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The Twenty-first century witnessed a drastic change in selling or buying of paintings online. India is no exception in this regard. In the past few years, selling online paintings has become a new trend to look up in India. Many young artists now believe that it is better to put art online for sale. Today, […]
Persian or Iranian art is one of the world’s greatest art heritages, dating back more than 2,500 years. Despite Iran’s complicated political background, spanning decades of political turbulence and societal upheaval, has not hindered artistic progress in this Middle Eastern country. The impact of these socio-political transformations in Iran is not only seen in its
Breaking Boundaries Through Art: The Resilience of Women Artists in Iran. Read More »
A gentlemanly artist with a Dali-esque moustache and an elegant sartorial taste befitting his aristocratic lineage, Jehangir Sabavala was one of India’s most accomplished painters of the 20th century. Born on 23rd August 1922 in the heydays of Indian nationalism, Jehangir belonged to an affluent Parsi and Zoroastrian family, whose sympathies rested with the British
Ache of the Sublime: The Paintings of Jehangir Sabavala Read More »
22nd August 2023. ON THIS DAY. On August 22, 1895, in the village of Velim, situated in the Portuguese colony of Goa, an artist was born – Antonio Piedade da Cruz, affectionately known as Cruzo. Little did India know that his life’s journey would encompass both continents and art traditions. Early Life and Education Cruzo
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“The painter’s art, as I see it, is about making poetic images visible.” René Magritte Who invent surrealistic Art is a challenging question in art history. Most artists have some layer of surrealism, and most artworks play ambiguous roles in human expressive history. Which elements can people easily understand, from clouds, pipes, bowler hats,
René Magritte: Rebel in Surrealism, Prophet in Art, Mystic in Poetic Images Read More »
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
Samvaad: Conversations with Umang Hutheesing (Part III of VI) Read More »
In the dynamic realm of art, unexpected avenues have begun to pave the way for emerging talent, transcending traditional pathways to recognition. A prime example of this shift is the trajectory of Devon Rodriguez, an artist whose journey from subway sketches to social media sensation has redefined the parameters of artistic success. Through his compelling
Devon Rodriguez: From Subway Sketches to Social Media Fame Read More »
Introduction Renowned artist Jeffrey Gibson, set to represent the United States at the 2024 Venice Biennale, has filed a lawsuit against his former gallery, Kavi Gupta, claiming that the gallery has withheld over $600,000 in owed funds. The legal battle sheds light on a dispute over the terms of their agreement and the investments made
Born in Kolkata in 1939, Sunil Das was an Indian expressionist painter. Coming from a middle-class family, Das decided to be a painter early on in life and refused to join his family business. He enrolled in the Government College of Art and Craft, Calcutta in 1955 and later won a French Government Scholarship to
Sunil Das’ Artistic Odyssey: The Spirit of Equine Majesty and Ferocious Bulls Read More »
The Indian spiritual pot embraces various religious sects and subsects, which exchange features with each other. The Indian caste apparatus flourished inside the womb of this Indian spiritual pot. Caste practices grow across many religions, like the Sayed-Ajlaf division in Islam; and Jats, Khatris, and Aroras in Sikhism. What is primary to note is that
Indian Christian Theology paints a Dalit Jesus Read More »