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The banana by itself is a good fruit. It provides quick energy. It is a beloved of those who like to diet. However, in the world of art, the banana has attained mythical status. The controversy around the banana as a symbol has enlivened many conversations around the world. Even more than that sculpture which […]
How the Banana Became the Biggest Solo Act in Art and Ended in Disgrace Read More »
Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical
– Nidheesh Tyagi The use of letters as a visual medium is ubiquitous in advertising, book covers, mastheads, and public spaces. However, the use of poems to bring visual delight takes on a different dimension. For one, it’s not just about information or selling something. It’s more about connecting to the soul in an unexpected
Poland Breathes Poetry Also as Public Art Read More »
Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical
Fan art is a curious thing, a sign of fans’ limitless creativity and unending desire to pay tribute to their beloved characters, stories or public figures, sometimes with amazing talent and other times with a “well, they tried” energy. But where does the charming cocktail of admiration and artistic fervour come from? Spoiler alert: fan
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Christopher Benninger regarded as a legendary figure of Indian and international architecture, had built a great legacy which will keep inspiring generations. Great Expectations: Notes to an Architect, his most recent and final book, published posthumously in October 2024, is a sequel of sorts to his bestselling 2011 title, Letters to a Young Architect, and a philosophical
The Wizarding World and Harry Potter Art As millennials and Gen Z, we were raised in JK Rowling’s magical Wizarding world. As we grew up, the magic remained within us. So why not take that magic and create beautiful Harry Potter art? On that note, today, we’ll explore the breadth of everything Harry. Whether it
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Vasudeo S. Gaitonde, one of India’s most celebrated modernist painters, is often regarded as a pioneer of non-representational art in India. Renowned for his meditative abstraction, Gaitonde’s works transcend the tangible, inviting viewers into a realm of introspection and inner dialogue. The noted artist and writer Akhilesh offers a compelling perspective on Gaitonde’s art, resisting
Introduction Art mirrors society, with its cultural, historical and philosophical underpinning. One of the organising principles of Western art history has been the categorisation of the development of the arts into movements or “isms” such as Impressionism, Cubism and Surrealism, which represent identifiable styles, philosophies, and historical phases. Indian art, by contrast, is usually named
Climate Change Drawing: Inspiring Art with a Powerful Message Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, affecting ecosystems and weather patterns, which has in turn affected communities across the globe. As its global awareness grows, many individuals are modifying their daily practices to help the planet. This is also where
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