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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 […]
Eye on Instagram: From worlds of fantasy to quintessential desi life Read More »
A major German baroque sculptor and architect Andreas Schluter was born on this day, 20 May 1659. Born in Hamburg, he worked in Warsaw as a sculptor and later called by the prince elector of Brandenburg, Frederick III who became King Frederick I of Prussia in upcoming years to Berlin in 1694 to work as
Remembering the artist who had a major influence in the artistic life of Berlin Read More »
Free online games based on the “Wordle” concept have been multiplying in recent months. The latest has been created by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and aims to test the knowledge of art lovers, FMT reported. This new take on the concept is called “Artle”, bringing an arty twist to the hit
Like ‘Wordle’, give ‘Artle’ a try Read More »
It would not be wrong to say that women are underrepresented in the arts world. Despite the skewed ratio of male and female painters, some of the latter have gone on to make some stupendous art. Today, we bring to you three such women artists. Read on! Ethel Kremer Schwabacher: From abstract art to
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Excluding photographs of the Landless Workers Movement (MST), a left-leaning agricultural movement influenced by Marxism and liberation theology from an exhibition titled “Histórias Brasileiras” (Brazilian Stories) at Brazil’s largest museum Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) became the reason for departure of MASP’s first Indigenous curator Sandra Benites and her co-curator, Clarissa Diniz. It
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After the resignation of Charles Venable as the Director and Chief Executive of Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Colette Pierce Burnette is the new Director and CEO of Newfields, the artnet news reported. According to the artnet news, Venable resigned after the organization came under fire for a racist job posting calling for candidates
Colette Pierce Burnette appointed as the new CEO of Newfields Read More »
May 19, On This Day If one is aware of the extraordinarily captivating and earthy art of Warli painting, one must know the name Jivya Soma Mashe, who was reportedly born on May 19, 1934 in the state of Maharashtra, and popularised the beautiful tribal art form. Mashe was born in Dhamangaon village in
The painter who helped put Maharashtra\’s Warli on the world map 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
Nasty divorce leads to highest-priced auction in Sotheby’s history Read More »
Many artists from all around the world came out for the support of Ukraine amid the Russia Ukraine war through their own form of art. One such award-winning Australian artist George Gittoes in collaboration with local poet Viktor Solodchuk has created an outdoor mural titled Russian Offensive on a graffiti wall in Hrets’ka Square, Odessa,
George Gittoes Odessa Murals Draw Inspiration From The Hobbit Trilogy Read More »
Luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton announced on May 16 a collaboration with artist Yayoi Kusama on a series of leather goods for the brand’s 2023 cruiseline collection, according to a report by ARTnews. This is now the second time that the brand has joined hands with the versatile and bold artist, with a huge internet
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