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I do not know Monsieur Monet; I do not think I have ever seen one of his pictures with any attention. Yet I feel as if I was an old friend of his, and this is because his portrait tells me a whole story of energy and truthfulness. There is more than a realist here; […]
Claude Monet: A Tale of Caricatures, Impressions & Water Lilies Read More »
Do you think the visual representation of power hides in paintings or Artworks? Power is an inevitable element of human culture; as Foucault claims, ”individuals are the product of power”. A painting, ‘The night watch’, was completed in 1642 by the Dutch golden age master Rembrandt (1606- 1669), evidently narrates the visual representation of power
We Should Know About the Exercise of Power Hides in Rembrandt Painting Read More »
Ilkal Sarees are found almost everywhere, from the small towns in Maharashtra to North Karnataka. A special Ilkal saree with Kasuti embroidery was seen on our Finance Minister, Ms Nirmala Sitharaman while she was presenting the Union Budget in February. So, let’s find out what is so special about Ilkal sarees that are made in
Incredible World of Ilkal Sarees: The Lesser-Known Weave of Karnataka Read More »
Kintsugi is a Japanese way of repairing wounds in ceramics or pottery. As a philosophy, Japanese belief brings back beauty from the broken; experts use lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum to do this. The Kintsugi technique aims to bring damaged things back to life and use; it’s the art of
Glen Martin Taylor: (Un)Broken Ceramics meets Japanese Philosophy Read More »
The Realm of Indian Miniature Paintings visually narrates the treasures of the ancient past. It dwells as an embodiment of stories, poetries, myths and legends transcending through the canvases of miniature painters that weave these diverse narratives in an enchanting classical composition. Spread across India’s various, vast lands, several Miniature Painting Ateliers hold a distinctive
A Narrative Through History and Origin of Bundi Paintings Read More »
Zarina, a beloved Artist who crafted poetical ‘Art’ in different mediums, was honoured and remembered last day worldwide. Zarina Hashmi was an Indian-American artist celebrated for her works encircled with printmaking, drawings, lithography and sculpture, more as an associate of the Minimalist movement and the narration of abstract and geometric patterns and forms. Zarina was
Zarina: The Sad Song of Partition, Painted World of Displacement Read More »
Maurycy Gottlieb, an exceptional Polish-Jewish painter from the 19th century, continues to captivate art enthusiasts with his remarkable talent and thought-provoking artworks. His paintings offer a unique glimpse into the world of Jewish culture, history, and religious traditions, including his renowned depiction of Yom Kippur. In this article, we will delve into the life and
Maurycy Gottlieb: Exploring the Masterpieces of a Pioneering Artist Read More »
Contemporary figurative painter Mequitta Ahuja is of African American and Indian American descent. She aims to reframe self-portraiture as a creative endeavour rather than a test of identity. She refers to her previous writing as automythography, a synthesis of mythology from many cultures and personal mythology. Ahuja’s work undermines the genre’s prevailing conventions by fusing
Off the Edge: Mequitta Ahuja’s iconic painting Read More »
Himroo, a word derived from Persia, holds a regal past. Once, it was intricately woven with threads of pure gold and silver, crafted exclusively for the noble families. The tale begins when a group of skilled weavers migrated from Delhi to Daulatabad in the 14th century, near Aurangabad, prompted by King Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s decision
A Weave as Old as Time: Story of Himroo Fabrics Read More »
Why do Luxurious Hotels matter in Art? Why is Art connected with Luxurious things, and are they any ordinary people who participate in Art events? We should identify the absence of ordinary people in the Art events, which may be held in five-star hotels or other luxurious spaces. The ‘Art event’ vocabulary is standard and
Art and Capitalism: Why Luxurious Hotel Matters in Indian Art? Read More »