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Basilica of Bom Jesus Photos, History, and More While Goa is indeed the party capital of India, the Konkan region is also famous for marvellous Portuguese architecture. One of them is the Catholic basilica called the Basilica of Bom Jesus (also known as Basílica do Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika). The building houses the […]
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Bringing BV Doshi’s Art to the Public Vadehra Art Gallery is currently presenting a solo exhibition of drawings by Balkrishna Doshi, India’s only architect to be awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize, the profession’s highest possible accolade, and an eminent artist in his own right. The exhibition ‘Blueprints of Illusion: Drawings by Balkrishna Doshi,’ opened on
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Introduction Today is the birthday of George Ault, an American artist whose style converged between realism and surrealism. Ault, born October 11, 1891, remains relevant to American art history, particularly at the forefront of modernist painting in New York during the early twentieth century. His work provides a haunting look at the American scene during
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Ankur Rana is a artist with diving in to ethereal and surrealist pieces that combine vibrant colours, dynamic forms and abstract patterns into an experience of the extraordinary. His work inspires a thoughtful and emotional connection, crossing the boundaries between what is real and imagined. Bold outlines flow in profoundly swirling and well- crafted designs
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
What Do Srikanta Paul’s Grotesque Figures and Distorted Time Tell Us About Confinement? Read More »
As Navratras are around the corner, a time of celebration and spiritual reverence, the image of Goddess Durga riding her lion begins to take centre stage in homes and temples across India. A symbol of divinity and victory, this inspirational motif is as iconic in the sacred arts and culture of the region. However, the
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Art, especially abstract art, evokes many emotions, along with reefs of scepticism. The “I could do that too” argument has been countered many times with “Why didn’t you then?” And Mark Rothko is entrenched in that argument. If there is one artist who polarises art lovers and critics alike, it is Rothko, considered one of
If You Are Not Weeping Before a Rothko, Don’t Worry. You Are Not Alone Read More »
The art pieces of Satish Moladiya are a visual expression to examine the multiple layers of human spirit, emotions and experiences. A mixture of surrealist elements and symbolic narratives, his works are both accessible on the surface, yet invoke deeper contemplation as viewers navigate their visual journeys. Moladiya paints portraits that show the complex nature
What Hidden Realities Does Satish Moladiya Reveal Through His Surreal Art? Read More »
Srinia Chowdhury creates sculptures that are a fascinating expression of identity, emotion and humanity — all viewed through a quirky and surrealist lens. Through the lens of a playful but complex visual language, her creations invite viewers to enter a territory where reality meets fantasy, and where accepted forms and meanings are subject to change.
In this compelling interview with Siddhesh Gautam aka Bakery Prasad, we explore the intricate relationship between art and activism through his lense that challenges dominant narratives around caste, freedom, and political inequality in India. In His debut exhibition We The People (Too), at Museum of Goa redefines the concept of freedom beyond state independence, drawing