Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Salvador Dali “The fact that I myself, at the moment of painting, do not understand my own pictures, does not […]
Surrealism gives importance to the subconscious. It is where an artist’s true imaginative and creative prowess resides. A Surrealist artwork tends to disavow the normalcy propagated by the rationalist movement. When we talk about surrealism, our mind wanders to The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali; his most recognised paintings amongst others. But Dali was
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Introduction A Russian airstrike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa has left a trail of destruction, damaging both the city’s major art institution and its vital port infrastructure. The attack, which occurred on a Sunday night, resulted in at least eight people being wounded. Artistic and Cultural Losses The Odesa Fine Arts Museum,
Famous modern artist Richard Serra is known for his enormous steel sculptures. His work frequently has large, curved forms that create a sense of disorientation for viewers. Serra’s work gradually grew larger as a result of his research of unusual materials, such as vulcanised rubber in Belts and molten lead in his Splash series. Like
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Art is either plagiarism or revolution Paul Gauguin Art inspires, motivates, and influences. Paul Émile Borduas understood it the best. A precursor of the avant-garde Automatiste movement, he radicalized Quebecian and global artists through his 1948 Refus
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The DSF (Danish Siddiqui Foundation) in collaboration with The Azadi Project is hosting a 2-day photo exhibition titled, “Rethinking Migration: Azadi to Co-exist”. The exhibition will take place 3rd and 4th of November 2023, at Triveni Kala Sangam in the National Capital, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition focuses on the themes of
Introduction In a significant development in the world of art and antiquities, Serop Simonian, the alleged leader of a suspected Egyptian antiquities trafficking ring, was arrested in Germany and subsequently transferred to France. This arrest is linked to an investigation into the sale of potentially smuggled Egyptian antiquities, valued at a staggering €60 million ($64
Introduction In the mid-20th century, a group of exceptionally talented artists hailing from Kovilpatti, a quaint town in Tamil Nadu, played a pivotal role in shaping the Indian calendar art industry. Guided by the visionary C Kondiah Raju, these artists, many of whom had backgrounds in drama scene painting, acting, and music for drama troupes,
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“For me, painting and meditation are the same thing. I depict the bliss I achieve while meditating on canvas so that viewers can experience these positive vibrations as well.” – Neeraj Goswami One is always intrigued by the oppositional relationship between the transcendent and the everyday. One prominent understanding of mysticism alerts us that meditation
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For centuries, geometric art has dominated the art world and has been recognised for its use of straightforward shapes, patterns, and mathematical accuracy. In addition to being aesthetically captivating, this art form demonstrates how humans are drawn to geometry and its various applications. We shall explore the realm of geometric art in this piece, including
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