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Smriti Malhotra   Think pink, think Barbie, think Barbiecore!   Barbie was a style icon in the 50s, the fashion dolls were released in 1959 by the American Toy Company Mattel which took the world by storm. 92% of American girls within the age range of 3 to 12 years had a Barbie. They were […]

Vaishnavi Srivastava If you have scrolled through Tumblr, TikTok or Instagram in the past couple of years, chances are the phrase “Dark Academia” is not foreign to you. However, if you’re someone who stays away from the apps and the ever-emerging trends of the present generation, don’t worry bestie, we’ve got you! (bestie: {adj}, internet

Vaishnavi Srivastava National Poetry Month just got a whole lot more colourful! Did you know that some of your favourite poets also had a hidden talent for illustration? These poets weren’t just masters of the written word, but also of the visual arts. Join us as we explore the works of 11 famous poets who

Vaishnavi Srivastava Leonardo Da Vinci, one of the most eminent- if not worshipped- painters and sculptors of the Renaissance art period. What can be said about the legendary artist, that hasn’t already been said? While nothing compares to the years of literary works that have been dedicated to the life and works of the artist,

It is a haunting painting that depicts a father holding his dead son; ‘Ivan the Terrible and his Son’ (oil on canvas), one of Ilya Repin’s most psychologically intense works, was finished in 1885. Ivan was depicted in this painting holding his dying son in his arms as he lay shocked, the victim of an

Iftikar Ahmed Colour psychology is a fascinating field of study that explores the powerful impact that different colours can have on human emotions and behaviour. From calming blues to energising yellows, each colour has its own unique ability to evoke specific moods and feelings within us. This knowledge has been widely applied in various industries

Iftikar Ahmed The World Festival of Black Arts was first celebrated from April 1 to April 24, 1966, in Dakar, Senegal was a groundbreaking event in the history of black cultural expression and identity. Organized by the government of Senegal, led by President Léopold Sédar Senghor, the festival brought together over 2,500 artists and performers

Mahima Choudhary Who knew that a mix of African and European music would pave its way to this extent where it will be celebrated for an entire month all across the globe! Be it jazz music, dance or art it gets celebrated through a certain kind of event organised by jazz lovers. And this month

Iftikar Ahmed National Arab American Heritage Month, which takes place in April, is a time to discuss the contributions of Arab Americans, the history of Arab immigration to America, the variety of the Arab American community, significant customs and traditions, and more. The Arab America Foundation celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month in April to

Abhishek Kumar Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Vincent Van Gogh It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should