Who was Juan De Pareja? Juan de Pareja was a multiracial Spanish painter. Born in Antequera, he gained notoriety as Diego Velazquez’s slave until 1654. He rose to prominence with the ‘Portrait of Juan De Pareja’ made by Velazquez. He is mostly known for ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ (The Vocation of Saint Matthew) (1661), […]
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This painting of Guru Nanak by Sobha Singh is an embodiment of the Guru’s life and philosophy. Back of the history of this masterpiece is love, devotion, art and spirituality. The story behind Sobha Singh creating what is perhaps the most famous image of Guru Nanak is as inspirational as the painting itself and says
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News ICA Gallery Residency Hosts Mesmerising Evening with Mahima Freya Krishna’s Sufi Dance Performance 14/11/2024 Opinion Feature How The Lonely City Misses the Mark on Artistic Motivation 14/11/2024 Architecture Room For More Art Daniel Libeskind: A Visionary Architect Redefining Contemporary Design 13/11/2024 Exhibitions Anant Art Set to Stun at Art Mumbai 2024 with Niroj Satpathy’s
Early Life and Background Tsang Tsou Choi is widely known as the “King of Kowloon.” He was born on 12th Dec, 1921 in a small village in Liantang, Guangdong Province, China. He would later migrate to Hong Kong, where he lived the rest of his life and became a cultural giant. Tsang had humble, unexceptional
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Launching a fierce debate in the tattoo community, AI is coming to terms with its place within art and technology as it makes an unexpected entrance into tattoo design. While some artists and clients welcome the precision, detail and time-saving benefits of AI as a tool that generates tattoo designs here to stay. But, others
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Why Is Rohit Bal One of the Biggest Names in the Fashion Industry If you keep up with fashion trends, celebrities, and red-carpet events, you must’ve heard of and seen Rohit Bal. Bal was an Indian fashion designer who passed away on 1st November 2024, just a day after Diwali at 63. He was a
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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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