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There is a video doing the rounds on Instagram wherein a lady dressed in a beautiful saree made out of Khun, Khann or Khanna cloth does a walkthrough of the cloth weavers district in Bagalkote district in Karnataka. This is a lesser known weaving tradition from Karnataka that needs to be promoted and spoken about […]
The Bengal School of Art, also known as the Bengal School of Bengal Renaissance, was an influential art movement that emerged in the early 20th century in Bengal, a region in eastern India that includes present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh. This artistic movement played a significant role in revitalising Indian art and promoting a nationalistic
Named after the creator Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara Millicent “Barbie” Roberts was officially launched on 9th March 1959. The doll was originally based on somewhat of a sex toy- a German adult call girl doll named Bild Lilli. Handler created Barbie with the intention of making a fully-grown doll for kids after noticing her daughters
The Legacy of Barbie: Its been 64 Years, How Is She Still Relevant? Read More »
Lovis Corinth, a prolific German artist, remains an enduring figure in art, renowned for his diverse and captivating creations. Corinth’s artistic repertoire knows no bounds, from paintings to etchings, drawings to self-portraits. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of Lovis Corinth’s art, exploring his captivating paintings, intricate drawings, and masterful etchings that
Exploring the Artistic Brilliance of Lovis Corinth: Paintings, Drawings, and More Read More »
A controversial trend in Europe has drawn attention as activists shift their climate change tactics from traditional approaches like petition campaigns to more unorthodox methods, including attacking works of art in museums and galleries. While some view these actions as a legitimate form of protest to draw attention to climate issues, others criticise them as
Is Attacking Art for Climate Action ‘Vandalism’? Experts Explain Read More »
British artist Stuart Semple has stirred the art world once again with the release of his latest creation, “Pinkie” – a vibrant pink paint that he proudly dubs the “Barbiest pink.” This artistic creation comes as a response to the toy company Mattel’s registered trademark on their iconic signature colour, raising questions about the ownership
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Tennis legends Venus Williams and Serena Williams, along with their sister Isha Price, are set to make a significant impact in the art world and beyond. The trio has consigned four never-before-seen works by the iconic Black artist Ernie Barnes to a charity auction. These extraordinary pieces, consisting of two paintings and two drawings, will
The realm of Indian Art and Literature is profusely amalgamated, interwoven and innately connected. The translation of poetries into paintings was a profound form of art associating words with their visuals. Around 200 BCE, Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra, a compilation of Music, Dance, and Drama literature, intrinsically characterizes emotions as Rasas. He enunciated them into eight
Gustav Klimt, the renowned Austrian Symbolist painter, is celebrated for his opulent and gilded masterpieces that have become milestones in modern art history. However, it is a lesser-known work, “Dame mit Fächer” (Lady with a Fan), that has etched its name in art auction history as the most valuable painting ever sold at auction in
Europe’s most expensive Painting: Why £85.3m for Klimt’s Lady with a Fan? Read More »
Why is artwork treated as a mirror, more than a reflection of time, and a cultural product of an artist? A subjective narration transformed into the cultural artefacts of the inner worlds of human interactions happening in a specific time and space. We can answer the question of what art is in this manner. An
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