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Colors in Interior Design Psychology Color psychology in interior design plays a crucial role in shaping the ambience and emotional responses within a space. Each color has its unique personality. Hence, it is extremely important to be wise about the color choices that you make, when designing the house. With a sophisticated understanding of the […]
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Ratan Thiyam, the internationally acclaimed theatre director and founder of Chorus Repertory Theatre, died Wednesday morning at RIMS hospital in Imphal after a brief illness. He was 77. Born on January 20, 1948, in Imphal West district to dancers Tarun Kumar and Bilasini Devi, Thiyam became one of India’s most significant theatre practitioners and a
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“The Bindu or cosmic egg is a symbol of primordial genesis from which, in Hindu mythology, all Creation is born” – S.H. Raza Syed Haider Raza was born on 22nd February 1922, in Kakkaiya (locale Mandla), present-day Madhya Pradesh, to a deputy forest officer Syed Mohammed Raza and Tahira begum. He began drawing at the
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International Criminal Court receives formal complaint alleging systematic destruction and theft of Ukrainian cultural sites from French NGO The International Criminal Court (ICC) has received a formal complaint alleging Russia has engaged in widespread looting and destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage sites since the February 2022 invasion. The complaint was filed July 11 by the
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Abhishek Kumar 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. Georgia O’Keeffe “I have but one desire as a painter – that is to paint what I see,
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Himmat Shah, one of India’s most influential sculptors and a bold modernist voice in the country’s art scene, was born on 22 July 1933. Shah’s Journey from Lothal to Liberation Born into a Jain business family in the ancient town of Lothal, Gujarat, Shah wasn’t destined for a conventional path. He famously called himself a
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Berthe Morisot was a pioneering Impressionist in the avant garde art world of late-19th-century Paris, placing the female experience at the heart of her work. Thinking about the French impressionist movement, a few names come to mind- Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, and Alfred Sisley. A name that gets lost among these
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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. David Hockney Artists, real artists, have to work. They can’t be hedonists. Really good painters are always working. The world
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Why Art Deco Is Making a Stylish Comeback Art Deco, a design style that first gained prominence in the 1920s and 1930s, is experiencing a stunning resurgence in modern architecture, interior design, fashion, and visual art. Characterised by luxurious materials, geometric patterns, and bold aesthetics, Art Deco design continues to captivate artists, designers, and homeowners
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14th edition brings together eight leading international curators in Kolkata, marking new chapter under fresh leadership The 14th edition of Experimenter Curators’ Hub concluded today at Experimenter Gallery’s Hindustan Road space in Kolkata, marking a significant milestone in contemporary curatorial education and discourse. The two-day intensive program brought together eight leading curators from India and
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