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Introduction Art has a profound influence on our lives, intertwined with the very essence of our existence. It serves as a universal language of creativity, allowing us to convey emotions, narrate stories, and delve into the depths of our innermost thoughts. Amidst this creative tapestry, art therapy has emerged as a compelling form of counselling …
In Leonardo Da Vinci’s treatise, he mentioned one name, an artist named Sandro Botticelli, as his Contemporain. Botticelli (1445-1510) was an Italian painter in the Early Renaissance, ignored for centuries and reinvented in the late 19th century. He is considered one of the greatest artists, portraying the linear classiness of late Italian Gothic and some …
Sandro Botticelli: Classical Portrayal of the Human Body in Renaissance Read More »
Fire has long fascinated humans- it evolved in purpose from a primitive tool for survival to an object of scientific fascination and study. This interest in the element, its richly coloured embers, and the marked path it leaves behind is perhaps what greatly influenced its birth as a form of artistic creation. Pyrography- literally meaning …
Introduction An unconventional art exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London has left people perplexed as guests are given the option to enter by squeezing past two naked models. The exhibition is part of a career retrospective by renowned performance art pioneer Marina Abramović, known for pushing the boundaries of art through her …
Introduction The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has orchestrated the return of seven valuable Egon Schiele artworks to the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum, a Jewish art collector who perished in a concentration camp in 1941. This historic restitution, which took place at the New York Supreme Civil Court on September 20, marks a significant moment for …
Manhattan District Attorney Returns Egon Schiele Artworks to Holocaust Victim’s Heirs Read More »
Johannes Vermeer may be the artist praised as a master with few paintings. A few domestic interior paintings of middle-class people made him renowned and legendary, and count him as one of the Dutch Golden Age’s greatest painters with Rembrandt. Vermeer was an art dealer when he was recognised as a painter, which made his …
Johannes Vermeer: Charming Beauties and Other Dutch Stories Read More »
Shruti Goyal’s works represent calmness and a pattern or layer of colours that co-relate with each other in such a way that it creates a whole new personal narrative. A new exhibition, “Layers of Being”, started on 19th September at India International Centre, where abstraction took the front seat. With the universal purpose of playing …
Chhau in Purulia and the Mask-Making Purulia, the westernmost district of West Bengal, boasts a stunning natural landscape with rivers winding through lush hills and dramatic rocky outcrops framing thunderous waterfalls. Amidst this natural beauty lies a rich historical tapestry, with countless ancient temples scattered across the district. Moreover, Purulia is renowned for its intangible …
Magnificent Masks of Chhau: Tradition, Technique and Transformations Read More »
TAKE on Art, in partnership with the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, is excited to reveal the much-anticipated 6th Edition of the Art Writers’ Award 2023. This prestigious award offers a remarkable opportunity for writers and researchers in India who are passionate about critical writing in the visual arts arena. Application Deadline: 31st October 2023 …
Open Call for Applications: Deadline – Sunday, 15th October 2023 Residency Dates: 18th February – 23rd March 2024 In a collaborative endeavor, Khoj and Arthshila are thrilled to invite applications from creative practitioners for a fully-funded, on-site artist residency at Parivartan in Siwan, Bihar. Parivartan stands as an integrated rural community development initiative, championed by …
