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Krispin Joseph PX Addressing the question of the past stories and events around things is an exciting and essential subject in the art world. This question belongs to the stories and lives of our past generations. Some objects are available here, and we need to understand their social life and history. The biography of a […]
Object Life in the Past: Things That Change Our Perspective Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir This year marks Pablo Picasso’s (1881–1973) 50th death anniversary. One of the most significant artists of the 20th century, he revolutionised the field of art with his creative approaches. Picasso, who was born in Spain, had a prolific career spanning a variety of creative movements, from the Cubist movement he co-founded through his
Comedian Hannah Gadsby Curates Picasso Exhibition: Is it Awful? Read More »
Smriti Malhotra The iconic Breuer building on Madison Avenue, Upper East Side has been sold by the Whitney Museum to Sotheby’s, which will shift its headquarters to the building by 2025. Designed and conceptualised by the renowned artist Marcel Breuer in 1966, the building was the third home to the Whitney Museum in New York.
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Tsuktiben Jamir When it comes to superhero teams, The Avengers is a favourite among many. From Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, to Hawk-Eye and the Hulk, these names are not uncommon in the world today. Unfortunately, they have never been to India; we can only imagine the supposed scenario in our heads. However, an
Pratiksha Shome The title of this show at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art in Cape Town is a parody of Ava Duvernay’s 2019 Netflix film “When They See Us,” which centres on the Central Park Five, a group of Black teens who were wrongfully charged with killing a white jogger in 1989 before being
Black Figurative Painting: A Monumental Survey Exposes the Limits of Representation Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir One idea has captured society’s collective imagination more than any other in this era of technical advancements: artificial intelligence (AI). AI is becoming increasingly prominent daily, capturing people’s attention and revolutionising industries with its boundless potential. AI has smoothly made its way from the domain of science fiction to our present-day reality. It
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As Madonna famously said, “I’m not Joan of Arc, not yet. I’m only human.” Joan of Arc is one such historical figure whose influence is not just limited to politics but also art and even pop culture. Little do we come across figures from such ancient past whose references and mentions are still relevant and
11 Famous Paintings on Joan of Arc Read More »
Digvijay Nikam No matter where I was in the world, I would step outside with my paints and materials and paint as if I were touched by a force that gave me an inner realization of the reason for living. There was no one else around. Just the cold wind or warm breeze, the empty
The Captivating Photorealist Paintings of Shibu Natesan Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Indian crafts as we know are a repository of century-old traditions that continue to pass down through generations. These crafts aren’t simply serving a utilitarian purpose but have beautiful stories and narratives to tell of our great culture. Encompassing a wide range of techniques such as weaving, pottery, embroidery, metalwork, wood-carving, woodwork, and
How Sustainable is Indian Craft? Read More »
Pratiksha Shome India has a long history of producing high-quality textiles. Indian textiles have a history that dates back to the Indus valley civilization in the fifth millennium BC. The people of that civilization wove their clothing out of hand-spun cotton, and they dyed it indigo. In trade and business in India, textiles have long
From Kalamkari to Kanjivaram: 11 Indian Textiles you must know about Read More »