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The appeal of real, tactile products has not diminished in a world where digital media and displays are increasingly prevalent. This is particularly true in the case of book painting, a distinctive form of artistic expression that extends beyond conventional canvas and paper. The genre of book painting is a thrilling blend of text and […]
The Art of Book Painting: Erasures, Adult Colouring Books and Much more. Read More »
A portrait always comes from two people’s interactions. One is sitting someplace, and the artist is portraying the subject who sits in front of it. A picture results from an artist closely observing a subject, depicting it in detail, and visually memorising it forever. The ‘subject’ and the artists are always close when portraying a
Portrait of a Lady, or a Secret Painting of Lesbian Relationship Read More »
Amedeo Modigliani, or “Dedo,” was the youngest of four kids. His parents, Flaminio and Eugenia, were Jewish. A large Jewish community resided in Livorno, Italy, where he was born. Right before he was born, the Modigliani family’s businesses struggled a lot, so they had to declare they could not pay their debts officially. In the
Amedeo Modigliani: Maestro of Nudity and Expressionism Read More »
Introduction to the Avant-Garde The term “avant-garde” originates from the French military term meaning “advance guard.” In the realm of art, the avant-garde refers to those at the forefront of artistic innovation, challenging established norms and pushing the boundaries of creativity. This movement emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of
The Avant-Garde Movement: Challenging Norms and Inspiring Innovation Read More »
Persian or Iranian art is one of the world’s greatest art heritages, dating back more than 2,500 years. Despite Iran’s complicated political background, spanning decades of political turbulence and societal upheaval, has not hindered artistic progress in this Middle Eastern country. The impact of these socio-political transformations in Iran is not only seen in its
Breaking Boundaries Through Art: The Resilience of Women Artists in Iran. Read More »
Introduction The Indian miniature painting tradition boasts the opulent Mughal and Rajasthani ateliers adorned with gold; a practice rooted in Emperor Humayun’s importation of this revered Persian tradition. Following the Mughal and Rajasthani decline, skilled artisans dispersed across India, fostering thriving schools like Kangra and Basholi miniatures. Amidst these, the Assam School of manuscripts, now
The History and the Process of Preparing Assam School of Manuscripts for Painting Read More »
Digital Curation of art galleries and museums is an emerging concept more so in the West than in India. However, several are now venturing into this field and bringing it back home to revolutionise and contemporaries the field of curation and gallery designing. To understand what the concept of digital curation is and what a
The Conversation: The Insides of Digital Curation Read More »
The history of art had always designated a separate spot for craft- knitting, crocheting, embroidering, and others were simply not considered a part of the fine arts like painting or sculpture. Extremely handy and closely associated with generations of women’s household labour, these forms of creation have been disregarded as secondary forms of art- never
The Coloured Threads of Craftivism: Narratives of Power and Protest Read More »
Introduction The Iranian Revolution of 1979, also known as the Islamic Revolution or Enqelāb-e Eslāmī in Persian, was a significant event in Iran’s political landscape, disorienting Reza Shah Pahlavi’s seemingly stable governance. The revolution was fuelled by large-scale protests and widespread mobilisation. Shah’s concession and repression schemes led to the dictatorship’s downfall on February 11,
Introduction The legacy of the Indian Partition, a momentous event that marked the end of British rule in India, continues to reverberate through the artistic expressions of contemporary creators. As India and Pakistan commemorated their 76th year of independence, artists are using their creative prowess to delve into the intricate layers of the Partition’s impact,
Artists Explore the Complexities and Legacy of the Indian Partition in Diverse Art Forms Read More »