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July 8, On This Day A powerful feminist icon in the world of art, Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi was known for “being able to depict the female figure with great naturalism and for her skill in handling colour to express dimension and drama”. She was born on July 8, 1593. The artist, who initially […]
In Memoriam A highly respected sculptor and teacher of many stalwart artists, Krishna Chhatpar, left his earthly abode on July 7, 2022, at the age of 86. Born on May 24, 1936, Chhatpar chose the artistic path and eventually became a professor at the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda for a life-long stint,
We are happy to curate trending stories for you from the many fascinating developments across the globe. Here’s the latest from the art world that you should not miss! Philadelphia under fire for Harriet Tubman monument The statue of Harriet Tubman is planned to be Philadelphia’s first monument to a historical Black woman that has
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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
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July 7, On This Day Painter, illustrator, caricaturist, prolific printmaker, Symbolist — these are just a few of the many hats worn by Belgian artist Félicien Rops, who is less of a widely known name and more widely appreciated within the art world itself. Born on July 7, 1833, Rops is considered a pioneer of
From erotic to satanic and beyond: Exploring the legacy of Félicien Rops 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
JULY 6, ON THIS DAY The acclaimed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, best known for her uncompromising and brilliantly coloured self-portraits that dealt with themes such as identity, the human body and death was born on this day, 6 July, 1907. Her birth name was Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderon. Frida had never planned to
Frida Kahlo: Remembering the Mexican artist’s myriad faces Read More »
JULY 6, ON THIS DAY Indian artist and social activist, Laxmi Meher was born on this day, 6 July, 1967. She’s popular for her Odisha pattachitra paintings. She has completed 30 years of her career as a painter and is still acclaimed and appreciated by various art lovers and critics. Laxmi Meher was born in
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By Rajesh Kumar The ‘Khoj Peers 2022’ residency programme concluded on 3rd July 2022 with a three day long exhibition of the works of five artists selected, at Khoj Studios, New Delhi. The five artists of the programme include Ashis Kumar Palei, Moumita Basak, Richa Arya, Vishnu Prasad and Yash Vyas, while the critic in
Khoj Peers: Platform for the young and emerging artists of today Read More »
An Australia-exclusive exhibition, celebrating the essence of light captured in art, is now on show at ACMI, reports Bellarine Times. The exhibition, Light: Works from Tate’s Collection, is curated by UK gallery Tate and features more than 70 works harnessing the phenomenon of light across 200 years of art history. The exhibition features paintings, photography,
This exhibition in Australia, curated by Tate, celebrates facets of light Read More »