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Vandana Shukla Humour and satire are used anecdotally in ancient Indian art. The theme or subject of an artwork is never treated exclusively with humour. Seeing the richness and diversity of themes and ingenuity of expression in our art- it is a bit baffling. Because most art forms evolved around religion and myths, perhaps humour […]
Humorous Characters in Frescos and Paintings Read More »
Vandana Shukla Laughter comes as naturally to humans, as does anger or pathos. All human expressions have occasional humorous anecdotes; to kill monotony. In art, though humour is inexplicable. It can be decipherable; subject to perceptibility. Long before Indian art acquired the stiff- upper- lip stance of modernism; it was already defined by the principles
Anecdotal Humour in plastic arts Read More »
Partha Dasgupta Art infecting the city: Festival comes at a definite time every year. This cyclical movement of event’s where creation and dissolution, coming together of a large number of people for a few days and then going back to their respective day- today lives, continues every year, leaving it’s indelible mark. Over time, things
Ved Prakash Bhardwaj “A line is a dot that went for a walk.” — Paul Klee Yusuf’s name comes in the front row among the artists who have significantly contributed in giving a respectable place to abstract art in Indian contemporary art. Yusuf’s solo exhibition of drawings opened on February 13, 2023, at the Sridharani
A journey along the line: Yusuf’s Drawing World Read More »
Founder: Ruby Jagrut Ekla Cholo Re by the poet, musician and artist Ravindra Nath Tagore suddenly hit me in 2020 and kept humming me back in a loop for some time. Our foundation, Abir India, was intended to support young and emerging artists, which had given me strong beliefs and generous validation, but here we
As Abir Pothi Turns Two Read More »
Madhvi Subramaniam 6 March 2020 Dear Diary, My show opened today at the Thomas Hunter Project Space at Hunter College in NYC. I have been an artist-in residence here for several months and have been enjoying my exploration of the city and the grid. The show is titled Walk and Chew Gum … As I
Covid Diary of Madhvi Subramaniam Read More »
Abhishek Dixit Women wearing animal heads were the attraction in a performance called “Cotton Stainers” at Khoj Studios. The performance was strong and asked numerous questions about women empowerment and the difficulties they face every day in Indian society. The performance consisted of four different women taking on different concepts but with a common theme
Cotton Stain: An Anecdote Read More »
Abhishek Dixit A show has opened in New Delhi amid the India Art Fair, which critically examines the value of a personal relationship with space and allows you to reflect on the philosophy associated with it. The complexity of understanding the spaces in terms of lines, shapes, and structures in a three-dimensional area has been
Banaras and Debashish: An Indelible Inspiration Read More »
Abhishek Dixit Over the years, many well-established galleries have participated in the India Art Fair and showcased their works, and it is no wonder why it is the talk of the town. As artists from all over India and other parts of the world have gathered to make this festival one of its kind. This
Aspiring debutants at the India Art Fair Read More »
Abhishek Kumar G Ravinder Reddy is an Indian sculptor and installation artist known for his large-scale figurative sculptures. His works are characterized by a unique combination of traditional Indian craftsmanship, modern techniques, and vivid use of colour. He often incorporates elements of traditional Indian costume, jewellery, and ornamentation into his sculptures, creating works that are
Ravinder Reddy’s work with larger-than-life figures Read More »