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Raza had a particular way of putting the colour on canvas. He will not paint a big black circle with a big brush. He would use a relatively small brush and begin with a small dot and then keep brushing gently agains the canvas over hours like a seasoned practice in deep concentration. Sometimes it may take 2 or 3 days.
Raza@100: He carried his jungle everywhere and remained lost in it Read More »
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
A lost Sher-Gil found, a forgotten Titian rediscovered Read More »
Abir Pothi presents Room For More Art — a series of features on interior designers across geographic boundaries, discussing with them the nuances of their profession, their methods of sourcing
From traditional to unconventional art, the designers who include it all Read More »
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
Healing from disaster, remaking history and more with art Read More »
March 4, On This Day Pyramid scheme! In a radical diversion from what was expected, an artwork commissioned in the courtyard of The Louvre created much controversy in the late
The modern crown adorning The Louvre in Paris Read More »
Senior landscape designer and architect Aniket Bhagwat holds forth with Abir in yet another Samvaad, discussing the embracing and maneuvering of art in an increasingly important digital realm, and his long-standing love affair with appreciating art
The digital medium is not a sorry replacement, says Aniket Bhagwat Read More »
Santanu Borah walks through the maze of artist statements and tries to figure out a statement that can be truly confusing. He also tells you where you can auto-generate beautifully
How not to write an artist statement Read More »
Noted painter Akhilesh talks about how the master artist helped him understand the language of colours. Editor’s note: Abir Pothi is excited to bring you book excerpts from Raza: Jaisa
Raza@100 A gift box of acrylic colours and other surprises Read More »
March 3, On This Day A theatrical inauguration The stunning architectural and artistic marvel Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theatre) in Vicenza, northern Italy, was inaugurated on March 3, 1585, with a
Architecture that is art Read More »
RAZA@100: NOTED PAINTER AKHILESH TALKS ABOUT HOW THE MASTER ARTIST HELPED HIM UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE OF COLOURS.
Raza@100: Raza came to see my work and said… Read More »