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John Baldessari: Untold Story of Conceptual Art

American conceptual artist John Baldessari (1931–2020) was renowned for his paintings, prints, photography, and installation art. He was born in National City, California. Baldessari explored language, communication, and the essence of art in his work, which frequently combined text and imagery. One of his most well-known techniques was entirely or partially masking faces in photographs […]

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Bhupen Khakhar: Performing the Self, Love and the Priceless Dignity of Alterity

It’s no secret that India’s rich cultural, religious, and social traditions—all shaped over thousands of years—have a profound influence on how people express their sexuality. This freedom of expression has many intriguing aspects in the Indian context, which includes historical sites like the temples of Khajuraho, Konark, and Ajanta. Scriptures such as the Kama Sutra

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Agnes Martin’s Timeless Wisdom: “Art as the Concrete Representation of Our Most Subtle Feelings”

Introduction Agnes Martin, a luminary in the realm of abstract art, bestowed upon the world a legacy characterised by serenity, simplicity, and profound introspection. Through her minimalist approach, Martin crafted an oeuvre that continues to captivate audiences, inviting them into a realm of tranquility and contemplation. The Artistic Vision At the heart of Agnes Martin’s

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Gandhi in Artistic Representation: Recent Works of Adarsh Baji as a Departure from his Contemporaries

A lean, old, bald man clothed in a white dhoti, wearing round glasses and holding a cane stick. We have all come across this iconic representation at some point. As simple and mundane as it may sound, this image of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, has stayed in our visual memories for

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The Horror; The Comedy; The Grotesque: There Is Something For Everybody in Jake and Dinos Chapman Artworks

Absurdity in art is not unheard of. It refers to the logically (seldom humanely) impossible reality. Instead of driving the viewers away, absurdity invites them to look at their reality from a different perspective. Take a look at Salvador Dali’s clocks. But absurdity may take on multiple meanings. It can incorporate blood, gore, and offensive

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