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The seventh edition of Abir India’s First Take 2023 is in the selection function. ‘First Take’ is designed for emerging artists across India and is now a guiding light in the contemporary Indian Art scene. The jury will choose the best out of the lot, and ten awards will be awarded; but the selection process […]
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The seventh iteration of Abir India’s First Take 2023 is about to engulf the vivacious city of Ahmedabad. This event is more than just a show; it is a demonstration of the ability of art to transcend boundaries and captivate hearts. It’s important to consider Abir India’s extraordinary journey to this point as the expectation
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The new edition of Abir India’s First Take 2023 brings an extent to Young Art practitioners in India. The open call Abir India First Take 2023 got immense reception from the young artistic community across India. Abir is working on to selects 100 works of Art from the submitted entries. To do that, the Jury
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In the ever-evolving world of art, where creativity knows no bounds, Abir India has emerged as a guiding light for budding artists seeking a platform to showcase their talents and connect with patrons both within India and on the international stage. This charitable trust has dedicated itself to nurturing and promoting artistic excellence, bridging the
An artwork always starts with an idea. It is the auteur’s will to express his innermost thoughts, which dictates their subject. To realize their vision, an artist has many tools at their disposal. They may work with oil paints, pencils, acrylic, even ceramic or metals. In some cases, they nurture their expression via charcoal powder.
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A fun and easy way for new artists to explore their creative abilities is through poster colour painting. Poster colours provide a flexible medium, ideal for beginners or those wishing to explore a new artistic medium. Here are five suggestions and simple methods to get you started in the vibrant field of poster colour painting.
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Seldom known as the ‘William Turner’ of India, Paresh Maity has gained an irreplaceable position in the Indian contemporary art scene. He holds a Fine Arts degree conferred by the Government College of Art & Craft Kolkata. He later enrolled in Delhi College of Arts for his master’s. In his four-decade-long career, Paresh Maity paintings
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Art has always inspired people. At times, these people happen to be directors and screenwriters, which makes the prospect of spotting some of the most famous paintings in the world even more exciting. There are movies which take inspiration from famous paintings in the world or their auteurs. In this guide, we will chronicle the
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“Their [his subjects’] momentary actions usually give me the purest display of emotion possible, especially when they are alone” – Raghav Babbar What draws you into a Raghav Babbar painting is not just the minute detailing in the painting, it is also the fact that the artist treats all of his subjects like the members
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Introduction A remarkable turn of events has seen the Louvre triumph in acquiring Cimabue’s painting, “Christ Mocked,” three years after losing it to a rival bidder. The artwork, discovered above a kitchen stove in France, had initially been underestimated and set aside for disposal by its elderly owner. Now valued at €24 million ($26 million),
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