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Modernist Sculpture and Brâncuși’s Pioneering Role in Its Development

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Constantin Brâncuși's Princess X

Constantin Brâncuși: A Trailblazer of Modern Sculpture Constantin Brâncuși, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, is widely regarded as the father of modern sculpture. He was born today, on the 19th of February 1876. He is known for his innovative approach, marked by simplicity, abstraction, and exploring the innate essence of […]

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Remembering Karl Lagerfeld Fashion Icon

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Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019), an influential fashion designer who left an indelible mark on the industry through his groundbreaking work as creative director at Chanel and Fendi. Known for his distinctive appearance—featuring white hair, black sunglasses, and fingerless gloves—Lagerfeld transformed Chanel after joining in 1983, restoring its status as a premier fashion house. His remarkable career,

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The Founder of Iran’s First Art Gallery Created Sculptures Using Industrial Scrap

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Remembering Jazeh Tabatabai February 9 marks 17 years since the passing of Iranian avant-garde painter, poet, and sculptor, Jazeh Tabatabai. He was the founder and director of Iran Modern Art Gallery — the first art gallery in Iran — he was born in 1931 and began his creative oeuvre at age 12, writing plays and

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Felix Vallotton’s Mastery in Capturing the Mood and Atmosphere

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Portrait of Artist Felix Vallotton

The life I live is the opposite of the life I dreamed of. I love seclusion, silence, cultivated thinking and reasoned action – and I have to deal with machinations, foolish talk and vain affectation. Felix Vallotton Who Was Felix Vallotton Felix Edouard Vallotton was a Swiss-born French painter, printmaker, illustrator, and writer. He was

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Constitution Day: Why Do We Celebrate Beohar Rammanohar Sinha’s Art on Constitution Day?

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Beohar Rammanohar Sinha, artist who contributed to the Indian Constitution's design, alongside an excerpt of the original handwritten Constitution of India, highlighting its artistic details and historical significance.

Introduction Every year on 26 November, Constitution Day of India also celebrated as “National Law Day”, marks the adoption of the Constitution of India as the supreme law of the land. On 26 September 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India and it came into force on January 26 of 1950.

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What Makes Tomie Ohtake’s Abstract Art So Timeless?

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Tomie Ohtake seated in her studio, wearing black clothing and glasses, smiling gently. Behind her are vibrant abstract paintings, including a red canvas with subtle tonal variations and a blue canvas featuring a bold red curved form, reflecting her signature style of abstract expressionism.

Introduction Tomie Ohtake (1913-2015) is one of the known Brazilian modernist artists. Best known for her abstract expressionist pieces, Ohtake’s artistic practice spanned painting, sculpture and printmaking, fusing the cultural legacies of both her native Japan and her adopted home in Brazil. Her career lasted for more than sixty years, relieving her of interest in

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