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Félicien Rops, a renowned Belgian artist, was born on this day. With his provocative and often controversial artworks, Rops challenged societal norms and pushed the boundaries of art in the 19th century. In this article, we will look into the life and works of Félicien Rops, exploring his unique artistic style, his impact on the […]
July 6, On This Day The painter, lithographer, etcher and designer Marc Chagall was born on 6 July 1887. His poetic, figurative style made him one of the most popular modern artists in the world. His compositions depict aspects of his personal and family histories and those of Eastern European folklore. He also contributed
Marc Chagall, the Versatile Dreamer of the Fictitious world Read More »
4th July 2023. ON THIS DAY. “I ain’t gone to school to learn no work like that. I guessed at it when I was a little gal, just lay down on the floor and draw. . . . I just had to get my pencil and draw something. That was in me and it’s still
Celebrating African-American Art with Nellie Rowe and Her Radical Paintings. Read More »
“To me, art should be as good as [Munshi] Premchand, as good as [Rabindranath] Tagore, as good as Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. It should be read by each and every one. They should feel thrilled by it and feel it is my own life, it is my own culture that is reflected.” – A. Ramachandran When
From Political to Poetic: The Artistic Evolution of A. Ramachandran Read More »
July 3rd 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Let me just recommend to you to keep the faces of your portraits, Particularly your women, as Clear of Shade as possible, and make broad Masses of Lights and shade.” – John Copley Born on this day in 1738, John Copley’s artistic legacy has left an indelible mark
Portraits During the American Revolution: The Art of John Copley. 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 with Sidharth: The Visual Story Teller of Many Journeys (Part 5 of 5) Read More »
This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Kritika Verma This chapter focuses on one issue in the wide-ranging, contemporary debates on the relationship between art and politics: philosophy’s role in these debates and its contribution. In the background,
Street Art as a Political Tool in Indian Context Read More »
This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Kritika Verma It is a dizzying prospect to account for the wide variety of individuals that make up the audience of urban street art, “the only immediate feedback the artists get
The Role of Environmentally Engaged Urban Street Art Read More »
After the encounter with Andre Breton and his statement about Frida Kahlo as part of surrealism in all forms, Frida responds to it; ‘they thought I was a surrealist, but I was not. I never painted my dreams; I only painted my reality. Frida Kahlo’s work gives whole Mexican art an international engagement, and her
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 with Sidharth: The Visual Story Teller of Many Journeys (Part 1 of 5) Read More »