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

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

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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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#Throwback2022: Sudhir Patwardhan: Painter of the Particular

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On a cursory glance, Sudhir Patwardhan’s cityscapes might look akin to Edward Hopper’s paintings. But while Hopper’s scenes often show figures in solitude against the backdrop of the geometrically laid-out Western city, Sudhir’s canvases are often brimming with toiling bodies struggling in a bustling Indian city in construction. The Social backdrop of Sudhir’s Patwardhan’s visual

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Exploring the Enigmatic World of Edward Hopper’s Art on His Birthday

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On This Day, 22nd July American painter Edward Hopper remains a revered figure in the art world. Edward Hopper was known for his evocative paintings that capture the essence of modern life. From the famous ‘The Nighthawks’ to captivating Edward Hopper art prints and artworks, his oeuvre continues to leave an indelible mark on art

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The Forgotten Feminist Champion of Impressionist Movement

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Berthe Morisot was a pioneering Impressionist in the avant garde art world of late-19th-century Paris, placing the female experience at the heart of her work. Thinking about the French impressionist movement, a few names come to mind- Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, and Alfred Sisley. A name that gets lost among these

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Celebrating Edgar Degas’ Birthday: A Master of Movement and Elegance

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JULY 19, ON THIS DAY “A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, and some fantasy.” – Edgar Degas Edgar Degas is a prominent figure in the art world known for his captivating paintings, sculptures, and drawings. Edgar Degas artworks are celebrated worldwide, captivating audiences with their portrayal of ballet dancers, horses, and everyday life.

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On Jitish Kallat’s Artistic Oeuvre: Thoughts on His Birthday

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14th July. ON THIS DAY While artists tend to experiment with mediums, rarely do they switch. Oftentimes, they are bound by the popularity of their medium; hence pigeonholed. Then there are those artists who are colloquially known as the ‘jack of all trades.’ An Indian contemporary artist whose oeuvre includes paintings, photography, collages, sculpture, and

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