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“The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers.” — Sydney J. Harris I asked ChatGPT to act as an art professor and tell me what kind of art, in its opinion, AI couldn’t make. This is what it said in a […]
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Still today, our sense of wonder is struggling to find meaning from age-old cave or rock paintings — to find answers that might be revealed in just a few seconds with the use of AI. All my life, I’ve looked at Bhimbetka’s cave shelters and wondered how that oxide survived thousands of years, and how those
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…That’s why it’s worth a read Ever since I was a boy, I would bicycle around my little town, Tezpur, with my watercolour pack and cheap papers, looking for subjects that would make thrilling landscapes. Cole Park was my favourite muse. It is dotted with various types of foliage, a large pond and a stone
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There is a Japanese saying: “When the student is ready, the master will appear.”To become an artist is often a lonely journey. It is a continuous cycle of self-doubt and self-realisation. In the early years, amid all the noise and confusion, you keep hearing, “Find your voice… find where you belong.” My guru Toofan Rafai once told
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Abir Pothi founder Ruby Jagrut writes In today’s challenging time, when you decide to be an artist, I will surely congratulate you. We know what it is to be an artist—experiencing liberation and being able to see, express, and share one’s ideas through visual representation. To be an artist, you must choose first—choose to marry
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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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Why Art Matters in India India has an incredibly rich tradition of art, crafts, and cultural heritage. Art in India isn’t just for decoration or enjoyment—it’s deeply connected to our society and economy. Millions of people earn their living through various art forms, from folk artists and craftspeople to painters and performers. However, many artists
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Let’s Learn Antoni Gaudi’s Facts Gaston Bachelard’s exploration of language, distinguishing between the utilitarian “signification” and the creative “poetry,” provides a lens through which we can analyse the intersection of language and architecture. In Michael Graves’ “A Case for Figurative Architecture,” the analogy between everyday language and the internal structure of a building is drawn,
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During medieval times, the Mughal rulers brought great changes to Indian art. They supported artists with money and resources, which helped painting reach new heights. This period saw a beautiful mix of Persian art with local Indian styles, creating different schools like Mughal, Rajasthani, Pahadi, and Deccani painting. From this mix came miniature paintings –
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American folk art holds a special place in the cultural and artistic heritage of the United States. It comes from self-taught makers, rural craftsmen, and community artisans. Folk art captures the spirit of a young nation shaped by diversity, faith, labor, and storytelling. Its roots trace back to the colonial and post-Revolutionary War periods. During
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