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Simplifying the Hardest Drawings in the World If you’ve ever tried drawing, you know that it requires a keen eye, skill, and patience. While some subjects may appear simple, others test even the most seasoned artists. Today, we focus on a few subjects such as human figures, animals, glass, eyes and facial features, hands and […]
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Fireworks’ Background, Present, and the Future As Diwali and Halloween are dawning on the horizon, the pyrotechnicians have taken to the market, displaying a variety of fireworks and crackers. These are packaged in a way that one cannot help but be seduced. But these fireworks are not all the same; they come in vivid colours
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Written by Neha Kirpal DAG’s Return to MF Husain Following the prelude Master Maqbool in Mumbai in 2022, DAG returns with Husain: The Timeless Modernist, an exhibition that celebrates the legacy of India’s foremost modernist, Maqbool Fida Husain. Encapsulating the breadth and depth of Husain’s illustrious career, the comprehensive exhibition spans almost six decades of
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Vadehra Art Gallery’s New Solo Show Vadehra Art Gallery is currently presenting a solo exhibition of recent works by British–Pakistani artist Faiza Butt, titled ‘you miss more than you see.’ The exhibition, which opened on 15 October 2024; will be on view until 12 November 2024. What is Faiza Butt’s New Solo All About? Faiza
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Muzaffar Ali to Present His Works in ‘Faras Nama‘ Artist and filmmaker Muzaffar Ali is set to present his work in his newest exhibition at Bikaner House’s CCA building. It will celebrate his sketches over four decades, and a new set of canvases and bronzes on his favorite subject – the horse. Muzaffar’s art is
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Gallery Espace Cemented its Place Among India’s Foremost Art Spaces Gallery Espace opened its doors in 1989 with an exhibition of autobiographical watercolours by legendary Modernist painter MF Husain, who also designed the gallery’s iconic galloping horse logo. The Husain imprimatur drew attention, marking the fledgling gallery as a significant new entrant in the world
The home-grown lifestyle brand Orange Tree has taken the lead in sustainable design, with its latest designs made from factory waste. For those who believe in conscious gifting, this upcycled collection offers a beautiful symphony of modern, yet artisanal interpretations of nature imbued with the brand’s love for sustainability. Sparkling with the warmth of nature
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Archaeologists have discovered a throne room and its surroundings in the ancient city of Pañamarca, Peru which could indicate women were ruling more than 1,300 years ago. In total they have uncovered a complex of ritual buildings, which together suggest that Pañamarca was the religious and political powerhouse in ancient Moche times — around 700
Introduction The last few decades have witnessed a rise in individual artists from around the world to create work based on themes of cultural identity, social struggle and complex dialogue between tradition/modernity in different places. Misha Japanwala is one of them, a Pakistani artist and more recently fashion designer who has made her name through
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The Maharashtra government has awarded a ₹20 crore contract to Ram Sutar Art Creations for a new 60-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg, following the collapse of the previous 35-foot statue on August 26, 2024. Led by Anil Ram Sutar, who also built the Statue of Unity, the new statue will be more