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Exploring René Magritte’s Enigmatic Underpainting A Fascinating Discovery Researchers at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (RMFAB) in Brussels have made a captivating discovery—an underpainting within a René Magritte artwork that may depict his beloved wife and muse, Georgette. This intriguing revelation sheds new light on the renowned surrealist artist’s creative process and […]
In 1789, a famous British landscape artist, Thomas Daniell, visited the affluent city of Varanasi with his nephew William Daniell. Amazed by the marvel of the temple architecture of the town, he painted the famous image ‘Hindu Temples at Brindavan’ in 1797. Daniell’s painting does not try to capture the contemporary life of the country’s
Servants of God, the Wife of the Whole Town; Visual Narratives of Devadasi Read More »
The much-anticipated exhibition, “Cut from the Same Cloth,” by renowned visual artist Seema Kohli, finally opened at Bikaner House on Friday, captivating art enthusiasts with its intriguing exploration of the female form through the exquisite medium of embroidery. Featuring an impressive collection of 15 artworks, each carefully crafted with silk and cotton threads, beads, and
The Reality of Climate Change As we confront the urgency of the climate crisis, the impact of rising sea levels cannot be ignored. Coastal communities, home to around 900 million people, face the acute threat of disappearing due to increasing flood risks. Instead of relying solely on traditional methods like seawalls, some architects are pioneering
Throughout history, as art objects have circulated globally, they have usually flowed toward money or political power. Increasingly, today, we hear calls to reverse this flow – to send stolen objects or the spoils of war and colonial domination back to their ‘home’. Most of these appeals’ speak truth to power, as it were, asking
Kavita Singh: Voice of Indian Art, Resilience of Opinion Read More »
Enigmatic street artist Banksy has captivated the world with his provocative and politically charged art. From iconic paintings like “Girl with a Balloon” and “The Flower Thrower” to bold and self-destructive masterpieces like “Love in the Bin,” Banksy’s creations have become protest, peace and a symbol of social expression through stencils and murals he relies
11 Famous Banksy Artworks You Should Definetly Know About Read More »
Indian Art and cultural space lost a prominent critical voice last day, Kavita Singh (58), a renowned art historian, scholar, writer, former Professor and dean at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and winner of the prestigious 2018 Infosys Prize for Humanities, passed away on Sunday. She was one of the
Eminent Art historian and Educator Kavita Singh passes away Read More »
A Luxurious Bargain and Elusive Access Private foundations offer a lucrative tax-saving opportunity for the ultrawealthy to donate valuable assets while promising public benefits. However, investigations reveal that some donors have exploited this system to claim millions in tax deductions while offering limited or no public access to their donated assets. The Carolands Mansion –
A Bold Climate Protest at the National Gallery Climate activists from the group “This is Rigged” staged a bold protest at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh on Wednesday, targeting a portrait of King Charles III. The protest aimed to draw attention to the government’s stance on new oil and gas projects and demand
Eduardo Kac’s Decades-Long Vision Takes Shape Renowned artist Eduardo Kac is about to accomplish a lifelong dream with his artwork Ágora (1986-2023), a piece specifically designed for deep space. After three decades of waiting for the perfect opportunity, Ágora is set to embark on a journey beyond Earth’s atmosphere. But this space voyage is not
Artist Eduardo Kac to Send a Hologram Into Space. What does it mean to us? Read More »