Philip Guston, an influential American painter, was born on this day. His profound impact on the art world continues to resonate, captivating audiences with his unique vision and provocative style. Born on June 27, 1913, in Montreal, Canada, Guston’s family moved to Los Angeles when he was just six years old. It was there that […]
Devashish Gaur, an artist based in Delhi, embarked on a captivating artistic journey when he stumbled upon an old box of family photographs during home renovations in 2019. Intrigued by the images, many of which featured his grandfather, Gaur decided to utilise them in an ongoing series of complex photo-based artworks that blur the boundaries
One of India’s most renowned ceramic artists, Ray Meeker – an American by birth – was born in California in 1944. Meeker did his BFA in architecture and ceramics from the University of South California during the 1960s when he also met his partner and artist Deborah Smith before both moved to India in 1971.
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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
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Tsuktiben Jamir In art, inspiration can lead to incredible creations that captivate the imagination and evoke a sense of wonder. However, sometimes that inspiration becomes the centre of a brewing conflict, as two artists find themselves entangled in a dispute over a mesmerizing display of coloured light. Yvette Mattern, a visual artist, claims that her
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Tsuktiben Jamir With its rich culture and art, India weaves a vibrant tapestry that has mesmerised people worldwide for centuries. From awe-inspiring ancient monuments and temples to lively festivals and diverse traditional crafts, India offers its locals and visitors a treasure trove of experiences. The country’s cultural heritage is a testament to its glorious past,
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Birds and animals play an important role in human life. They are essential to many facets of human life, including food, entertainment, and ecological harmony. Due of the numerous advantages they provide, humans have frequently equated them with deities and given them supernatural abilities. Human and animal existence have been intertwined since the stone era.
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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
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Generative AI, with its ability to create art and other forms of creative output, has raised crucial questions about ownership and authorship. As these AI tools, such as Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, gain prominence, concerns arise regarding the compensation of artists whose work is used to train AI models, ownership of AI-generated images, and the
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Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has recently introduced a pioneering initiative called the “Mukhyamantri Lok Kalakar Protsahan Yojana-2023” to provide guaranteed employment opportunities to folk artists in the state. Taking inspiration from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), this scheme aims to support and promote the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan by