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Art Meets Science in Neri Oxman’s Architectural Wonders

Neri Oxman: Pioneering the Future of Architecture and Art Neri Oxman is a name synonymous with innovation at the intersection of design, architecture, and biology. As an architect and artist, Oxman’s work has revolutionised how we think about the built environment, merging cutting-edge technology with ecological principles to create a new genre of “material ecology.” […]

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What Echoes in the Halls of Imagination? The Poetic Journey of Yvonne McGuinness

Introduction  Within the ever-changing domain of modern art, Yvonne McGuinness is a singularly versatile artist whose creations surpass traditional limits. McGuinness, who has made a name for herself in the art world with her provocative installations, videos, and public art pieces, has fascinated audiences with her distinct viewpoint and creative method. Yvonne McGuinness: An Insight

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Piet Mondrian: Visual Poetry of Cubism and Abstract Art

Dutch abstract painter Piet Mondrian gained notoriety for his contributions to the De Stijl movement, which supported pure abstraction by emphasising form and colour alone. Before creating his style, which he named neoplasticism, Mondrian was a classical artist experimenting with luminism and cubism. Mondrian created neoplasticism on his own as a means of illustrating a

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Don Gummer: Sculpting Lyrical Poetry and Organic Forms

Don Gummer is an American sculptor known for his large-scale works in various materials, including bronze, stainless steel, and aluminium. He was born on December 12, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Gummer attended the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis and received his MFA from Yale in 1973.  Gummer’s sculptures often reflect geometric abstraction and

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Artemisia Gentileschi: Women’s Story of Blood, Passion and Captivity in Renaissance

Themes of power, fortitude, and resilience are explored throughout Artemisia Gentileschi artworks as she speaks of the feminine experience. Her artwork frequently featured biblical and legendary heroes, shedding attention to their challenges, victories, and the nuanced relationships between gender and power. “Judith Slaying Holofernes” by Artemisia Gentileschi, one of her most well-known and contentious works,

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Minimalist Man: The Story of Donald Judd and His Artistic Form

Introduction A man who was known to be a minimalist mastermind, Donald Judd was one of the most influential artists of the 1960s and the postwar period. He was often deemed boring in comparison with his contemporaries due to his simplistic designs and space-oriented artworks. However, minimalism as a movement soon took over the world

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Landscaping Helen Frankenthaler: Art and Life of a Rebellious Women

An essential American abstract expressionist painter was Helen Frankenthaler. Born in New York City on December 12, 1928, she became well-known in the art world in the 1950s. The Colour Field movement,  defined by broad washes of colour applied on unprimed canvas, is sometimes linked to Frankenthaler’s art. “Mountains and Sea” (1952), one of her most

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Seizing the Moment: The Life and Work of Henri Cartier-Bresson

Renowned as one of the best photographers of the 20th century, Henri Cartier-Bresson immortalised the “decisive moments” that marked ordinary people’s everyday lives while documenting significant historical occurrences such as the Spanish Civil War and Gandhi’s death. This is his story with a special focus on his trip to India and how documenting this land

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Akbar Padamsee: The Progressive Movement Artist Who Took to Greys

Grey is without prejudice; it does not discriminate between object and space. Akbar Padamsee, a pioneer in modern Indian painting was born on 12th April 1928.  Recipient of many prestigious awards, including a gold medal from the Lalit Kala Academy, and the Kalidas Samman from the Madhya Pradesh government in 1997 for Plastic Arts, he

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