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‘Nature in Architecture’; The Voices of Antoni Gaudi

Architecture, Do You Know?, Editor's Pick, Featured /

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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Meenaxi: M.F. Husain’s Cinematic Canvas of Art and Imagination

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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

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Namboothiri: Kerala’s Master Illustrator, Cartoonist and A People’s Artist

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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

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The Dune Popcorn Bucket Is One of the Rare Cases Where Form-Over-Function Has Actually Worked

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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

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Preserving India’s Cultural Heritage: The Need for Stronger Institutional Support and Widespread Art Institutes

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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

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Feeling Camera Ready? Try These Photography Styles

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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.

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Can Buildings Be Art? Exploring the Visionary Work and Life of Thom Mayne

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Introduction He has designed some of the most modern buildings known to architecture, and his work is as avant-garde as they come.American architect Thom Mayne was born on Jan. 19, 1944. Mayne serves as a founding principal for Morphosis Architects, established in 1972 and located in Los Angeles. Its unorthodox architectural formats have made him

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