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11 Famous Friendship Day Arts that You Need to See on International Friendship Day

2 Aug’24, ON THIS DAY Friendship Day is a global holiday that celebrates the importance of loving, platonic relationships. It was first proposed in Paraguay in 1958 by Joyce Hall. The original date of celebration was 2 August, but it has since been moved to 7 August due to de-synchronization in the United States. Today […]

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Celebrating Tyeb Mehta: A Glimpse into the Legendary Artist’s Masterpieces

26th July, 2023 ON THIS DAY “When you are young, you try to understand the world. As you grow old, you try to understand yourself. Your work then becomes the essence of these efforts.” -Tyeb Mehta Today marks a momentous occasion in the art world as we celebrate the birth anniversary of the renowned Indian

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Celebrating Rembrandt’s Birthday: Exploring the Artistic Legacy of the Master Painter

15 July, 1606 ON THIS DAY On this special day, we celebrate the birth anniversary of one of the most influential painters in history, Rembrandt van Rijn. Born on July 15th, 1606, Rembrandt left an indelible mark on the art world with his remarkable talent and innovative techniques. Let us delve into the world of

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Giuseppe Arcimboldo and His Objects of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Fish

ON THIS DAY, 11 July 1593 Italian Mannerist painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo is well known for his unique and occasionally horrific human portraits made of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and fish died today on 1593. His distinct collage technique, which oozes humour and the strange, enthrals onlookers with its minute details and allegorical depth. Despite the fact

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Giorgio Chirico and the Influence of Philosophy in His Metaphysical Art.

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

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A Feverish Overture of Love and Passion: Raza’s Early Years in Paris

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

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Decoding Grant Wood’s Masterpiece: the Symbolism and Social Commentary in ‘American Gothic’

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

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Celebrating the Birth of a Romantic Art Icon Called Henry Fuseli

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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Poetic Canvases and Brushed Verses: 11 Paintings By William Blake

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

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