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The seventh iteration of Abir India’s First Take 2023 is about to engulf the vivacious city of Ahmedabad. This event is more than just a show; it is a demonstration of the ability of art to transcend boundaries and captivate hearts. It’s important to consider Abir India’s extraordinary journey to this point as the expectation […]
First Take 2023: Who are the Jury Members and Why Are They Important? Read More »
Abir India, a charitable trust dedicated to nurturing and promoting artistic talent, connects artists with patrons both within India and internationally. Started in 2016 by Ruby Jagrut, an advocate for natural dyes who is located in Ahmedabad focuses on showcasing the work of young artists from various regions of urban and rural India, Abir provides platforms for virtual
Abir India’s Annual Fest ‘First Take’ Starts November 24th. Read More »
Renowned Mexican painter and muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883–1949) is well-known for his important contributions to the Mexican muralism movement. Orozco, who was born in Zapotlán, Jalisco, Mexico, on November 23, 1883 (today Ciudad Guzmán), was a key figure in the creative and cultural revival that followed the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). Orozco, Diego Rivera, and
José Clemente Orozco: Art of Political Murals and Social Revolution in Mexico Read More »
At a point where the world is divided into binary gender discourses, only a few artists are successful in expressing the innate ‘identity.’ An artist who does that like no other is Bharti Kher. Kher was born in 1969 in London where she received her education; at Middlesex Polytechnic, London and Newcastle Polytechnic, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Bharti Kher’s Blasphemous Bodies Bound by Bindis Read More »
While art lovers and connoisseurs could appreciate the art produced in India before the 19th century; a perception was created that in this vast world– populated by diverse styles and schools— the artists did not leave any trace of their identity. In this sea of anonymity, an art lover would strain ears to hear at
Goswami’s research on Nainsukh influenced scholarship on art history Read More »
From a young age, Hitler understood that he aspired to be an artist while growing up in Linz, Austria. His devoted mother even gave him a lot of support in his endeavours. But most parents do not want their children to live the clichéd life of an artist, particularly that of an ill-tempered, strict civil
Adolf Hitler: When Monster Tried (and Failed) to Be an Artist Read More »
French Baroque painter Nicholas Poussin, sometimes Nicolas Poussin, was born in Les Andelys, Normandy, on June 15, 1594. He was an influential player in the formation of European classical art and is frequently regarded as one of the best painters of the 17th century. The classical clarity, composition, and intellectual rigour define Poussin’s art. The
Nicholas Poussin: Classicism and Baroque Allegory, Messages from a Mythical Land Read More »
Introduction C.L. Porinchukutty, the former chairman of Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, breathed his last in Dubai at 91. Born in 1932 to the Louis-Thandamma couple in Chiranellur, near Kechery in Thrissur district, Porinchukutty had a remarkable journey in the world of fine arts. Career and Achievements Porinchukutty played a pivotal role in the transformation of the
What is Textile Design? The artistic and practical skill applied to textiles is referred to as textile designs. By combining components such as colour, pattern, and texture, textile designers create surfaces that are visually appealing for apparel, accessories, and home decor. Their trade combines old-world ways with contemporary technology; printing, weaving, and embroidery are common
Trends in Textile Design: From Prints to Flowers and Digital Evolution Read More »
“I have seized the light! I have arrested his flight! The sun himself in future shall draw my pictures!” Louis Daguerre At one point or the other, you might have taken a selfie, made a video, or sent a snap. While clicking a picture is as easy as inhaling oxygen, not everyone may answer the
Louis Daguerre’s Invention of Daguerreotype Photography and Diorama Theatre Read More »