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“Art’s a very metaphysical activity. It’s something that enriches the parameters of your life, the possibilities of being, and you touch transcendence and you change your life. And you want to change the life of others, too. That’s why people are involved with art.” – Jeff Koons Jeff Koons is among the most prominent and […]
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The British conceptual artist Damien Hirst has made an enduring impression on the field of modern art with his provocative and contentious examination of beauty, discovered items, and the complex interplay between life and death. Hirst, who was born in Bristol, England, on June 7, 1965, began his creative career at Goldsmiths College in London,
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Famous Neoclassical painter Jacques-Louis David was born on this day, 30th August 1748. He produced a great body of work throughout the 18th and 19th centuries that caught the spirit of the time while drawing inspiration from classical themes and historical events. His artwork displays an acute eye for detail, a dedication to precision, and
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Origins of Leheriya Originating in Rajasthan, leheriya is a tie-dye technique renowned for its unique arrangements of stripes, chevrons, and diagonals. This traditional artistry adorns men’s safas (turban cloths), women’s odhanis, and sarees, drawing inspiration from the monsoon’s celebratory essence in the state, and the wind’s imprints on desert sands, reflected in its name derived
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What is a Dhabla? Dhabla, a Rajasthani-style Kutch weaving, evolved through the migration of Vankar people from Rajasthan, settling in Kutch due to commerce. They mastered the unique dhabla weave suited to the region’s hot climate.The Meghwals’ journey to Kutch, driven by their devotion to Shri Ram Dev Pirji, added to the cultural tapestry. The
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You need to understand many things if you are gone paint on paper. Painting on paper is fundamental to producing art. Paint on paper is more convenient than canvases and easier to carry if you like to paint outdoors. The paper makes you comfortable regardless of the home, studio or outside, and watercolour or acrylic,
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What happens after the invention of Photography? In the age of smartphones, everybody is a shutterbug, and millions of images are produced and distributed daily on the web. Today the world celebrates Photography Day through photos captured in worlds the most valued cameras and smartphones. Historically, Photography is only affordable for some; now, anyone can
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Photography, an art form that captures moments frozen in time, has evolved significantly since its inception. As we celebrate World Photography Day, let’s delve into the intriguing history and unique aspects of this medium. From the very first photograph to the rise of digital imagery, photography has a fascinating tale to tell. Following are 11
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Cubism as an Art school developed at the beginning of the 20th century, after the experimental art practice of artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in the 1907-08 period. Cubism is considered a rebellious new technique for portraying (un)reality, bringing diverse stances of matters (usually entities or figurines) jointly in the same painting, resulting
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“The painter’s art, as I see it, is about making poetic images visible.” René Magritte Who invent surrealistic Art is a challenging question in art history. Most artists have some layer of surrealism, and most artworks play ambiguous roles in human expressive history. Which elements can people easily understand, from clouds, pipes, bowler hats,
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