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Twenty Well-Known Abstract Painters Who Changed the Way We Look at Painting

Do You Know? /

The post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism first appeared in the 1940s. It emphasises the spontaneous and dynamic application of paint on the canvas, often using large brushstrokes to depict the emotional and subconscious aspects of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly impacted the development of contemporary art and the mid-20th-century […]

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Remembering Manjit Bawa’s Art as the Confluence of Sufi Poetry, Spirituality, and Music

Artist Profile, Featured, On This Day /

30th July, On This Day Manjit Bawa (1941–2008), a well-known Indian painter best recognized for his vivid and ethereal canvases, was a significant source of inspiration for Indian artists. Born on July 30, 1941 and raised in Dhuri, Punjab, attended the Delhi College of Art after first attending the School of Art in New Delhi.

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Distinguished Jury Convenes for First Take 2025 by Abir India

First Take 2025 /

A four-member jury of prominent Indian contemporary artists convened on July 25th to evaluate submissions for First Take 2025, the ninth edition of Abir India’s national open call for emerging artists. The panel will announce results by August 2, selecting ten winners from hundreds of submissions across painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. Abir India Founder

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Kasing Lung: The Artist Behind Labubu, Internet’s Favorite Toy

Artist Profile /

In the landscape of contemporary art, few artists have successfully navigated the intersection of commercial collectibles and gallery-worthy fine art quite like Kasing Lung. The Hong Kong-born, Belgium-based artist has created a phenomenon that challenges traditional boundaries between art toys, illustration, and serious artistic practice. A Cross-Cultural Foundation Born in Hong Kong in 1972, Lung’s

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The Art of Japanese Scrolls

Room For More Art /

Traditional Japanese scroll paintings, also referred to as kakemono  or kakejiku, represent an ancient tradition of Japanese visual culture that has been in practice for centuries. Painted works, usually on paper or silk, are mounted on scrolls intended for hanging on walls. For both their ornamental and practical functions, scrolls have been highly valued in

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12 Architects in Bangalore to Look Out For!

Architecture, Do You Know? /

What is architecture? Is it simply designing a building, or is it something more? It’s undoubtedly the latter. Good architecture doesn’t necessarily abide by the rules. It’s groundbreaking and subtle. It takes into account the cultural context and respects the local traditions. It serves a utilitarian purpose and takes care of its occupant’s well-being and

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