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Tsuktiben Jamir There is no denying that the great Picasso was an incredibly talented artist who advanced and revolutionised painting in ways that few, if any, other artists had. He would dissect an object into its bare essential components, excluding what was not important and highlighting what was. His bull series, which spans from realistic […]
Reinventing Presentation: Picasso Museum gets a makeover in 2023 Read More »
Manjeera March 9, ON THIS DAY Luxury in clothes to me has no meaning. It belongs to the past. My problem is not rich embroidery, useless lavishness – it is to harmoniously resolve function problems – just like the engineer who designs a plane, like the man who conceives a car. There is no real
The Intersection of Futurism and Constructivism in Andre Courrèges’ Designs Read More »
Ved Prakash Bhardwaj Art expands human consciousness making people aware of themselves and their surroundings. When the desire to express memories and experiences beyond words awakens, then only is art born. Bhopal-based artist Sanju Jain’s solo exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai expresses this sublimity of emotions that words cannot convey. Sanju Jain, well-recognized
The Colors of the river Narmada: Sanju Jain’s abstract paintings Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir Frida Kahlo, the extraordinary woman was born in New Mexico in 1907. She was an artist who poured her emotions into her art. But looking back, we also realise the vibrant, extravagant and unique wardrobe that made her stand out. There are so many ways that Frida Kahlo has inspired people, especially women.
The Frida Kahlo Wardrobe: The artist who wore art Read More »
Manjeera Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Mark Bradford “You either have to find a way to be really creative materially, or you better have
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Mark Bradford Read More »
Saptarshi Ghosh Belonging to different eras and hailing from radically different backgrounds, Anupam Sud and Mary Cassatt are two artists who have left an indelible impression in the history of art. Sud is a veteran artist, who is considered one of the finest printmakers in India. Belonging to a conservative family, Sud’s commitment to her
The Enduring Legacies of Anupam Sud and Mary Cassatt Read More »
Saptarshi Ghosh Two of the foremost women painters of the twentieth century, Amrita Sher-Gil and Frida Kahlo’s artistic careers have uncanny similarities. They carved out unique female subjectivities in their works, thereby introducing a much-needed female perspective in a tradition dominated by male artists for centuries. The female body features prominently in both their art,
Of Art and Defiance: The Lives of Frida Kahlo and Amrita Sher-Gil Read More »
Prachi Sahasrabudhe Born in 1970, Julie Mehretu is an Ethiopian- American Visual artist working consistently in the contemporary art field for more than two decades. Her conscious practice in painting, drawing, printmaking, enforces the artistic expression to evoke recurring conflicts, injustice, and social unrest through the histories. Her paintings represent elements of mapping and architecture,
The structural whirlpool of urban movements: By Julie Mehretu Read More »
Saptarshi Ghosh Judy Chicago and Shirin Neshat are two very different artists, but what links them is the struggles they had to face as women in the male-dominated American art world. That being said, their individual struggles were very different owing to their different backgrounds. Born in the city of Chicago in the late 1930s,
Two Faces of Resilience: Judy Chicago and Shirin Neshat Read More »
Ved Prakash Bhardwaj ‘ART FOR HOPE ‘initiative, supported by the Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd., showcases India’s best young talents in diverse fields of arts, crafts, and sociocultural initiatives. This is the 2nd edition of the program where 25 artists and 10 art collectives are the winners of
Art for hope: Sociocultural initiatives Read More »