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As the exhibition craze begins in Delhi, Ankush Safaya’s (b. 1985, Hoshiarpur, Punjab) “MEMORY TRACE / DAPAAN*(…it is said) intertwines abstract concepts and engaging narratives about people’s lives in meticulous ways. The narratives consist of the fabricated stories he created as a devoted admirer of films by Kurosawa and Tarkovsky and painters like Jackson Pollock. […]
Strife and Serenity in Ankush Safaya’s Dapaan Read More »
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
In Christopher Nolan’s latest film, “Oppenheimer,” the renowned artist Pablo Picasso makes a star appearance alongside the famed physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The movie delves into Oppenheimer’s life, exploring both his scientific brilliance and personal complexities, while also drawing intriguing connections to Picasso’s work. Among these connections is a significant moment in the film where
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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 »
Amidst the aftermath of a highly publicized libel trial and personal upheavals, renowned actor Johnny Depp finds solace and catharsis in the world of art. After the successful release of his second series of silkscreen prints earlier this year, Depp has taken on a new and deeply personal subject: himself. This latest artistic mission showcases
Johny Depp Gets Deep Into Arts in Pursuit of Therapy! Read More »
The Arnolfini Portrait is the most celebrated and debated portrait due to its ambiguity. The painting is precise, but the intent of the painting is not apparent, and many questions arise because of the signature of the artist and the way he put things in a composition. The Arnolfini Portrait (1434) by Jan Van Eyck’s
A Mysterious Story of a Mirror in Western Art Read More »
“My paintings, with their pulsating energy, vibrant colours, and interesting textures, are a homage to the kala (art) of India. They are an ode to memories, to the sights and sounds of the ruins that I saw and absorbed as a child while growing up in Gujarat. Viewers can perceive it in their own manner—it
Pioneering Indian Modernism: The High Relief Encaustic Paintings of Shanti Dave Read More »
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
We know how treasures are robbed during wartime. War gives the winning team the ultimate freedom to do anything against the lost. Usually, most winners (mis)use this freedom at most and commit as many crimes against the lost, including looting precious materials, gold and other valuable things and setting fire to their heritage and history.
And the Art Thieves’ Award for Most Appealing Work Goes to ‘Ghent Altarpiece’ Read More »