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Art therapy combines art and therapy, utilising creativity for healing and growth. It offers a unique avenue for self-expression and self-discovery. Through art-based activities, individuals explore emotions and experiences in a non-verbal manner. Guided by professionals, art therapy facilitates personal transformation. Whether standalone or combined with traditional therapy, it taps into creativity, provides insights, and […]
Krispin Joseph PX The subject of Art history brings many unknown ‘topics’ into the spotlight. There are exciting materials and objects from different locations and times and diverse cultures: Egyptian, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley and many others. The world of objects and artefacts is fascinated with stories and historicity. Here introduced a unique piece of material
Painting the World Blue, the Story starts From Afghan Stones Read More »
Smriti Malhotra Many Hollywood actors transition into becoming artists which reflects their ongoing endeavour in pursuing diverse creative fields. This foray into art is also reflective of their yearning to seek creative and artistic fulfilment beyond simply acting. These known and popular actors while expressing themselves through their art transcend beyond their on-screen personas. In
11 Actors that are also Visual Artists: Hollywood Edition Read More »
Krispin Joseph PX Crimes related to Art and culture are currently ranked as the third largest criminal enterprise globally. In comparison with terrorism, drugs and violent crimes, art and cultural crimes are not considered “crimes” against people and their life. What is Art crime? Art crime is an umbrella term; many things are in that
Do you Know about Art Crime: How We Lost Heritage Objects? Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava Abir Pothi is curating 11 structures across the globe, from the Arab world to the far east and to Europe, which carry a strong stamp of Islamic architecture and ethos. They stand out in their form and architectural grandeur. 1. Palace of Justice, Spain The architectural layout of the law court of Mecanoo,
11 Futuristic Buildings With a Touch of Islamic Aesthetics Read More »
Pratiksha Shome “I don’t know who paints the picture of life into our embedded memories, but whoever it is, only paints. For he is ready with a brush to reprint every incident that happens in life, of course opting for what to keep and what not to.” This is how Tagore started his Autobiography “Jiban
11 Fascinating Facts About Rabindranath Tagore That Made Him Nonpareil Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir It is common knowledge for all Indians that our beloved National Anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was composed by the great Rabindranath Tagore (7th May 1861- 7th August 1941). However, not many know the origin and history of our National Anthem. A five-stanza Brahmo hymn in the Bengali language, Bhārat Bhāgya Vidhātā (Bengali: ভারতভাগ্যবিধাতা,
Rabindranath Tagore’s Translated Version of the National Anthem in English Read More »
Auction houses are the hangout hub for art enthusiasts and curators. Ranging from antiques to significant paintings, auction houses are the best option to collect and articulate art. Here are 11 auction places in India that art enthusiasts should know and check out: 1. Osian’s: Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, it is India’s 1st Auction House
11 Auction House in India Art Enthusiasts Should Know About Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava The 2023 Met Gala is as usual trending today and for the next couple of days (if not weeks) and that’s no shocker to us. This year’s theme was “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, and various A-list celebrities displayed their own interpretation of the theme (I mean did y’all see miss Doja
Smriti Malhotra Raja Ravi Varma, was born on 29 April 1848 to an aristocratic family in Kilimanoor, Kerala and was a self-taught artist who was commissioned often to make portraits of Indian Royalty. He is known for his work portraits and depiction of Indian women and depiction of particularly poignant scenes from Indian mythology. He
11 Masterpieces of Raja Ravi Varma: Traversing through the Iconic Creations Read More »