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Iftikar Ahmed Auguste Rodin, the renowned sculptor, delved into the expressive potential of the human figure, emphasising what he called the “body gesture.” According to Rodin, it was not just the face that conveyed thoughts and emotions; rather, various body parts such as hands, arms, and torsos could encapsulate the essence of feeling. Amongst the […]
Rodin’s Hands: Portraits of Emotion and the Power of Gesture Read More »
Kritika Verma I knew little about street art or traditional Graffiti when I began working on this thesis. I needed to immerse myself in the street art scene to understand it from an insider’s perspective. This method helped me better understand the relationships between individuals, art, and public spaces. I began communicating with street artists
Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in India Read More »
Smriti Malhotra The Roy Lichtenstein Foundation has donated around 186 works of the late artist and other materials to many institutions ahead of the Pop Artist’s 100th Birth Anniversary in October. Many renowned institutions such as Albertina in Vienna, The Colby College of Museum Art in Waterville, Maine,The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Vaishnavi Srivastava Happy Pride! As Pride Month kicks off we at Abir Pothi compiled a list of paintings in art history that are, well, just a little bit fruity. So next time a boomer hits you with a “I come from a generation where a couple means a man and a woman” you have 11
11 Famous Works in Art History That Depict Queer Love. Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Video games have emerged as a rich medium of artistic expression, allowing its developers to convey complex situations, explore profound narratives and themes and create immersive experiences for its players. There is a great interplay of visual arts, musical experiences, storytelling, mythological setups, and interactivity within the player and games. The history
Are Video Games A Means Of Artistic Expression? Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava What makes a typical South Asian or Middle Eastern portrayal in media from a white man’s point of view? How about Sitar music, while we’re at it add in a couple of spears for weapons, throw in a couple of elephant tusks, oh! And the turbans! never forget the turbans. This predominance and
India In Western Video Games: Either a Mysterious Land or a Trashy Slum. Read More »
Smriti Malhotra The new Parliament building was unveiled on 28th May 2023 by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The building which is reflective of the vast and diverse democracy of India houses great works of arts by eminent artists and sculptors. According to officials, the art at the new Parliament is the result of almost 75
The Indian Narrative: Artworks within India’s New Parliament Read More »
Digvijay Nikam No matter where I was in the world, I would step outside with my paints and materials and paint as if I were touched by a force that gave me an inner realization of the reason for living. There was no one else around. Just the cold wind or warm breeze, the empty
The Captivating Photorealist Paintings of Shibu Natesan Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Indian crafts as we know are a repository of century-old traditions that continue to pass down through generations. These crafts aren’t simply serving a utilitarian purpose but have beautiful stories and narratives to tell of our great culture. Encompassing a wide range of techniques such as weaving, pottery, embroidery, metalwork, wood-carving, woodwork, and
How Sustainable is Indian Craft? Read More »
Krispin Joseph PX We are living in an artificial intelligence period. AI has become a hot topic in different areas, and AI manages many intelligible contents, including Art. AI can make Art and recreate Art, and AI can read any text, even if the script still needs to be deciphered. Reading, analysing and understanding ancient
AI read Ancient Mesopotamian Literature; What is Next? Read More »