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Margaret Keane is maybe the only Artist who established herself as an artist in the courtroom in Western Art history. Margaret, an American artist known for painting subjects with big eyes and Artwork, was initially credited to her ex-husband for years. The story of People with Eyes and ‘lure’ in Western Art goes back to […]

Umang Hutheesing starts to talk about the Hutheesing Visual Art Centre and the legacy of art exhibitions. Forty-five years of the visual arts centre is something in itself that is an incredible journey, and Umang has been part of this majorly. Umang has seen art in his family even before exposure to art in India,

‘I am a product of pre-internet and pre-email. Let us put it that way: Umang Hutheesing began the conversation with Nidheesh Tyagi from Abir in Samvaad, aiming to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of creative individuals.  I went to America to study

Challenges and Early Beginnings Early models of clothing fasteners resembling zippers emerged in the 1850s but were plagued with issues like rusting and unintentional opening. Despite attempts to improve, these early versions remained awkward and expensive. However, a breakthrough was on the horizon. Whitcomb Judson’s Innovation In 1890, an American traveling salesman named Whitcomb Judson

You know, there’s an exciting story, not a story but a fact the people of India and the world should know. The three important cities of art, architecture, and design were not built by emperors or kings but by their people, and the two towns of these are very well known. Which two cities do

Introduction Flags have transcended their role as mere pieces of cloth to become powerful symbols that capture the essence of nations, organizations, and ideologies. This realm of study, known as vexillology, delves into the profound significance of flags by exploring their historical evolution, intricate design principles, and the deep cultural meanings they carry. From ancient

The Art, Architecture, and Design of the great cities of India and abroad come from a great city, Ahmedabad, said Umang Hutheesing, Hutheesing’s design company, and studio and founder of Hutheesing Heritage Foundation, in a conversation with Nidheesh Tyagi from Abir. Hutheesing’s design company and studio are located in a historical location, Haveli Jaising Bhai