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What happens after the invention of Photography? In the age of smartphones, everybody is a shutterbug, and millions of images are produced and distributed daily on the web. Today the world celebrates Photography Day through photos captured in worlds the most valued cameras and smartphones. Historically, Photography is only affordable for some; now, anyone can […]
How Photography Influenced, Changed and Modernised Art Read More »
In a remarkable confluence of art, spirituality, and history, a group of 75 gifted artists is set to embark on an extraordinary endeavor at the heart of Ayodhya, India. Their mission: to create a vivid tapestry of works centered around Lord Ram, delving into both “the Man and the Idea.” This artistic venture will culminate
A Group of 75 Gifted Artists is Set to Paint Lord Ram at the Heart of Ayodhya Temple Read More »
Cubism as an Art school developed at the beginning of the 20th century, after the experimental art practice of artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in the 1907-08 period. Cubism is considered a rebellious new technique for portraying (un)reality, bringing diverse stances of matters (usually entities or figurines) jointly in the same painting, resulting
Cubism: Portraying (Un)Reality, Questioning the Form and Space Read More »
19 Aug’23, ON THIS DAY Why is The progressive art movement influential because they intend to break the rule and style of Indian art. In a word, they modernised Indian Art in different tones and method as they are a group of people who thinks differently. After independence, the Indian Art scene eagerly looked for
H A Gade: A Man Who Brings Modernism to Indian Art Read More »
“The painter’s art, as I see it, is about making poetic images visible.” René Magritte Who invent surrealistic Art is a challenging question in art history. Most artists have some layer of surrealism, and most artworks play ambiguous roles in human expressive history. Which elements can people easily understand, from clouds, pipes, bowler hats,
René Magritte: Rebel in Surrealism, Prophet in Art, Mystic in Poetic Images Read More »
“ Dad, please get me a Barbie like Shreya!” “Sure dear one, I will get you a doll this weekend.” “No dad. Not a doll, but Barbie. She is Barbie!” A phenomenal creation by Mattel, ideated by Ruth Handler, Barbie was born in 1959. Inspired by, Bild Lilli, the German sexy doll used as novelty gift for men, Barbie
Barbie: Not Just A Doll. Read More »
In an interview with the poet Arundhati Subramanium, the artist Gieve Patel talked about a phrase from Wassily Kandinsky’s book ‘Concerning the Spiritual in Art’ that has informed his artistic practice as a painter and a writer. Kandinsky’s mandate suggests, “Write when you feel an inner need or don’t.” Born on 18th August 1940,
Of Brushes and Poems: The Eclecticism of Gieve Patel Read More »
17 Aug’23, ON THIS DAY “I remember everything I know even the most superficial things. And what comes out is in my canvases”. -Larry Rivers On this significant day, we turn our focus to the remarkable artistic journey of Larry Rivers. As the art world commemorates Larry Rivers’ birthday (17 Aug’1923), we delve into his
Exploring the Creative Legacy of Artist Larry Rivers and His Captivating Paintings Read More »
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Art has long been celebrated as a vessel through which individuals express their innermost thoughts, emotions, and experiences. In literature, the artistic journey often serves as a poignant reflection of the human condition, offering readers insights into the complexities of self-discovery and self-expression. One such masterpiece
INTRODUCTION Madhya Pradesh has held a significant position in the realm of weaving, tracing its origins back to texts from the 7th and 12th centuries. This longstanding tradition of textile craftsmanship endures to this day. Around 1350, Koshti weavers, hailing from Jhansi, embarked on a migratory journey to Chanderi, where they eventually settled. However, it
Ancient and Present Roots Of Chanderi Weaving in Madhya Pradesh Read More »