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Louise Despont is a New York-born artist who creates detailed, geometric drawings that explore spiritual and natural themes. She explores the ways in which the fabric of our material world is intrinsically interwoven with the forms and forces of the invisible world. Botanic, geologic, and animalic forms of sentience and understanding are at the center […]
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Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has published a provocative and reflective essay titled “What I Wish I Had Known About Germany Earlier” after Zeit Magazin declined to run it despite commissioning the piece. The text, now available on Hyperallergic, offers Weiwei’s unflinching commentary on German society, bureaucracy, media, and the contradictions within liberal democracies, along with personal reflections on
In the diverse and dynamic world of Indian art, few personalities resonate with the same reverberation as K. G. Subramanyan, affectionately known as ‘Mani Da.’ Mani Da, celebrated for his artistic versatility and innovative approach, continues to be an enduring figure whose contributions have left an indomitable mark on modern Indian art. Akhilesh, a perceptive
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Who was Artist Mary Cassatt? Mary Cassatt, the groundbreaking American artist and printmaker, carved a distinct space for herself in the male-dominated world of Impressionism. Despite societal constraints and family disapproval, she pursued her passion for painting, redefining the way women and motherhood were portrayed in art. This article delves into Mary Cassatt’s extraordinary journey,
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Art always liberates us from the odd of mundane struggles and expressions. The Art Critique Robert Hughes called ‘Art needs to hold us as a water hold in a vessel; Artist Gaitonde brought that idea into the Canvas a long time before. That’s why the curator named Gaitonde’s retrospective show in Solomon R Guggenheim Museum,
Who is V S Gaitonde? The Abstract Daydreamer of Indian Art Read More »
Known as the “Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade is a well-liked and highly debated figure in art due to his work and attitude. Renowned for his dreamy and bright landscapes, millions of people are enthralled by the nostalgia, peace, and cosiness that Kinkade’s paintings arouse. He is among the most commercially successful artists of the
Decoding the ‘Painter of Light’: What Thomas Kinkade’s Art Really Meant Read More »
On This Day “Art is always ahead of time. Tomorrow, they will understand it” —M. F. Husain Early Moorings M. F. Husain, popularly hailed as the ‘Picasso of India’, was born on this day, 17th September, in 1915. Maqbool Fida Husain was born in Pandharpur, in Maharashtra today and then in the Bombay Presidency of
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Narayan Shridhar Bendre stands as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Indian art, a visionary who bridged traditional Indian aesthetics with European modernist movements. As a founding member of the celebrated Baroda Group and a pioneering educator, Bendre’s legacy extends far beyond his own artistic achievements to encompass his profound impact on generations
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On This Day Krishna Reddy (15 /7/1925- 22/8/2018 was a printmaker, sculptor, and teacher who was known for dabbling in intaglio and viscosity printmaking techniques. Despite his demise in 2018, the artist continues to be prolific in the Indian printmaking scene, known to some as a master of printmaking. The legend mustn’t be confused with Krishna
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On this Day, August 21st Born on 21st August 1940 in Nizampur, Andhra Pradesh, Kalal Laxma Goud is a renowned Indian painter, printmaker, and draughtsman. Laxma Goud: Life K Laxma Goud’s entry into the discipline of art might be considered an accident. As a child who was not good with studies and grades, the doors
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