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Confronted with a vivid recollection that Google Photos thoughtfully presented to me—an image that encapsulates a momentous visit to the Taj Complex, an encounter with the epitome of artistic excellence. Four years ago on this very day, I found myself seated on a humble bench, gazing in awe at the resplendent Mughal monument. A Masterpiece. […]
What Defines a Masterpiece? Read More »
Surrealism gives importance to the subconscious. It is where an artist’s true imaginative and creative prowess resides. A Surrealist artwork tends to disavow the normalcy propagated by the rationalist movement. When we talk about surrealism, our mind wanders to The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali; his most recognised paintings amongst others. But Dali was
Salvador Dali’s Fashion DOs and DON’Ts Read More »
Two climate change protesters from the group Just Stop Oil were arrested after smashing a protective glass panel covering a famous Diego Velázquez oil painting at London’s National Gallery. The protesters targeted Velázquez’s “The Toilet of Venus” with small hammers, demanding Britain’s government to halt all licensing for fossil fuel exploration, development, and production in
If you are a movie buff, you may have heard aficionados heavily sighing, “The sequels are never better than the originals.” Who knows, you might even be one. But does the same apply to artists? While there have been several spiritual successors (we are eyeing you Georges Seurat), there have not been many direct sequels
A Bizarre Sequel: Salvador Dali’s Clocks Read More »
Diwali is around the corner and the search for that ideal festive gift is on. Give the done-and-dusted gifting ideas a rest and open your eyes to the art world as an excellent avenue of gift-giving. Gifting art not only throws light on your personal preferences and aesthetic choices but also speaks about how well
Diwali Special: Celebrate and Spread Colours by Gifting a Painting! Read More »
Introduction In a packed room at T.J. Byrnes, an Irish pub in lower Manhattan, the enigmatic art critic Jerry Saltz took the spotlight in a conversation with writer and columnist Dean Kissick. The event was organized by the Perić Collection and marked the ninth instalment of the Seaport Talks. Diverse Crowd Gathers The back room
Is Jerry Saltz Redefining Art Criticism in the Age of Social Media? Read More »
Introduction Banksy, the elusive graffiti artist known for his thought-provoking and subversive art, may be facing unmasking in an upcoming defamation case. The lawsuit is connected to his use of Instagram to call out shoplifters and invite them to a Guess store that had used his imagery without permission. While the case has generated intrigue,
There is No Person called Banksy But a Group of People! Read More »
Introduction As India prepared to face Sri Lanka in a crucial ICC ODI World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, an honour was bestowed upon cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. A special ceremony was held a day before the match to unveil a statue of the iconic batsman. The statue, depicting one of Tendulkar’s
Unveiled Steve Smith Statue in the Name of Sachin Tendulkar Read More »
“For me, painting and meditation are the same thing. I depict the bliss I achieve while meditating on canvas so that viewers can experience these positive vibrations as well.” – Neeraj Goswami One is always intrigued by the oppositional relationship between the transcendent and the everyday. One prominent understanding of mysticism alerts us that meditation
Neeraj Goswami and the Geometricity of Transcendence Read More »
Being an artsy kid can be a challenge when it comes to Halloween. Especially when it is a last-minute plan and you are short on supply but still want to look high on creativity. We at Abir Pothi have got your back. Following is a list of quick and easy Halloween costume ideas for art
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