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Abir Design Awards’ New Logo! AbirPothi is thrilled to announce the new logo for the Abir Design Awards. At the heart of the logo lies the symbol of infinity—representing the millions of possibilities and the boundless, pixelated hope of young designers across our vast country. It’s a tribute to the creative spirit that Abir seeks […]
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Rajeshwari Kala Mahotsav Comes to an End Rajeshwari Kala Mahotsav; the four-day event wrapped up at Apeejay College of Fine Arts last Saturday. The fest gave the attendees, in particular students valuable insights into different artistic techniques. It also celebrated the college’s 50th anniversary. The valedictory ceremony was graced by Major General (retd) Balwinder Singh,
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Gallerie Nvya is hosting two exciting solo exhibitions of Indian contemporary artists at Bikaner House for this week Gallerie Nvya is excited to present two solo exhibitions of artists Lal Bahadur Singh and Bhuwal Prasad at the Bikaner House from 4th – 9th April 2025 at the Bikaner House, Center for Contemporary Art and continues
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Originating in Nathdwara, near Udaipur, Rajasthan, Pichhwai is a devotional custom where cloth is painted with revered images and hung behind the deity. This practice emerged in the 17th-century shrine of Nathdwara when an idol of Krishna was moved from Mathura during Aurangzeb’s reign. “Pichhwai,” which translates to “that which hangs back,” symbolises devotion. In
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What Did Samuel Morse Create? Samuel Finley Breese Morse, commonly known as Samuel Morse, is a name that resonates deeply in the corridors of both art and science. Born on April 27, 1791, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Morse was a man of diverse talents. Groundbreaking inventions of Samuel Morse such as the telegraph and the Morse
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Wagner Arts Fellowship Honors Three Artists The Wagner Foundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts recently introduced the Wagner Arts Fellowship. Under the scheme, three Boston-based artists—L’Merchie Frazier, Daniela Rivera, and Wen-ti Tsen—were recognised for their contributions to the local art community. The awardees will be officially celebrated at a ceremonial event on May 22nd, at the time of
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Animation Style Takes Over Social Media Following OpenAI Update The internet has been captivated by a wave of AI-generated artwork mimicking Studio Ghibli’s distinctive animation style, following OpenAI’s Tuesday release of its enhanced image generator. This phenomenon showcases the impressive capabilities of cutting-edge AI while simultaneously triggering important conversations about copyright protection. The latest GPT-4o
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John Constable: Man with the Meticulous Eye for Landscapes Artist John Constable was born in East Bergholt, Suffolk to a merchant who dealt with corn, coal, and farming on June 11, 1776. He gave a considerable amount of time and effort towards creating paintings of the nearby scenery, particularly the places that reminded him of
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Arpita Akhanda, an Indian Contemporary Artist Weaves Paper into 30,000 USD Prize money from Sovereign Art Foundation Arpita Akhanda, a Odisha born Artist, won the 2025 Sovereign Asian Art Prize, taking home $30,000 for her work titled Dendritic Data Ib(2024).The weaving of paper which as a process reflects on identity and memory, emerged from her
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Dalit Bahujan Narratives at Vanam Art Festival The Vaanam Art Festival is an intersectional activism, centred around Dalit existence. The month of April commenced the Dalit History Month with a showcase of Dalit aesthetics through various mediums including films, literature, and art. It honors the diverse aspects of Dalit culture and identity during the fifth
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