Abirpothi

India’s only daily art newspaper

Ganesha With a Touch of Batik by Hyderabad-based Artist Yasala Prakash

Artist Yasala Prakash exhibits his collection of Batik works at Yasala Balaiah Art Gallery in Borabanda, titled Divergent Images of Lord Ganesha. His canvases are known for its images of folk and cultural themes of Bonalu and Bathukamma festivals, highlighting different facets of Telangana. Visitor looks at a Ganesha work at the gallery | Photo […]

Ganesha With a Touch of Batik by Hyderabad-based Artist Yasala Prakash Read More »

Exploration of Lost Spaces at “Tracing the Trails of Migration” by Artist Chippa.

It’s important to look at the changes happening in and around our world, as it becomes an irresistible part of our lives. Contemplating those changes and mulling over them to understand what we actually lost and what we are about to get is certainly necessary. Due to the current pattern of urbanization, deforestation rates have

Exploration of Lost Spaces at “Tracing the Trails of Migration” by Artist Chippa. Read More »

The Emergence of Dhaka Art College and Its Contribution to Bangladeshi Art.

Introduction Art plays a vital role in forming cultures and expressing societal identities. The Dhaka Art College, established in 1948, has had a major impact on Bangladeshi art, developing several talents and contributing to the national and global expansion of the country’s art language. It was the region’s first art school and grew to become

The Emergence of Dhaka Art College and Its Contribution to Bangladeshi Art. Read More »

Navigating the Artistic Journey of Caravaggio on his Birthday.

Born on this day, September 29th 1571 Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was one of the most influential painters in art history. Known simply as Caravaggio, his revolutionary style and masterful use of light and shadow continue to captivate art enthusiasts centuries later. On this anniversary of his passing, let us delve into the enduring legacy

Navigating the Artistic Journey of Caravaggio on his Birthday. Read More »

The Pablo-m of Picasso: A Review of Hannah Gadsby’s “Its Pablo-matic”

Since the MeToo Movement began, the misogyny of many ‘legends’ has come into focus, especially in the arts—literature, cinema, the visual arts and even comedy. An important question that is being asked, again and again, is whether we can, in fact, separate the art from the artist. The first time I stood in front of

The Pablo-m of Picasso: A Review of Hannah Gadsby’s “Its Pablo-matic” Read More »

Contemporary Bangladeshi Artists Shaping the Global Art Scene of the Country.

Introduction Bangladesh’s rise as an independent nation has had a tremendous impact on the country’s art, which reflects the region’s social and political transformations. The nation is divided into two parts: Bangladesh and West Bengal, and the majority religion is Islam. Identity politics developed through the selection and invention of tradition, have played an important

Contemporary Bangladeshi Artists Shaping the Global Art Scene of the Country. Read More »

Vieana Auction House Dorotheum Unveils Raphael Drawing in Old Masters Auction

Introduction Dorotheum, the prominent European auction house headquartered in Vienna, has made a remarkable revelation ahead of its upcoming Old Masters auction next month. The auction house has unveiled a drawing that has recently been attributed to the Renaissance master Raphael, also known as Raffaello Sanzio. This rediscovered artwork promises to be a significant highlight

Vieana Auction House Dorotheum Unveils Raphael Drawing in Old Masters Auction Read More »

Claude Monet’s Iconic ‘Le bassin aux nymphéas’ to be Auctioned at Christie’s with $65 M. Estimate

Introduction Christie’s, a renowned name in the art world, has made an announcement, revealing that Claude Monet’s celebrated painting, ‘Le bassin aux nymphéas’ (1917-1919), will take centre stage at its 20th Century evening sale in New York this coming November. The masterpiece, adorned with a guarantee, is estimated to fetch an impressive $65 million. An

Claude Monet’s Iconic ‘Le bassin aux nymphéas’ to be Auctioned at Christie’s with $65 M. Estimate Read More »