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She is the first known female artist to paint nude self-portraits

February 8, On This Day Frau power in German art One of the most important representatives of early expressionism, German artist Paula Modersohn-Becker was born on February 8, 1876, and died very young at the age of 31 from a postpartum embolism (in 1907). Until the years when Becker began the practice, women painters had […]

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Dior Spring Summer 2022 Haute Couture Show collaborates with artists Manu and Madhvi Parekh

It was a fascinating amalgamation of fashion Chanakya and its Creative Director Karishma Swali collaborated with Dior for the commission of a series of monumental textile artworks by award-winning contemporary Indian Artists Madhvi and Manu Parekh, to be unveiled at the spring-summer 2022 Dior haute couture presentation in Paris. The works depicted traditional Indian motifs

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Jitish Kallat, Jogen Chowdhury, Jayasri Burman and others: Shows you can still ‘visit’ in 2022

A quick look into shows that are holding out and keeping their doors open to small crowds despite the pandemic says Georgina Maddox River of Faith A Solo Exhibition of Jayasri Burman Gallery Art Exposure On till 1st March 2022. Curated by Ina Puri The artist Jayasri Burman pays tribute to the Ganga that she

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‘Unfair Covid rules’: Famous Dutch art & culture hubs act like salons, gyms in protest

\’If personal grooming services are allowed to conduct business as usual, does it make sense to treat arts and culture differently?\’ asked the protesters Barbers and beauticians at work inside @vangoghmuseum pic.twitter.com/hHaIFkXQa7 — anna holligan ? (@annaholligan) January 19, 2022 That the pandemic’s unending stay and relentless waves have badly impacted businesses and institutions is

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One known for his modern nudes, the other for his political abstracts

January 24, On This Day Amedeo Modigliani An Italian painter and sculptor who worked mainly in France in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Amedeo Modigliani is known for portraits and nudes in a modern style characterized by a surreal elongation of faces, necks, and figures. These were not well received during his lifetime, but

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Robbie Williams jumps onto Banksy bandwagon; the \’immersive\’ trend finds Klimt; this iconic painting was always a gay pride symbol

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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Be inclusive, be original, and always keep learning: Ina Puri shares her pearls of wisdom

Even a single Samvaad with noted writer, art curator, documentarian and collector Ina Puri is a study in fascinating anecdotes from the modern history and world of Indian art. It is a glimpse into the trajectories of the Who\’s Who of the art world, whether it be stunning legends or more recent, exciting contemporary discoveries.

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When art is not restricted by medium: Exploring the oeuvre of interdisciplinary artist Amitesh Grover

Seamlessly melding theatre, performance and interactive art since 2009, 41-year-old artist Amitesh Grover has been described as to have “transcended the barriers of disciplines”, working with live acts, texts, objects, images, installations and films over more than a decade. As he navigates and investigates the overlaps between performance, digital technologies, game design and public intervention,

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From Van Gogh to Mona Lisa: Now, immerse yourself in the world\’s most mysterious smile

A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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