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Addressing Everyday Life: The Provocative Art world Of Thukral And Tagra

Digvijay Nikam Challenging the norms of fine art and pop culture, Thukral and Tagra is a Delhi-based contemporary art duo. Jiten Thukral, born in 1976 in Jalandhar, Punjab, did his BFA from Chandigarh Art College and MFA from New Delhi College of Art in the late 1990s while Sumir Tagra was born in 1979 in […]

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Reviving Cyanotype: Exploring Durgaprasad Bandi’s Printmaking Practice

Durgaprasad Bandi, Printmaker Durga Prasad Bandi, born in 1985 in Pallamkurru, Andhra Pradesh, is a visual artist whose practice revolves around printmaking and alternative photographic techniques. With a BFA from Andhra University and an MVA from the Faculty of Fine Arts at M.S. University of Baroda, Bandi’s practice goes beyond traditional printmaking or digital photography.

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Searching for a visual language, Neha Puri Dhir experiments with geometry and the abstract

Neha’s first brush with the world of textiles was when she was drawn to her mother’s collection of sarees. In this article, the fifth of a series on textile art, we talk to the prolific artist about her journey so far. When she joined the National Institute of Design in 2002, during the foundation year,

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As an artist, I am not subservient to anybody – Krishen Khanna Part 1

  The centrality of visual art is governed by geometrical considerations. But it is the discovery made in the process that underlines its longevity. Krishen Khanna, a self-taught artist, has been engaged in making these discoveries through his entire span of life. His art has come to be celebrated globally for the fresh insights in

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Arpita Singh’s Paintings Turns the Mirror to the Viewers 

As an artist, we seldom interrogate our themes. Sometimes, we are eclipsed by our emotions which take over our canvas, engendering our lives and our backgrounds. However, some artists simply reflect the state of the ‘self.’ One of those artist is Arpita Singh. Arpita Singh artworks boast simple themes. To her, however, you interpret her

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Peter Hujar’s Legacy And Influence on Queer Photography

A Consolidated Peter Hujar Biography Peter Hujar, a groundbreaking photographer known for his raw, intimate, and evocative images, has left an indelible mark on the art world. His work spans decades and offers a powerful exploration of identity, vulnerability, and the human experience, particularly in the context of queer life, death, and the AIDS crisis.

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Krishen Khanna: 10 Iconic Paintings That Define His Legacy

Krishen Khanna Turning 100 this July, Krishen Khanna remains one of Indian art’s most quietly revolutionary voices. We celebrate a visionary who chose the canvas over the ledger, leaving behind a secure banking job to paint full time. With a practice that spans sculpture, painting, and political commentary, Khanna’s contribution to Indian art has been

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Celebrating the Birthday of Gustave Courbet, the Realist Pioneer

Fine art is knowledge made visible. – Gustave Courbet Image Courtesy: Wikipedia Gustave Courbet was a renowned French artist and leader of the 19th century Realist movement. Courbet rebelled against the Romantic painting tradition, turning to everyday events for his subject matter. His huge shadowed canvases with their solid groups of figures, such as The

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