Pratiksha Shome Françoise Gilot famously stated, “I am painting as long as I am breathing. So it should come as no surprise that the artist, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 101, left behind a magnificent collection of work, including poetry, prose, ceramics, drawings, lithographs, paintings, and collages. Global tributes came […]
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Krispin Joseph PX Do you know what Western painter Peter Brueghel usually disguised in his paintings? Most of Brueghel’s paintings are more ambiguous than his contemporaries. Drama is the most essential element in Brueghel’s paintings. Drama makes his compositions more mysterious. Using these elements in his paintings, Peter Brueghel explores the intellectual up and down
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Smriti Malhotra At the esteemed Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the campaign “Untangling the Politics of Hair” emerged triumphant, securing a prestigious Gold Lion in the Industry Craft Lions category. This remarkable achievement was announced during the 70th edition of the festival, which takes place from June 19 to 23, 2023. The award-winning campaign
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Smriti Malhotra The contemporary art scene in Saudi Arabia has experienced remarkable growth and transformation in recent years, positioning the country as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and cultural innovation. Fuelled by ambitious government initiatives, such as Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and promote cultural development, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a
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Aditya Sisodia According to SBWire, the global art insurance market is set to experience significant growth in the coming years, according to a new research publication by Advance Market Analytics. The report, titled “Art Insurance Market Insights, to 2028,” provides valuable insights into the market trends, drivers, restraints, and opportunities that will shape the industry
Aditya Sisodia Archaeologists conducting excavations at the Stöð archaeological site in East Iceland have made a remarkable discovery—a sandstone carved with a Viking ship. Believed to be the oldest picture ever found in Iceland, this find provides valuable insights into the early history of the island. Led by archaeologist Bjarni F. Einarsson, the team unearthed
Aditya Sisodia In a time marked by heightened nationalist politics, the forthcoming Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) in Delhi stands as a testament to India’s diverse cultures and religions. Scheduled to open in 2026, the museum represents a monumental project that aims to become the nation’s premier modern and contemporary art institution. Its visionary
Vaishnavi Srivastava 21st June 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Art, must be nothing else than the expression of some sudden sensation given to us by light. There are no such things as painting or sculpture. There exists only but life.” – Medardo Rosso Growing up a rebel, Medardo Rosso couldn’t possibly digest the idea of someone
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Pratiksha Shome Painter Georg Baselitz described his current exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where he engages in a visual dialogue with artists like Lucas Cranach, Titian, Peter Paul Rubens, and the Mannerists (who painted at the court of Emperor Rudolph II, focusing on the nude figure), as “like wallpaper for the Old Masters.”
Niveditha Ajay The Climate Crisis is an undeniable reality, but are we willing to face the fact? With reports that talk of melting ice and burning forests, the real anxiety of reconciling with drastic environmental changes looms large. Also, there is the portion of the population that simply refuses to admit the phenomena exists or
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