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10th July 2024. ON THIS DAY Giorgio de Chirico, born on July 10th, 1888, was an Italian artist whose Metaphysical Art was deeply influenced by philosophy. His works, created between 1911 and 1917, were unlike anything else being produced in Europe at the time. They were termed “Metaphysical Painting” by French poet and critic Guillaume […]
Giorgio Chirico and the Influence of Philosophy in His Metaphysical Art. Read More »
June 21, On This Day; 1928; J Swaminathan was born Credited with the discovery of legendary Gond tribal artist from Madhya Pradesh, Jangarh Singh Shyam, Jagdish Swaminathan — commonly known as J Swaminathan — was a renowned Indian artist, painter, poet and writer in his own right, and also a member of the Communist Party
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22nd February, 2023. ON THIS DAY. Manjeera When the ship left, I looked at the shores of Bombay with tremendous emotion in my heart. Raza said these words as he boarded SS Stetenham to Marseille in 1950. He was not only leaving behind his homeland; he was leaving his family, his history, and essentially his
A Feverish Overture of Love and Passion: Raza’s Early Years in Paris Read More »
February 13, ON THIS DAY Technique does not constitute art. Nor is it a vague, fuzzy romantic quality known as ‘beauty,’ remote from the realities of everyday life. It is the depth and intensity of an artist’s experience that are the first importance in art. – Grant Wood Grant Wood is significant in American art
7th Feb 1741, ON THIS DAY Henry Fuseli, born on February 7, 1741, was an artist whose works were far beyond the trends of his days. Let’s explore the life and legacy of this significant Romantic figure as we celebrate the anniversary of his birth. A Brief Biography Henry Fuseli, originally named Johann Heinrich Füssli,
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Born on this day – November 28th, 1757 – William Blake, was a seminal figure in both literature and art. His life was characterised by both financial hardship and artistic talent. Recognized more as a poet posthumously, he defied the norms of his time, rejecting the formal precision of Neoclassical art and challenging the Enlightenment’s
Poetic Canvases and Brushed Verses: 11 Paintings By William Blake Read More »
Do all roads lead to Rome? We believe they do! The world has so much to thank Italy for. Whether it is their cheeses, wines, luxury automobiles, or calendar, Italy is undoubtedly a strong cultural mecca of Europe. Although we are all familiar with the artworks of Caravaggio, Michelangelo, or Leonardo Da Vinci, one artist
Etched into the Reality: Bartolomeo Pinelli – Master Engraver and Illustrator Read More »
“I have seized the light! I have arrested his flight! The sun himself in future shall draw my pictures!” Louis Daguerre At one point or the other, you might have taken a selfie, made a video, or sent a snap. While clicking a picture is as easy as inhaling oxygen, not everyone may answer the
Louis Daguerre’s Invention of Daguerreotype Photography and Diorama Theatre Read More »
Born Pierre-Maurice-Raymond Duchamp on November 5, 1876, in Danville, France, Raymond Duchamp-Villon played a crucial role in the early 20th-century development of Cubist sculpture. His unique style, which blended geometric abstraction and dynamic energy, left a lasting impression on the art world. Despite the terribly brief life Duchamp-Villon had due to sickness during World War
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Walker Evans, a well-known American photographer, transformed photography in the 20th century by capturing the spirit of working-class America with unwavering candour. His photographs, which are distinguished by their accuracy, clarity, and profound understanding of the human condition, have had an undying influence on the photographic community and influenced our perception of America’s past. This
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