Ved Prakash Bhardwaj ‘ART FOR HOPE ‘initiative, supported by the Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd., showcases India’s best young talents in diverse fields of arts, crafts, and sociocultural initiatives. This is the 2nd edition of the program where 25 artists and 10 art collectives are the winners of […]
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Manjeera The entire attention of the art world is held up by Dubai this week, as the sixteenth edition of the international art fair Art Dubai launched an enthralling and diverse collection of contemporary art. The art fair opened to select audience on invite-only basis on 1st March at Madinat Jumeirah, featuring over 120 contemporary,
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Manjeera “Tintin is me… my eyes, my feelings, my lungs, my guts!… I believe I am the only person able to animate him, the only person able to give him a soul.” -Hergé Georges Prosper Remi, better known as Hergé, is one of the most well-recognized cartoonists in the world; you hear his name and
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Fabric is something that is integral to many cultures all over the world. It conveys a sense of history and past, revealing the roots of the region. The striking colors and fascinating patterns of the hand-printed fabrics created by the female artists of Maningrida instill a sense of awe as one gazes at them. Jarracharra brings
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Rajesh Kumar “In the best art there is an inescapable element of strangeness, the sense of a novel wonder, a mystery burning at the heart of life, and it is the strangeness this incandescence which above all the painting of Mithila transmits”. The overwritten statement is the words William G. Archer chose to end his
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Vandana Shukla Humour has been an essential element of art since the earliest times. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, artists have used humour to engage, entertain, and enlighten their audiences. Once we take a closer glimpse into Indian art, we find out that it also hosts a rich history of humour that is
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Ved Prakash Bhardwaj Nandlal Bose’s name is prominent among the artists who contributed the most to shaping modern Indian art. At a time when western art had a strong influence on modern art in Bengal, Nandlal Bose differed from the rest and brought an Indian touch to local art. In the beginning, Nandlal only made
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Manjeera March 1, ON THIS DAY Oskar Kokoschka, an Austrian painter and author is remembered for his expressive paintings and drawings that convey the brutality of human emotions in their rawest form. He was a leading figure in the Expressionist movement in Austria and Germany in the early 20th century and his paintings focused
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Manjeera February 28, ON THIS DAY Life is chaotic, dangerous, and surprising. Buildings should reflect that. -Frank Gehry Frank Gehry, one of the oldest living architects of our time at the age of 94, has an interesting philosophy when it comes to creating buildings. This Los Angeles-based architect is well-recognized for his bizarre and unique
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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
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