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11 Biggest Statues in India Ranked According to Their Height

The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘statue’ as ‘A representation in the round of a person, animal, etc., which is sculptured, moulded, or cast in marble, metal, plaster, or a similar material.’ A statue serves a commemorative purpose for the geographical location. It may also connote religious beliefs, political aspects, or cultural currency. While there are […]

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Drawing Tablet: Which One Should You Get for Drawing, Animation?

A drawing tablet, a graphics tablet or a pen tablet is a hardware input device that allows users to draw and create digital art using a stylus or pen-like device on a touch-sensitive surface. Artists, designers, and illustrators commonly use these tablets to create digital artwork with precision and control. Consider the following crucial elements

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Silent Echoes in the Two-Dimensional Visual Works

Introducing “The Figure of Sound,” a captivating group exhibition featuring eleven talented artists. This thought-provoking event poses a compelling question: how does the world of art intertwine with the captivating realm of sound? Dr Preeti Bahadur Ramaswami has conceptualised and curated a remarkable collection of artworks exploring the connection between sound and sight. These stunning

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Resignation Ripples: Ranjit Hoskote’s Exit from Documenta 16 Committee Amid Israel Controversy

Background Mumbai-based poet, cultural theorist, and curator Ranjit Hoskote recently resigned from the Finding Committee for Documenta 16, one of the world’s renowned art exhibitions held in Germany every five years. His departure on November 12 followed accusations of anti-Semitism and sympathy towards the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement. Allegations and Response Hoskote faced criticism

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Oil Painting – The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Oil painting is a traditional and versatile artistic expression that uses pigments suspended in drying oils as the medium. The ancient and adaptable oil painting medium employs pigments suspended in drying oils for creative expression. Although linseed is the most widely used drying oil, other oils, including safflower, poppy seeds, and walnuts, can also be

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Jatin Das’s Retrospective: Visual Rhythm of Body, Metaphoric Abstraction of Lines

‘Jatin Das is a bearded and wiry man who, when I meet him, always seems in a state of excitement over trivial as well as what art critics call “intense” perceptions of the world we both breathe, the world in which his arm whirls, not hurling but placing colours on the canvas before him. As

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The Meaning of Marriage: Symbolism in The Arnolfini Portrait

The Arnolfini Portrait was painted in 1434 by the Early Netherlandish painter, Jan Van Eyck. It is alternatively known as the ‘Arnolfini Wedding Portrait.’ The painting narrates the triviality of monotony during the Northern Renaissance. In addition to the subjects, the painting includes conceited elements imbibed with symbolic meanings. Jan van Eyck Arnolfini’s Portrait is

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Hidden Narratives in Zobayer’s We Live to Fight

The Inception Grant solo show, ‘We Live to Fight,‘ curated by Prima Kurien in partnership with Triveni Kala Sangam unveiled Zobayer Hossain Joati’s captivating collection. Through his powerful images, Joati skillfully redefines the narrative of martial arts in Bangladesh, forging a new chapter in its history. Each picture thoroughly discovers the deeply rooted culture of

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