver, watches, celebrity memorabilia, textiles, numismatics, rare books, philately, as well as vintage cars. ‘Jewellery, Silver & Timepieces’ is another one of AstaGuru’s upcoming auctions that is scheduled
Celebration of Jewellery: AstaGuru’s upcoming Auction Read More »
Krispin Joseph PX Most entries here (in ‘Art is Life’, a book by Jerry Saltz) are hosannas for established luminaries and tributes to late, great legends. Saltz sings the praises of Kara Walker and Robert Gober; he mourns the losses of Chris Burden and Louise Bourgeois; he celebrates the lives of Dorothea Tanning and Beauford
Famous Art Critic Jerry Saltz’s Ideas of Art You Should Know About Read More »