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February 19, On this day Constantin Brâncuși, often called the ‘patriarch of modern sculpture’, was born on February 19 close to Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, an area known for its rich tradition of folk crafts, particularly woodcarving. Inevitably, Brâncuși’s influences emerge from Romanian folk art traceable through Byzantine and Dionysian traditions. His art emphasizes clean […]
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A summary of the most exciting art news from around the globe While we focus on Indian art, we can\’t obviously function in a vacuum. It\’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let\’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what\’s going on — from art trends
Let’s get linked! Here\’s the buzz from around the world Read More »
13 years after its inception, India Art Fair is showcasing an important Indian artist – Abir First Take eminent jury member Madhvi Parekh. An overview by the Pothi Team It was 13 years ago this very month that the India Art Fair, one of the leading platforms that curates South Asian modern and contemporary art,
February 18, On This Day The day Michelangelo died Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni — known more popularly simply as Michelangelo — was born on March 6, 1475, and died on February 18, 1564. The Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet had an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. Described by many as
Art is intrinsic to interior design — which in itself is both an art and a science. The cocoons we find ourselves in — whether at our homes, workplaces, or venues of recreations — leave an indelible impact on our trajectories, our moods, and ultimately, who we evolve into.
How art is integral to the cocoons that surround us Read More »
Ruby Jagrut, Founder of Abir Space talks about her journey with this initiative so far.
Every young artist wants to be successful. Our curator Veer Munshi wears the curator\’s hat and tells you how. It\’s both easy and tough Veer Munshi’s art is steeped in experience and tradition. He is of the belief that one has to express oneself through systems that are already embedded in one’s cultural experience. If
Anju Paliwal harnesses inspiration from spiritual pursuits into her meticulously created stoneware ceramic, plate and inch stoneware forms. The human body, she believes, is a sacred space and a creation in which the divine exists, which is a prominent forethought though the shapes that have come into being in her artwork. Created with
Artists of the week: Chasing reality in varied ways Read More »
Nidheesh Tyagi invokes the lesser known world of Gond tribal art to tell you about the bridge we are building
Santanu Borah tells you why Abir Pothi is needed, pandemic or no pandemic If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is that we cannot sit on our couches and believe that life will be the same always because your wifi and mutual funds are working. Just when everything seems perfect, you will get
The great Indian art festival, right here… every day! Read More »