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17th Sep’ 2023 ON THIS DAY “Art is always ahead of time. Tomorrow, they will understand it” —M. F. Husain Early Moorings M. F. Husain, popularly hailed as the ‘Picasso of India’, was born on this day, 17th September, in 1915. Maqbool Fida Husain was born in Pandharpur, in Maharashtra today and then in the […]
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,
‘Nature in Architecture’; The Voices of Antoni Gaudi Read More »
M.F. Hussain, renowned as the “Picasso of India,” made an unforgettable impression on the world of art with his ingenuity and limitless imagination. His first venture towards filmmaking resulted in the gem known as “Meenaxi.” This cinematic masterpiece, which was released in 2004, demonstrates Hussain’s abilities as a painter, storyteller, and visionary. Meenaxi immerses spectators
Meenaxi: M.F. Husain’s Cinematic Canvas of Art and Imagination Read More »
When we think of the quirky and unforgettable characters of Charles Dickens and their hold over British readerly imagination in the 19th century, we wholeheartedly pay tribute – and rightly so – to the impeccable writing skill of Dickens as an author but what we often fail to acknowledge is the role of illustrators like
Namboothiri: Kerala’s Master Illustrator, Cartoonist and A People’s Artist Read More »
How many times have you found yourself in a state of bewilderment while gazing at a piece of artwork asking yourself why is it even here? It’s just a pile of rubbles or a shoe attached to metal strings. How would you even consider it as art? It doesn’t look like art. Well, what is
The Concept of Art or the Art of Concept? Sol LeWitt Has the Answer Read More »
Next Gen Popcorn Buckets When ‘Dune: Part 1’ came out, the fans (including yours truly) went gaga over it. Frank Herbert must be delighted looking at a faithful adaptation of his beloved sci-fi novel series. Watching the film touched me in places I never knew existed (pun un-intended). As the cinematic masterpiece unfurled infront of
My last visit to the Nawab Palace of Murshidabad Hazardwari Palace which is now transformed into a museum, left me disheartened and questioning the notion of “better preservation.” As I observed the peeling wall paint and witnessed the neglect of priceless 17th and 18th-century oil paintings, I couldn’t help but reflect on the lack of
At that time, if Husain was anything, we felt he would be a more formidable presence than his creative presence. At the College of Arts, Indore, where FNP was then a student, attention first turned to his creative presence when a book published by the Tata Institute landed at their table. This book likely came
Why did MF Husain Include a Curse in His Painting? Read More »
Different Photography Photo Style Photography is a dynamic and multifaceted medium. Diverse photography styles offer unique perspectives and techniques embellishing the subject. Understanding the nuances of photography photo styles elevates your work and helps you discover your niche. Today, we dive into some of the most popular photography styles and why they are immensely successful.
Feeling Camera Ready? Try These Photography Styles Read More »
The Essence of Motion: Exploring the World of Rhythm Art Have you ever detected the slightest movement over a canvas or felt a lively pulse within a painted figure? That is the art in rhythm. Rhythm lends the viewer its heartbeat, leading the eye in and out of shapes, colors and lines. It should act
Can Art Have a Pulse? Exploring Rhythm in Visual Works Read More »