DECEMBER 23, ON THIS DAY Art has no place in modern life. It will continue to exist as long as there is a mania for the romantic and so long as there are people who love beautiful lies and deception… Every modern cultured man must wage war against art, as against opium… Photograph and be […]
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This page carries the most trending and newsworthy stories and features around art in India and abroad. Along with it you will find interesting backstories and researched articles. Besides profiles and interviews of signature artists, curators, newsmakers, gallerists, collectors, architects, designers and art connoisseurs. The page also features comments and opinions by serious art writers
AMI Arts Festival, Kolkata\’s very own art festival, is held by Kolkata Centre for Creativity in association with Rabindra Tirtha, NKDA & HIDCO, and with the help of the CSR Initiative of Emami in order to promote, support, sustain, and provide opportunities for artists. The AMI Arts Festival, which began as a one-day event at
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DECEMBER 22, ON THIS DAY “If you wanna talk about influence, man, then you’ve got to realize that influence is not influence. It’s simply someone’s idea going through my new mind.” Jean-Michel Basquiat Basquiat was well-known for showing his subjects\’ heads rather than their full bodies. Many modern critics also agreed that his use of
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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
Previously focusing on identifying and supporting an individual artist from India, FICA’s Emerging Artist Award is now re-envisioned as a collective forum to mentor and engage with a set of 10 young practitioners. Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art along with Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation announced the recipients of Emerging Artists Award 2022 (EAA+). As the Emerging
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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
Hidden portrait discovered by Cincinnati Art museum under Paul Cézanne painting Read More »
DECEMBER 17, ON THIS DAY Paul Cesar Helleu was a French oil painter, pastelist, drypoint engraver, and designer most renowned for his countless depictions of stunning Belle Epoque society women. He also designed the constellation ceiling painting at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Helleu also created elegant and vibrant landscape paintings, drawing inspiration
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DECEMBER 16, ON THIS DAY “Everything that she did or undid, however disparate that looked to an observer with prejudices, was done for what should be done, that is, with courage and without fear of consequences.” Remedios Varo Remedios Varo is a surrealist painter best known for her paintings of lanky, heart-faced people with big
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It might be called ‘The Gram’, but it’s worth a TON of exposure. Instagram has always been all about visual impact, and it’s where you find some of the finest artists in the world today, from the heavyweights to the hidden talent. Abir Pothi embarks on a series that will highlight the best of Instagram
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