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Maurice Denis (1870–1943) was a prominent painter and member of the Symbolist and Les Nabis movements in France. Denis showed an early interest in the arts and started to study at the Académie Julian in Paris, and he got to know other artists who would eventually form the Nabis gathering which influenced generations of artists. […]
Maurice Denis: A visual Baptism of Modern Art Read More »
To dwell in a realm of art produced in a different context– of time and space requires not just passion. It had to be coupled with dhairya; patience and perseverance. Dr Goswami spent his entire life in the pursuit of revealing the hidden beauty of the miniature artist’s world. He was gifted with a keen eye
Pleasure of seeing a layered world—how BN Goswami helped train the eye to ‘see’ Read More »
Renowned Mexican painter and muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883–1949) is well-known for his important contributions to the Mexican muralism movement. Orozco, who was born in Zapotlán, Jalisco, Mexico, on November 23, 1883 (today Ciudad Guzmán), was a key figure in the creative and cultural revival that followed the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). Orozco, Diego Rivera, and
José Clemente Orozco: Art of Political Murals and Social Revolution in Mexico Read More »
Gaza, the largest prison in the world, is being transformed into an abattoir. The word Strip (from Gaza Strip) is being drenched with blood, as happened sixty-five years ago to the word ghetto. –John Berger (2009) We are living in a time of war, where Israeli troops are waging a military campaign against the Palestinian
Artists Raise Humanitarian Concerns for Gaza Amidst War between Israel and Hamas Read More »
At a point where the world is divided into binary gender discourses, only a few artists are successful in expressing the innate ‘identity.’ An artist who does that like no other is Bharti Kher. Kher was born in 1969 in London where she received her education; at Middlesex Polytechnic, London and Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Bharti Kher’s Blasphemous Bodies Bound by Bindis Read More »
While art lovers and connoisseurs could appreciate the art produced in India before the 19th century; a perception was created that in this vast world– populated by diverse styles and schools— the artists did not leave any trace of their identity. In this sea of anonymity, an art lover would strain ears to hear at
Goswami’s research on Nainsukh influenced scholarship on art history Read More »
Growing up with Benode Behari Mukherjee and Leela Mukherjee will definitely sensitize one to the limitless potential of art. And if they are your parents then rest assured, for your creative faculties would always be in motion. This was the case with the Indian sculptor Mrinalini Mukherjee. Despite being surrounded by two trailblazing art figures,
The Sinewy Images of Tradition: Mrinalini Mukherjee Masterpieces Read More »
Seldom known as the ‘William Turner’ of India, Paresh Maity has gained an irreplaceable position in the Indian contemporary art scene. He holds a Fine Arts degree conferred by the Government College of Art & Craft Kolkata. He later enrolled in Delhi College of Arts for his master’s. In his four-decade-long career, Paresh Maity paintings
Enchanting Audiences with a Stroke of Watercolor: Paresh Maity Read More »
What is Textile Design? The artistic and practical skill applied to textiles is referred to as textile designs. By combining components such as colour, pattern, and texture, textile designers create surfaces that are visually appealing for apparel, accessories, and home decor. Their trade combines old-world ways with contemporary technology; printing, weaving, and embroidery are common
Trends in Textile Design: From Prints to Flowers and Digital Evolution Read More »
“Their [his subjects’] momentary actions usually give me the purest display of emotion possible, especially when they are alone” – Raghav Babbar What draws you into a Raghav Babbar painting is not just the minute detailing in the painting, it is also the fact that the artist treats all of his subjects like the members
Raghav Babbar: The Intimacy in Portraiture Read More »