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Even during the early days of their establishment, The founders of Gita Press aimed big. Famous names such as Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Prasad, S. Radhakrishnan and Premchand have all, at one point, written for Kalyan. Hanuman Prasad Poddar the founding editor-in-chief of Kalyan was a huge contributor to the massive success of the magazine. To […]
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American conceptual artist Barbara Kruger is celebrated for her artwork and graphic design creations. Found photos, strong lettering, and a unique design style are frequently combined in Kruger’s artwork to examine themes of gender, consumerism, power, and identity. When Kruger rose to prominence in the 1980s, she was associated with both the Pictures Generation—a group
Native American painter, sculptor, and printmaker Fritz Scholder was born on October 6, 1937, and passed away on February 10, 2005. In the 20th century, Scholder emerged as one of the most prominent and divisive figures in Native American painting. Scholder’s paintings often questioned typical Native American stereotypes while also delving into themes of identity,
Nancy Spero, a famous American visual artist who lived from 1926 to 2009, made significant contributions to modern art, particularly in feminism and political activism. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended the Chicago School of the Art Institute. In Spero’s work, themes of gender, power, violence, and the human body were often tackled.
Norman Rockwell was an illustrator and painter from America. Rockwell, born in New York City in 1894, has always desired to be an artist. Rockwell started attending The New York School of Art as a 14-year-old student, and he graduated from high school two years later, in 1910, to pursue art studies at The National
American modern artist Kara Walker is renowned for her avant-garde silhouette paintings. Walker, born in Stockton, California, on November 26, 1969, is well-known for her provocative and frequently contentious examinations of race, gender, sexuality, and identity throughout American history. Walker is known for his large-scale, intricately detailed black paper cutouts placed directly on the walls
American architect and artist Maya Lin is well-known for her environmental art and architectural designs. At an early age, she became famous for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The memorial, finished in 1982 while Lin was still a college student and only 21 years old, is a moving and well-received homage to
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Dorothea Lange (1895–1965) was an influential American documentary photographer and photojournalist best known for her work during the Great Depression. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on May 26, 1895, she eventually relocated to San Francisco, where she started her photography career. The most famous and iconic image by Lange is “Migrant Mother,” which was captured
The life and legacy of the famous Post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh is not unheard of. During his short life (1853 – 1890), the Dutch artist produced around 2100 artworks. When one looks at a van Gogh original, one is faced with intense emotions, attributed to the artist’s declining mental health. His ‘swirls’ are his
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American painter and artist Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) is most recognised for his nostalgic and realistic portrayals of American life. On February 3, 1894, he was born in New York City. Rockwell became one of the most well-known and adored American artists during his career, which lasted most of the 20th century. Popular periodicals frequently featured