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We are all acquainted with the 7 wonders of the ancient world. If not, we are definitely familiar with Maarten van Heemskerck’s depiction. The list was the first of its kind to recognise the architectural prowess of man-made antiquities. Since then, several authors and media organizations have curated their lists of the new 7 wonders […]
Reality or Conspiracy? The Truth Behind The New 7 Wonders of the World Read More »
Charlie Puth aptly stated on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – “Anything in this world can be made into music. Like, everything has tonality to it.” But today is not the day we talk about him, but rather about showbiz’s alt-pop princess Lana Del Rey. Lana Del Rey has indeed served us numerous moments.
Four Norman F**king Rockwell Songs that SHOOK Lana’s Gen-Z Stans Read More »
Animal actors have been in Hollywood for decades now. From eating ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ (1961), or solving the mysterious clues after ‘Hangover’ (2009 – 2013), animals have always brought us happiness. Millennials might remember ‘Hachi: A Dog’s Tale’ or ‘101 Dalmatians’. But one TV dog that has always brought us (as a child) happiness, laughter,
When we think of Gothic Architecture, our memory takes us through the grand cathedrals and abbeys (never forget the lines of gargoyles keeping the monstrosities away), where priests and nuns chant prayers to keep evil forces at bay. Pop culture has shaped our minds in such a way that the phrase’ Gothic Architecture’ evokes the
Similarity in Diversity: 3 Gothic Architecture Movements Which Influenced the World Read More »
The ‘early’ man was a free animal. They used to roam around the wilderness; a true wanderlust spirit. Evolution began when their brains could comprehend their surroundings. However, it did nothing to curb their fear of the unknown. Hence, they shielded themselves; restricted within four walls. This was their first tête-à-tête with architecture. Soon, they
Let There Be Light: The Stylistic Elements of Gothic Architecture Read More »
Whether it is to jot down our professor’s hasty dictation or to doodle at the corners of our notebooks, we have all used ball pens at one point or the other. But not everyone could have thought of transforming those doodles into a career. In this article, we will briefly discuss 7 artists who have
7 Ball Pen Artists Who Prove That Ball Pens are More than Just for Writing Read More »
I AM SURREALISM! There is no denying that the globe-trotting Salvador Dali was an eccentric personality. The critics have rightfully hailed him as the pioneer of the surrealist movement. Salvador Dali paintings shine the spotlight on the creative and imaginative forces embedded in the human subconscious. The ideologies and art of the maverick have seeped
Drag Her to Dali!: Queens on Salvador Dali Paintings Read More »
Fashion is an ever-evolving industry. It is the progenitor of fast fashion, replicating trends into inexpensive final products to boost the style sense and perhaps the ego of the end consumer. While most of the fashion moments are engendered from the minds of great designers, some keep on revisiting the old and classics. In the
Is it Fashion? Is it Art? NO – It’s Salvador Dali! Read More »
Surrealism gives importance to the subconscious. It is where an artist’s true imaginative and creative prowess resides. A Surrealist artwork tends to disavow the normalcy propagated by the rationalist movement. When we talk about surrealism, our mind wanders to The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali; his most recognised paintings amongst others. But Dali was
Salvador Dali’s Fashion DOs and DON’Ts Read More »
If you are a movie buff, you may have heard aficionados heavily sighing, “The sequels are never better than the originals.” Who knows, you might even be one. But does the same apply to artists? While there have been several spiritual successors (we are eyeing you Georges Seurat), there have not been many direct sequels
A Bizarre Sequel: Salvador Dali’s Clocks Read More »