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The subject, spectacle, and myth of/in Juan Luna’s Works

Juan Luna was a late 19th-century Filipino painter, sculptor, and political activist. He was among the first Filipino artists to receive international recognition. His masterpiece “Spoliarium,” which took home a gold medal at the Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid in 1884, is the most well-known work. Luna played a significant role in the

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Alex Katz: Painter of Immediate Present, Portraying ‘Stillness’

American figurative painter Alex Katz is well-known for his powerful, simple forms, flattened compositions, and vivid colour schemes that define his painting style. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1927, Katz rose to prominence in the 1950s American art scene and is now recognised for his contributions to modern art. Katz’s early work was influenced

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Ruth Asawa: a Fountain Lady of Western Art

American sculptor Ruth Asawa was well-known for her elaborate wire sculptures, public commissions, and commitment to art education. Asawa,  born in Norwalk, California, in 1926, had a career spanning multiple decades and was involved in various artistic activities. Asawa’s creative career started while she and her family were detained during World War II, first at the

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Portraits from America: Art and Life of Winslow Homer

Introduction Winslow Homer has a special place within the psyche of many Americans, a renowned figure who swept over American art in the nineteenth century, he was known for his bright renditions on landscapes and vast seascapes. In addition, he portrayed African-American labourers in Virginia during the Reconstruction era, troops fighting in the Civil War,

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Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks, Surrealism, and the War

The well-known painting “Nighthawks” was produced in 1942 by American artist Edward Hopper. It shows a late-night scene at a diner in downtown. The restaurant’s interior lighting illuminates the deserted streets outside with a cosy glow. Three patrons can be seen inside the restaurant: a server behind the counter, a couple dining together, and a man

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Exploring the Timeless Allure of Edward Hopper’s ‘Nighthawks’: A Masterpiece of American Realism and Its Cultural Impact

Introduction Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” is one of the most recognisable paintings in American art, captivating audiences with its evocative depiction of urban isolation and nighttime intrigue. Created in 1942, this masterpiece transcends its era to speak universally of the human condition, making it a favourite subject for both analysis and parody. The Essence of “Nighthawks”

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Architect Raj Rewal Projects: Solving Modern Issues with Ancient Heritage

Raj Rewal is an eminent Indian architect born on September 17, 1934, in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. He is widely acclaimed for his significant contributions to modern architecture and urban design. He is also a critically acclaimed author having written ‘Innovative Architecture and Tradition’ and ‘Talking Architecture: Raj Rewal in Conversation with Ramin Jahanbegloo.’ He studied

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