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Riken Yamamoto Architecture Japanese Architect Riken Yamamoto was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize on March 4, 2024, and the raving ripples are percolating! But he deserved and was owed his flowers. Throughout his illustrious career, Yamamoto has created spaces that foster social interaction and community engagement. Riken Yamamoto buildings rely on precision and rationality. […]
Born in 1524, Luís Vaz de Camões remains one of the most enigmatic figures of Renaissance literature. He emerged from the shifting social and political tides of 16th- century Portugal, a nation expanding its maritime reach into Asia and Africa, while also navigating the turbulence of religious orthodoxy and imperial ambition. His life, though celebrated
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Why is The progressive art movement influential because they intend to break the rule and style of Indian art. In a word, they modernised Indian Art in different tones and method as they are a group of people who thinks differently. After independence, the Indian Art scene eagerly looked for transformation, and a young group
H A Gade: A Man Who Brings Modernism to Indian Art Read More »
Krishen Khanna, one of India’s most celebrated modernists. This article delves into five significant works where Christian iconography becomes a lens to reflect on suffering, compassion, and search for spiritual meaning in the fractured world. 1) The Last Supper 2) Betrayal 3) Meeting at Emmaus 4) Peita 5) Thou Sayest So Featuring Image Courtesy: Saffron
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Turning 100 this July, Krishen Khanna remains one of Indian art’s most quietly revolutionary voices. We celebrate a visionary who chose the canvas over the ledger, leaving behind a secure banking job to paint full time. With a practice that spans sculpture, painting, and political commentary, Khanna’s contribution to Indian art has been immense, earning
Krishen Khanna: A Life in Photographs Read More »
Vandana Shukla Humour has been an essential element of art since the earliest times. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, artists have used humour to engage, entertain, and enlighten their audiences. Once we take a closer glimpse into Indian art, we find out that it also hosts a rich history of humour that is
Tickling the Funny Bone: Exploring Humour in Indian Art Read More »
“Peace is not good for an artist. How can that happen? The mind strives and burns all the time in the creative activity of art.” Jamini Roy The legend of Jamini Roy can plainly be described best by the following excerpt from a poem by Nissim Ezekiel, who was a valued admirer of Roy’s work,
Fusion of Individuality and Roots: Celebrating Jamini Roy Paintings Read More »
The Indian contemporary art scene is rich, layered and constantly evolving. These seven artist books offer rare insights into their personal life as well as artistic practice. Whether you are an art lover or just getting started, these titles are essential reading FN Souza: The Archetypal Artist by Janeita Singh A collection of 21 essays
A Glimpse Into Indian Art: 7 Artists Books Worth Reading Read More »
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 »