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17th Sep’ 2023 ON THIS DAY “Art is always ahead of time. Tomorrow, they will understand it” —M. F. Husain Early Moorings M. F. Husain, popularly hailed as the ‘Picasso of India’, was born on this day, 17th September, in 1915. Maqbool Fida Husain was born in Pandharpur, in Maharashtra today and then in the […]
When we think of the quirky and unforgettable characters of Charles Dickens and their hold over British readerly imagination in the 19th century, we wholeheartedly pay tribute – and rightly so – to the impeccable writing skill of Dickens as an author but what we often fail to acknowledge is the role of illustrators like
Namboothiri: Kerala’s Master Illustrator, Cartoonist and A People’s Artist Read More »
Introduction John Frederick Herring Sr., born 299 years ago in 1795, remains one of the most celebrated British equestrian painters. Known for his vivid depictions of horses, Herring’s works gained recognition in royal circles and are still admired today for their attention to detail and realism. Early Life and Passion for Horses John Frederick Herring
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On September 11, 2001, there was a terrible tragedy that dramatically altered the direction of countless life paths and institutions. Among the casualties were the offices of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council in Building 5 of the World Trade Center and two studios on the 91st and 92nd floors of the North Tower. This is
The Lost Art Studios in the 9/11 Attacks Read More »
Nicolai Abildgaard: A Pioneer of Danish Neoclassical Art Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard, born on September 11, 1743, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is considered one of the most influential figures in Danish Neoclassical art. Known for his versatile talents, Abildgaard made significant contributions as a painter, sculptor, and architect. His work played a crucial role in shaping the
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Kobayashi Kiyochika: The Last Ukiyo-e Master Early Life and Influences Kobayashi Kiyochika was born in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) in 1847, at a time when Japan was on the verge of significant transformation. Raised in a samurai family, Kiyochika was deeply influenced by traditional Japanese art and culture. However, after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan
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How many times have you found yourself in a state of bewilderment while gazing at a piece of artwork asking yourself why is it even here? It’s just a pile of rubbles or a shoe attached to metal strings. How would you even consider it as art? It doesn’t look like art. Well, what is
The Concept of Art or the Art of Concept? Sol LeWitt Has the Answer Read More »
ON THIS DAY 19th-Century Photographer Giorgio Sommer Today, we celebrate the birthday of Giorgio Sommer, a prominent figure in the history of photography whose work continues to captivate and inspire. Born on September 1, 1834, Sommer was an Italian photographer renowned for his exceptional documentation of the cultural and architectural heritage of Italy and beyond.
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29 AUG, 1935: ON THIS DAY “To me, art should be as good as [Munshi] Premchand, as good as [Rabindranath] Tagore, as good as Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. It should be read by each and every one. They should feel thrilled by it and feel it is my own life, it is my own culture that
From Political to Poetic: The Artistic Evolution of A. Ramachandran Read More »
SM Sultan’s Life Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, popularly known as SM Sultan, was a Bangladeshi decolonial artist who worked in painting and drawing. He was born on this day, August 10, 1923, in Jessore, Bangladesh. His works were characterized by their repeated selection of subjects in the form of peasants engaged in labour. To enhance this