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While we do agree that arts and crafts is a budding profession, it doesn’t stop there. Art is also therapy and a hobby. The best thing about arts and crafts is that it is quite inexpensive. You can make art out of anything within your reach, even if it is a ball pen. Edward Bulwer-Lytton […]
Rock?, Construction Paper?, Scissors✂️: Construction Paper Crafts to Get You Started Read More »
In an age where digital communication reigns supreme, there’s a timeless allure to calligraphy. Among its many forms, brush pen calligraphy remains an accessible option, blending tradition with modern convenience. Today, we’ll take a detour into the world of brush pen calligraphy, exploring what brush pens are, why they’re ideal for calligraphy, and providing a
Brush Pen Calligraphy for a Stroke of Genius Read More »
What is a museum but a souvenir of history? Indian museums and art galleries are the repositories of our primordial culture. Informative and educational, these museums remind us of the rich culture and heritage. One of the oldest art galleries in India is the Government Museum and Art Gallery at Chandigarh, which was engendered at
The Grand Collection of The Government Museum and Art Gallery Chandigarh Read More »
Brinda Miller, the chairperson of the Kala Ghoda Association and festival director, expresses satisfaction in continually pushing the envelope with each passing year. The festival, renowned among art enthusiasts, has become a staple in the annual calendar of cultural events. Miller credits social media for significantly boosting the festival’s visibility, allowing its message to reach
Top Selections for the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2024 by Brinda Miller Read More »
As the vibrant fabric of Indian art continues to evolve, contemporary artists are pushing limits, rethinking aesthetics, and providing new viewpoints on it. Galleries throughout India’s diverse geography are preparing to showcase the latest masterpieces in a series of organised art events in the new year that promise to draw spectators and provoke conversations. These
Beyond the Mainstream: Discovering the Best Emerging Art Exhibitions of January 2024 Read More »
India and Graphic Design India has been developing a great Indian graphic design culture within the region in recent times. Design as we know it is art which is part of a larger pantheon of visual communications, it is in architecture, visual arts, products, fashion, interior decoration, branding, etc. Graphic design in India has also
Design Dialogues, Graphic Design and the Indian Connect Read More »
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
Over the years of globalization and industrialization, many art forms, especially those that require handicraft skills have come to extinction or have been looked over in favour of machine-made items. One such art form that hails from the Kutch region of Gujarat, is known as Rogan art. The Rogan art form is so rare that
Obsolete: Why Gujarat’s Rogan Art is dying? Read More »
If you thought paper was only good for drawing, you were wrong. Not only can you make two-dimensional artwork on paper, but you can also make it three-dimensional. But how? The simple answer – paper mache. Paper mache has been around for centuries now. It recently found a new fan base as hobbyists try to
How to Make Paper Mache: Steps, Designs, and More.. Read More »
In a display of spirited bidding, the Winter Live Auction by Saffron Art concluded with several lots surpassing their pre-sale estimates and establishing world records for renowned artists. The star of the evening was Akbar Padamsee’s masterpiece, ‘Woman with Corn’ from 1952, which fetched an astonishing $3.12 million (Rs 25.89 crores). This sale not only
Winter Auction Triumph: Padamsee’s ‘Woman with Corn’ Sets Global Record at $3.12M Read More »