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Selecting the perfect pen for sketching is a pivotal decision for artists of all levels, as it can profoundly influence the outcome of their creations. Among the plethora of options available, certain pens stand out for their exceptional performance, versatility, and ability to bring visions to life on paper. From the precise lines of fine […]
An Artist’s Must-Haves: The Best Pens For Sketching Read More »
Centre of International Modern Art (CIMA) commemorates its three decades journey with a grand exhibition of over 50 works The Center of International Modern Art (CIMA) is bringing the curtains down to the six-month-long celebratory fervour of its 30-year journey with a grand exhibition titled “Fantastic Realities and Beyond” at the Visual Arts Gallery from
CIMA Commemorates Three-Decade Journey with “Fantastic Realities and Beyond” Read More »
In an age dominated by social media, the traditional museum experience is increasingly being reshaped by the pervasive influence of selfie culture. While museums have long faced threats to their collections from various sources, the rise of selfie-takers presents a unique and growing challenge that demands attention from museum administrators and insurers. Robert Read, head
Is Selfie Culture Endangering Museum Artefacts? Read More »
If the experience is as bewitching as Ojas Art Gallery’s newest exhibition, ‘Another Master’, nobody would want to miss out on the opportunity to bask in the spiritual impact of Gond art. Anubhav Nath the curatorial director of Ojas Art is presenting a solo exhibition by Ram Singh Urveti of Pradhan Gond Tribe that reminisces
Ram Singh Urveti’s ‘Another Master’ Reciprocates The Fantasy of Gond Art Read More »
The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM), located in the centre of Bellevue, Washington, is a shining example of artistic expression and a cross-cultural meeting point. But beneath its graceful exterior, there is a deepening financial problem that is endangering the company itself. The organisation, which aims to bring together fine art, craft, and design, has started
Washington’s The Bellevue Arts Museum in Dire Financial Crisis: Struggles to Stay Afloat 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
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
A Feverish Overture of Love and Passion: Raza’s Early Years in Paris Read More »
A lean, old, bald man clothed in a white dhoti, wearing round glasses and holding a cane stick. We have all come across this iconic representation at some point. As simple and mundane as it may sound, this image of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, has stayed in our visual memories for
Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin’s powerful exhibition Shadow Circus can be described as a memorialising project that throws much-needed light on a lesser-known episode from the history of Tibet, a nation that has witnessed systemic colonisation over the past seven decades. Through the use of archival material, it documents the intrepid resistance put up by
When we think of landscape, we think of the mountains, the meandering streams, flora, and fauna. But nobody has contributed more to landscape paintings than the Chinese. For centuries, simple Chinese landscape paintings have bewitched viewers with their serene and calming beauty, intricate detail, and profound symbolism. Rooted in ancient traditions and philosophical principles, Chinese
From The Gigantic Mountains to The Deepest Rivers: Chinese Landscape Painting Read More »