Human society lives for its fashion trends- the explosive, colourful choices that have come to mark specific periods in time also often represent the socio-economic atmosphere of the era they originated in. While a major criticism of trends is that they are short-lived, in recent decades, a cyclical pattern has been noticed in popular fashion […]
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Sachida Nagdev was born on his day October 25, 1939. At the young age of nine, he sought out freehand guidance from neighbourhood signboard painters, which marked the beginning of his career as a painter. His love of the arts was sparked by this early experience, and he spent the rest of his life developing
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Indian cartoonist, illustrator, and humorist RK Laxman was a renowned artist. When Laxman was a student at Maharaja College in Mysore, he started drawing stories written by his older brother, R. K. Narayan, for The Hindu. This was the beginning of his voyage into the worlds of art and satire. In the beginning, he wrote
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A. Ramachandran is renowned for his vivid paintings that are filled with iconic Indian images, but he has also been quietly creating a parallel universe in the field of sculpture. Through a wonderful show called “Ramachandran: A Retrospective of Sculptures,” the master artist’s sculptures, which were sometimes eclipsed by his paintings, are now receiving the
Introduction Mark Rothko, known for his iconic colour field paintings, is being celebrated at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. This grand exhibition takes visitors on a journey through his artistic evolution, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of his career. Curated by Suzanne Pagé and Christopher Rothko, the artist’s son, this retrospective offers a
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Within the realm of art, there exist individuals whose artistic creations surpass traditional limits and serve as evidence of a lasting influence. One such artist is Kalamandalam Bindhulekha, whose mural painting journey skillfully weaves her own interpretations within the rich tapestry of history. Her canvases are nothing short of captivating as they take viewers to
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Introduction On October 17, 2023, New Delhi witnessed a momentous occasion as the Kalabhumi Institute of Fine Arts & Design achieved recognition in three prestigious world records. The “The Pride of India” Award Ceremony 2023, held at the Laugh Store Vegas Mall in Sector 14 Dwarka, New Delhi, marked the remarkable achievements of Kalabhumi, notably
Introduction Over 2,000 visual artists, writers, actors, and cultural figures have come together to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in an open letter circulating online. Their collective voice is calling for an end to the suffering faced by the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza, referring to it as a “collective punishment on an unimaginable
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In a baffling turn of events, six valuable historical paintings stolen from the town hall in Medemblik, Holland, have reappeared without warning at the doorstep of an art detective in Amsterdam, Arthur Brand, renowned for his success in recovering stolen art, including a Van Gogh and a Picasso painting. Surprise Delivery to Art Detective According
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Historically, building an art collection has been a gradual process, taking years, if not decades, to amass a significant array of artworks. Collectors often found themselves in a situation where their acquisitions exceeded the available wall space in their primary and secondary residences, leading to a growing need for storage. ARTnews Top 200 Collectors List:
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