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Explaining the Monolith in Utah Scientists have always assumed that life exists beyond the planet we call Earth. But even they are baffled by their nature. So when a mysterious shiny monolith simply appears at a remote location amidst arid Utah, it is normal to blame aliens for that. After all, the sci-fi tropes all […]
Mysterious Monolith in Utah: An Artist’s Joke or Alien’s Ascension? Read More »
The Famed Artist of ‘The Conjuring’ Universe If you have seen ‘The Conjuring’, you must’ve heard the name Ed Warren. Remember that scene where Ed Warren portrayed by American actor Patrick Wilson drew the ‘Nun’? GOOSEBUMPS!! All over our body. Unlike Lorraine (Vera Farmiga), we weren’t astounded by the gorgeous (and hyperrealistic) Valak, but rather
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Who was Juan De Pareja? Juan de Pareja was a multiracial Spanish painter. Born in Antequera, he gained notoriety as Diego Velazquez’s slave until 1654. He rose to prominence with the ‘Portrait of Juan De Pareja’ made by Velazquez. He is mostly known for ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ (The Vocation of Saint Matthew) (1661),
The Journey From a Slave to a Painter – Juan de Pareja Read More »
Why Is Rohit Bal One of the Biggest Names in the Fashion Industry If you keep up with fashion trends, celebrities, and red-carpet events, you must’ve heard of and seen Rohit Bal. Bal was an Indian fashion designer who passed away on 1st November 2024, just a day after Diwali at 63. He was a
Indian Fashion Designer Rohit Bal Passes at 63 Read More »
Fireworks’ Background, Present, and the Future As Diwali and Halloween are dawning on the horizon, the pyrotechnicians have taken to the market, displaying a variety of fireworks and crackers. These are packaged in a way that one cannot help but be seduced. But these fireworks are not all the same; they come in vivid colours
Why Do Fireworks Erupt in A Specific Shape? Read More »
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
The Architecture of the 419-Year-Old Basílica Do Bom Jesus Read More »
The Forgotten Architecture of the Tower of Silence The media has been flooded with the news of Ratan Naval Tata’s demise. Although Parsi, it was shocking to find that he wasn’t cremated according to the traditional Zoroastrian funerary rites. While it might seem like an odd thing, the practice has slowly been going defunct, as
The Tower of Silence Might Be a Distant Memory, but Its Architecture Isn’t Read More »
A Brief Journey of Sigils Since childhood, I have been fascinated with witches and everything they represent. It didn’t matter whether it was Baum’s green ‘Wicked Witch of the West,’ Narnia’s youthful ‘Jadis – The White Witch,’ or Shakespeare’s ‘The Three Witches,’ these witches symbolised the feminine urge to destroy and recreate. More than them,
A Lesson in Modern Witchcraft: Sigils, Symbols, and Some More Read More »
Social Media has Eliminated The Middlemen In recent years, social media has transformed the landscape of many industries, and the art world is no exception. When one begins their journey as an artist, they aspire to be showcased in prominent global galleries. This was their chance to connect with potential buyers. But the times have
Social Media Has Ushered the Art Marketplace in a New Phase of Democracy Read More »
Artists Drawing Draupadi We’ve all read the Mahabharata, or atleast seen a pop culture rendition of one. While the epic has numerous heart-wrenching and valorant moments, none is as tear-jerking as the injustice against Draupadi. Despite this, she remains strong and resilient. And artists have been taking note of it. Often depicted as a symbol
Draupadi as Drawn by 9 Famous Artists Read More »