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Introduction What if the great painters of art history put their oils and easels away, and picked up Copic markers and digital drawing tablets instead? Would da Vinci, wrote dramatic shōnen fights? Could Van Gogh write a heartbreaking slice-of-life? Envisioning classic painters as manga creators is ridiculous in the best possible way. Jump with me […]
Which Painters Would Have Made Awesome Manga Artists? Read More »
Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical
Art history in India remains a rich confluence of traditions and cultures, yet it is marked by systematic exclusions that have erased the contributions of marginalized communities—in particular, Dalits. The history of Indian art has been largely written around temples, miniature paintings, and court art but rarely mentions the artisans from Dalit communities who contributed
Who are Some Pre-Colonial Dalit Painters? Read More »
The banana by itself is a good fruit. It provides quick energy. It is a beloved of those who like to diet. However, in the world of art, the banana has attained mythical status. The controversy around the banana as a symbol has enlivened many conversations around the world. Even more than that sculpture which
How the Banana Became the Biggest Solo Act in Art and Ended in Disgrace Read More »
Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical
– Nidheesh Tyagi The use of letters as a visual medium is ubiquitous in advertising, book covers, mastheads, and public spaces. However, the use of poems to bring visual delight takes on a different dimension. For one, it’s not just about information or selling something. It’s more about connecting to the soul in an unexpected
Poland Breathes Poetry Also as Public Art Read More »
Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical
Fan art is a curious thing, a sign of fans’ limitless creativity and unending desire to pay tribute to their beloved characters, stories or public figures, sometimes with amazing talent and other times with a “well, they tried” energy. But where does the charming cocktail of admiration and artistic fervour come from? Spoiler alert: fan
The History of Fan Art? Read More »
Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical
The Wizarding World and Harry Potter Art As millennials and Gen Z, we were raised in JK Rowling’s magical Wizarding world. As we grew up, the magic remained within us. So why not take that magic and create beautiful Harry Potter art? On that note, today, we’ll explore the breadth of everything Harry. Whether it
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