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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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V.S. Gaitonde, India’s most revered abstract painters, creates a unique space in contemporary art through his masterful manipulation of form and colour. His minimalist approach and spiritual undertones create an enigmatic world where form, space, and memory intertwine. His canvases invite viewers into a reflective space, where they must confront their own perceptions and emotions.
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Introduction The Thanksgiving holiday is a quintessential American cultural event, with family bounties of food and grateful reflection. Although it has a very traditional background, it still continues to be a source of inspiration for artists. Thanksgiving has spanned art history, from origins to modern-day expressions, depicted through different art forms league by league, whether
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Everything That You Wanted to Know About Canvas Drawing Pads When it comes to creating stunning artwork, the surface you work on plays a crucial role in the outcome. As children, we dabbled on the walls, growing into rough sheets of paper, and finally to an artist’s coveted surface AKA a canvas. If you are
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The latest show at the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence, is a breathtaking look into the golden age of the Mughal Empire. The display covers the reigns of Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan and celebrates 100 years of artistic creativity, cultural fusion, and imperial prestige. A Legacy of Artistry
Vasudeo S. Gaitonde was a forerunner among Indian modernist painters, noted for his affiliation with non-objective art and his meditative, atmospheric abstractions. His work does not conform to the common understanding of both colour and form and provides a deep sensory experience. As a contemporary artist, Akhilesh reflects on V. S. Gaitonde’s profound engagement with
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Cardstock Paper When it comes to crafting, printing, and creating professional-looking stationery, cardstock paper is your go-to. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a business owner looking for high-quality printing solutions, everyone uses cardstock paper once in a while. Let’s understand why. What Is Cardstock Paper? Cardstock paper is
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Vasudeo S. Gaitonde was a forerunner among Indian modernist painters, noted for his affiliation with non-objective art and his meditative, atmospheric abstractions. His work does not conform to the common understanding of both colour and form and provides a deep sensory experience. As a contemporary artist, Akhilesh observes that Gaitonde’s use of colour was radical.
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Introduction 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,
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In its otherworldly beauty, the Taj Mahal has always been more than a marble monument to me; it is a story in the act of being told, a tale immortalised in white marble. Revisiting this architectural wonder yesterday was like seeing it for the first time; its magnificence still took my breath away. What never
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