Artist Profile

Introduction A strong figure in contemporary art and activism, Ai Weiwei has consistently used his work to challenge political and social norms. Born in Beijing in 1957, Ai grew up during the turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution, marked by political repression and cultural upheaval. His early experiences in China, along with later exposure to

One of the key players in the growth of Abstract Expressionism and the advancement of modern art is Barnett Newman (1905–1970). His work profoundly affected the art world and continues to spark conversations about the nature of art and its place in society. It is distinguished by its daring simplicity and investigation of existential topics.

Some people express themselves by dancing, some by singing, and some are inclined towards cooking. For me, it’s painting! I express my inner rhythms through my paintings and colours! Sunita Dinda, born in 1971 in Jamshedpur, is a freelance artist. She pursued her Diploma in Fine Arts from Tagore School of Arts & Crafts, Jamshedpur,

Santanu Nandan Dinda, born in 1966, is a contemporary artist from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. His paintings are a dream-like imagination of a culturally vibrant India executed through his humbled forms, bold lines and exuberant colour palette. Hailing from a small village, Santanu grew up surrounded by nature, townships and families. Villages in India are a plethora

In a series, we talk about the journey and the works of the nonagenarian painter, Krishen Khanna.  Read Krishen Khanna @ 96 everyday to take a peek into the artist\’s fascinating professional trajectory that continues to go up till date

Ellsworth Kelly, the second oldest of his three male siblings, was born in Newburgh, New York 1923. Raised in northern New Jersey, he was known to spend most of his time alone, frequently monitoring insects and other avian species. His later observations of nature influenced his unique style of painting. After graduating high school, he