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In March 1999, Crayola made a quiet but significant decision that would mark only the third name change in the company’s 96-year history. The beloved “Indian red” crayon would be getting a new identity, not because of the color itself, but because of the confusion and misunderstandings its name was causing in classrooms across America.

Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Kara Walker Sugar crystallizes something in our American soul. It is emblematic of all industrial processes. And of the idea

The Garden of Earthly Delights, an iconic triptych painting created by the enigmatic Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch, is a masterpiece that has enthralled and perplexed audiences for centuries. Completed around the year 1500, this intricate and surreal artwork is shrouded in mystery, inviting viewers to delve into its depths and unravel its hidden meanings. The

“In Europe I felt that I have to go away from this kind of greyness and from this strange light in order to be able to breathe. Here everything is natural. There I was not natural and honest because I was born with a certain thirst for colour and in Europe the colours are pale

Manjeera Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Günther Förg Really, painting should be sexy. It should be sensual. These are things that will always escape the

For centuries, the detailed and colorful embroidery of the Kachhi Rabari community has been a key cultural practice in Kutch, Gujarat. Today, this traditional art form is well-known worldwide. It is deeply connected to the life, identity, and history of the nomadic Rabari people. The Rabaris mainly raise camels and are nomadic herders of sheep,

The post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism first appeared in the 1940s. It emphasises the spontaneous and dynamic application of paint on the canvas, often using large brushstrokes to depict the emotional and subconscious aspects of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly impacted the development of contemporary art and the mid-20th-century

The art form of Kerala – ‘God’s Own Country,’ offers a rich cultural tapestry that reflects the region’s history, spirituality, and diversity. Kerala’s art forms encompass a wide spectrum of expressions, ranging from classical dance forms like Kathakali and Mohiniattam to folk arts such as Theyyam and Thiruvathirakali. Each art form is a testament to