Social Media has Eliminated The Middlemen In recent years, social media has transformed the landscape of many industries, and the art world is no exception. When one begins their journey as an artist, they aspire to be showcased in prominent global galleries. This was their chance to connect with potential buyers. But the times have […]
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Delving deep into the ephemeral mist of existence, the painting by Anandu Sarma as shown in this vivid representation of a village landscape ravishes an artist in their process and implies. This movement towards retraction seems to be an obligatory precursor to migration and affects the way in which Sarma composes; his recurrent ebb and
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However, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, especially after the October 7, 2023 crisis, has prompted various Israeli and Palestinian artists to use their mediums to talk about war, trauma, and survival. Consequently, the mounting deaths and loss on both sides terrified numerous artists who resorted to painting, music, dance, photography, and film to
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Introduction Not just a political first, but a moment in cultural and artistic history delivering hope beyond borders for artists globally — her election to Vice President of the US was processed for days. Harris made history as the first woman, the first Black woman and the first South Asian American woman to serve as
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Artists Drawing Draupadi We’ve all read the Mahabharata, or atleast seen a pop culture rendition of one. While the epic has numerous heart-wrenching and valorant moments, none is as tear-jerking as the injustice against Draupadi. Despite this, she remains strong and resilient. And artists have been taking note of it. Often depicted as a symbol
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Introduction The mythology of Indian gods and their vahanas is a rich tapestry woven through with symbolism and spiritual depth. Just as divine mounts, these vehicles also signify the cosmic role that the deities play, who they are, and their abilities which reflect in their personalities. The idea of gods riding vahanas takes root in
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5th October 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Sometimes I think creativity is magic; it’s not a matter of finding an idea, but allowing the idea to find you.” ― Maya Lin Maya Ying Lin, the renowned American designer and sculptor, celebrates her birthday on October 5th. We pause to remember her admirable career in art and environmental
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Thota Vaikuntam at Art Alive Gallery Art Alive Gallery is back with another show, ‘Thota Vaikuntam: Redefining the Cultural Gaze,’ a solo show of the legendary master artist. This exhibition re-looks at Vaikuntam’s journey from humble beginnings in a small Andhra village to becoming one of India’s most prominent artists. The show exaggerates the five
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Srikanta Paul, whose work plays a phenomenal blend of surrealism, symbolism, and tactile opulence, is currently being showcased at Emami Art Gallery through the exhibition 𝗘𝗸𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗻: Situating the Present. The large-scale woodblock panel (Letterpress Ink on Woodblock Panel of 77.3 x 48.2 in., 2022) invites viewers into a layered investigation into freedom, entrapment and the
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Radha Sutar expresses a simultaneously dynamic and whimsical exploration of the natural world, capitalising our human place within space and time. Viewers are called to reconsider their relationship to nature, which is depicted as a rich array of textures and organic shapes. The dressing trees, e.g. are very clearly introduced not as static slabs but
