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The Life and Legacy of George Caleb Bingham American painter George Caleb Bingham (1811–1879) is well recognised for his works that portray frontier life along the Missouri River. He was born today, on 20th March. Despite being a Virginian by birth, he lived mainly in Missouri. In George Caleb Bingham’s artwork, commonplace situations like riverboats, […]
Why Was George Caleb Bingham Named the Missouri Artist? Read More »
Humans have been exploiting metals for more than 5000 years in the Indian subcontinent. A classic example is the bronze statuette of the ‘Dancing Girl’ found in Mohenjo Daro. It showcases the advanced metalworking skills of the era. Archaeologists have found evidence of iron objects from the Vedic period (1500–500 BCE), one of the reasons
India’s Metal Tradition: Mohra Metal Art Read More »
Fabergé eggs are a piece of art that is a testament to love, royalty, betrayal and tragedy. Designed by Peter Carl Fabergé, these eggs stand as the most exquisite examples of Russian royal jewelry Fabergé craftsmanship. It portrays fine craftsmanship, with intricate designs, hidden surprises and continues to captivate people since 1885. For Love, With
Fabergé Eggs, A Symbol of Love and War Read More »
Why Are Mikhail Vrubel Paintings Still Discussed Worldwide Mikhail Vrubel’s art employs a sensitive palette of colours and symbols, and as the artist lays down the wide strokes of the palette knife on the canvas– the painting seems to come to completion. There is a sense of passionate despair one feels after looking at Vrubel’s
Of Demons and Russian Symbolist Folktales: Mikhail Vrubel’s Paintings Read More »
Getting To Know Fabien Charuau Fabien Charuau is a French-born artist and architectural photographer living in Mumbai. He is known for his thoughtful approach to architectural photography and his innovative digital artworks. Fabien Charuau’s Photographic Style As an architectural photographer, He captures more than just buildings—he reveals the emotional and cultural stories behind them. His
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Artists and the Art makers across U.S, Canada, China and Mexico face potential changes in their practice due to trade wars. President Donald Trump’s recent move of tariff increase has majorly impacted multiple sectors, including the art market. These trade policies introduce challenges for artists, collectors, galleries, and art suppliers, and have economic effects on
The Economy of the Art Market Threatened by Trump’s Tariff Revival Read More »
Art enthusiasts, scholars, and cultural connoisseurs gathered on 4 March 2025 to witness something extraordinary—the unveiling of “Nicholas Roerich: The Eternal,” a landmark exhibition commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of one of history’s most enigmatic artists at The National Gallery of Modern Art. The exhibition, painstakingly curated over many months, brought together pieces from across
India through the eyes of a Russian Polymath, 150 years of Roerich. Read More »
From Provocation to Progress: Has the Art World Evolved Since 1989? In 1989, the Guerrilla Girls—an anonymous collective of feminist artists—put up a billboard asking a relevant (yet biting) question: “Do Women Have To Be Naked To Get Into the Met. Museum?” Originally supposed to be a billboard, commissioned by the Public Art Fund in
Revisiting the Guerrilla Girls’ Feminist Art Crusade and the Met’s Gender Bias Read More »
The typically stoic diplomatic process was a session of finger-pointing, metaphorical fists in the air, making the abrupt outburst the most intense public spat between foreign leaders in the Oval Office of the United States. The two leaders were meeting to strike a deal but what ended up happening was the deal itself got striked.
Cartoonists React to Zelensky-Trump Feud in the Oval Office Read More »
The Beginning of Jeff Koons’ Art Controversy It all began in 1989, when via an invitation by the Whitney Museum, and guest curator Marvin Heiferman, Jeff Koons created a piece focused on media for a billboard for the exhibition “Image World: Art and Media Culture.” Koons’ billboard promoted a fictional film named Made in Heaven.
Jeff Koons’ Made in Heaven is the Public’s Best-Kept Secret Read More »