British-born surrealist painter and novelist Leonora Carrington was rebellious by nature and inspired by fairy tales and fiction and did surrealistic painting and wrote whatever she wanted to be. Leonora Carrington was born into a wealthy family, her mother was of Irish descent, and she got familiar with Irish folklore and fairy tales through her […]
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When the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sought a space to host 60 artists for this summer’s CowParade fundraiser, experiential agency VDA stepped up to the challenge. The CowParade event features 75 life-size cow sculptures, designed by local artists, which are being displayed at landmarks throughout the Boston area from June 24 to Sept. 4. This unique
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Have you ever wondered what happens to your old mobile phones and laptops once you discard them to make room for newer models? The United Nations estimates that the world produces over 50 million tonnes of electronic waste, or e-waste, every year, with a significant portion ending up in landfills. India, according to the latest
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The Indian Academy of Fine Arts (IAFA), Amritsar, recently celebrated its centenary by organising a series of activities aimed at promoting art and nurturing local talent. As part of the centenary celebrations, IAFA hosted a month-long summer art camp and festival at the Art Gallery, which came to a conclusion on Sunday evening. This festival
Born in 1904, Benodebehari Mukherjee had severe myopia in one eye and was completely blind in the other. At age 53, he completely lost his vision. Mukherjee, a painter of landscapes and frescoes, passed away in 1980 after producing ground-breaking works. In the 20th century, he came to define contemporary art in India as a
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Indian women’s attire and ornaments have a story that has fascinated many travellers and invaders for centuries. The evolution of classical dance in South Indian territorial space is also a fascinating story and history. Indian dance, the ornamental beauty, has seduced the audience with their dance and attire. With their ornaments, dancers can distinguish from
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In the Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh, the Rajwars, a farming community, dabble in a unique and traditional art form known as Painted Clay Relief. This art form is primarily practised by the women of the community and holds great significance in their culture. The Rajwars are primarily Hindu and follow the rituals and customs associated
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July 3rd 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Let me just recommend to you to keep the faces of your portraits, Particularly your women, as Clear of Shade as possible, and make broad Masses of Lights and shade.” – John Copley Born on this day in 1738, John Copley’s artistic legacy has left an indelible mark
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In the vast realm of contemporary art, a genre known as appropriation art has emerged, capturing the attention of both art enthusiasts and critics alike. Appropriation artists engage in the act of borrowing or copying existing artistic imagery, repurposing it in a way that reframes its meaning and establishes a new artistic voice. This practice
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Why men will always be men? How could men manage the ‘Menness’ in their bodies as a symbol? A six-pack muscle symbolised Men as masculine image. But masculinity has never been satisfied with the ‘Six-pack’ body that anyone can make with a proper workout. A moustache is solid to express ‘Menness’ in social settings. Is
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