The traditional craft of blue pottery has its roots in China, Persia (modern-day Iran), and Central Asia, among other places. That is, however, most frequently connected to Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The characteristic blue colouration of blue pottery is what gives it its name. Applying blue oxide glaze over a white substrate is a unique […]
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Introduction A 51-year-old freelance artist is currently under investigation by local police for an unusual “property damage” case. The artist drilled two holes into a museum wall to hang his painting, hoping it would lead to his artistic breakthrough. The incident, which took place at a museum in Germany, has sparked comparisons to Banksy’s infamous
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Switch board painting has emerged as a trendy way to add personality and flair to your living space. It’s a simple yet effective method to inject creativity into mundane household items. From whimsical pandas to adorable cats, a wall switch board painting offers endless possibilities to express your style and elevate the aesthetics of your
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We Y2K kids grew up watching television. Whether it was the Disney Channel originals or Japanese anime. There are some classics, which are still dominating kids’ television, such as Pokemon, Crayon Shin-Chan, and Doraemon. How can we or anyone forget about the lovable blue robotic cat, Doraemon, the star of his eponymous series? His adventures
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Is there any merit in the contemporary world to think of our identities as singularly defined in terms of religion, nationality, or race that distinguishes us from fellow human beings? What potency might the idea of ‘liminality’ or ‘hybridity’ have in describing our relationship with the world? How might an artist respond to this immensely
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I find it impossible to look at anything around me without thinking about the processes behind it – Sheela Gowda Who is Sheela Gowda? Sheela Gowda is a contemporary artist living and working in Bangalore. Born in 1957, Gowda studied painting at Ken School of Art, Bangalore, India (1979) pursued a postgraduate diploma at Visva-Bharati
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If you are in the film and television industry, we can already understand the yearning for an Oscar. The Academy Award is the highest honour for anyone working in the industry. Whether for the best international feature or costume design, the Oscar is the benchmark. While India has always submitted nominees for the awards, only
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When we discovered Grammys’ new artist Meghan Thee Stallion, we remembered her for her Beyoncé AKA Cowboy Carter collab and her iconic tongue. If we were to rank the tongue iconography, we’d award it an easy third position. But what about the first two you ask? The first, would; for obvious reasons; go to Goddess
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John Trumbull was a prominent figure in American history, best recognized for his contributions as a painter in the country’s early years and during the Revolutionary War. Trumbull was well-known for his historical paintings that portrayed significant occasions and individuals from the American Revolutionary War and the country’s formative years. Famous paintings by him include
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Cheriyal paintings, also known as Cheriyal scroll paintings, are a traditional art form originating from the Cheriyal village in Telangana, India. Earlier, the painting style was extremely popular throughout Andhra Pradesh, but due to the proliferation of television and cinema, the paintings were exclusively done in the Cheriyal town. One may find the Cheriyal scroll
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