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Nelly Sethna was an Indian textile designer, writer, teacher, and activist. She was indeed the ‘queen of fibre’ as she dabbled in jute, silk, sisal, cotton, wool, leather, and more. She was also proficient in several techniques. Hand-weaving and hand-knotting came easily to her. Sethna was influenced by Scandinavian modernism. This is evident in her […]
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Introduction Jean-François Millet, a 19th-century French artist, remains a celebrated figure in the world of art, known for his contributions to the Realism movement. This article explores the life, art, and enduring legacy of Jean-François Millet, with a particular focus on his iconic painting “The Gleaners.” 1. The Life and Works of Jean-François Millet Jean-François
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Introduction Don Gummer, the renowned American sculptor, has made his name in the world of art with an impressive portfolio of stunning sculptures. His work, characterised by a deep understanding of form and a keen eye for detail, has drawn the attention of art enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at
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As an Art newspaper, Abir Pothi pays special importance to the dialogue that revolves around the term art in general. Therefore we have compiled a list of compelling and motivating quotes on arts and culture just in case you needed a little incentive today. Following are 11 Quotes on Arts and Culture by notable figures.
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Ved Prakash Bhardwaj While creating landscapes, it is not possible for everyone to convert them into abstract joy apart from real images. Nabibakshsh Mansoori succeeds in doing this in his paintings. Mansoori ji’s art journey is a journey of movement between shapes and abstract structures. He has also worked with human figures, which indicates his
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Amrita Sher Gil was a rebel and believed in living life on her own terms. She scandalised the society of her times with her various love affairs and unconventional ways. The legacy and thought she left at the age of 28 are unmatched till now. With a rebellious nature, the artist depicted sensitive figures and
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The show titled, ‘Together’ is accommodating 92 young and veteran artists exhibiting on one platform, to inspire and engage the society towards freedom of expression and unity, working together for a common goal with common values and ideas to create a great harmonious diverse society. The idea developed and launched by Mukul Panwar, germinated in
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Nidheesh: I was thinking when you were saying about your journey from the US to these places and looking with a very keen eye on art from different times. Ram, I was thinking of the journeys of people who came from small places; I came from a small town myself and I think you too
Kochi-Muziris Biennale from the year of its inception in 2012 has been a platform for 400 works by over 350 artists from across the world. It has hosted two million visitors in its four preceding editions so far. This year, in December 2022, the Biennale is gearing up for its fifth edition with a mission
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Port Muziris is one of India’s greatest archaeological findings of the 21st century. The port is no myth, we have conclusive evidence for its existence, yet it remains surrounded by grand historical, often hyperbolic, narratives. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has always maintained that it is as much about the art as it is about its host
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