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Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Yayoi Kusama “With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved. In the universe, there is the sun, the moon, […]
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NOVEMBER 24, ON THIS DAY People want me to finish things. But I see them in such a way and paint them accordingly. … Nothing is simpler than to complete pictures in a superficial sense. Never does one lie so cleverly as then. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter, draughtsman, caricaturist,
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captured the intoxicating world of Parisian nightlife Read More »
Do you know what Rogan Art is? Here are some artists on Insta who have mastered it! @artbyshalinii Shalini Verma has made this Rogan painting using 3D outliners and brush. It is a beautiful piece of work with so many colours! View this post on Instagram
#Instaart: Rogan Art on Instagram! Read More »
NOVEMBER 23, ON THIS DAY Errors and exaggerations do not matter. What matters is boldness in thinking with a strong-pitched voice, in speaking out about things as one feels them in the moment of speaking; in having the temerity to proclaim what one believes to be true without fear of the consequences. If one were
Jose Clemente Orozco’s work represents human suffering Read More »
It might be called ‘The Gram’, but it’s worth a TON of exposure. Instagram has always been all about visual impact, and it’s where you find some of the finest artists in the world today, from the heavyweights to the hidden talent. Abir Pothi embarks on a series that will highlight the best of Instagram
#instaart: Mithila Art is skyrocketing on Insta! Read More »
NOVEMBER 22, ON THIS DAY Ignaz Gunther was a German woodcarver and sculptor who produced work in the Bavarian Rococo style. His elongated shapes and pastel polychromy mix the vivacity of Bavarian folk art with the elegance of Vienna. His frequently ecstatic figures are defined stylistically by graceful motions, extended proportions, and the angular arrangement
Ignaz Gunther\’s sculpture depicts Bavarian folk art and elegance of Vienna Read More »
It might be called ‘The Gram’, but it’s worth a TON of exposure. Instagram has always been all about visual impact, and it’s where you find some of the finest artists in the world today, from the heavyweights to the hidden talent. Abir Pothi embarks on a series that will highlight the best of Instagram
#instaart: Sohrai Paintings on Insta! Read More »
NOVEMBER 21, ON THIS DAY “As regards the artists themselves, most of them gave up their freedom quite lightly, placing their art at the service of someone or something. As a rule, their concerns and their ambitions are those of any old careerist. I thus acquired a total distrust of art and artists, whether they
Rene Magritte compelled spectators to reevaluate their own ideas of reality 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
Leonardo da Vinci’s Grotesque Head of an Old Woman acquired by National Gallery of art Read More »
It might be called ‘The Gram’, but it’s worth a TON of exposure. Instagram has always been all about visual impact, and it’s where you find some of the finest artists in the world today, from the heavyweights to the hidden talent. Abir Pothi embarks on a series that will highlight the best of Instagram
#instaart: when tribal art makes a comeback! Read More »