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Amidst the aftermath of a highly publicized libel trial and personal upheavals, renowned actor Johnny Depp finds solace and catharsis in the world of art. After the successful release of his second series of silkscreen prints earlier this year, Depp has taken on a new and deeply personal subject: himself. This latest artistic mission showcases […]
Johny Depp Gets Deep Into Arts in Pursuit of Therapy! Read More »
The Arnolfini Portrait is the most celebrated and debated portrait due to its ambiguity. The painting is precise, but the intent of the painting is not apparent, and many questions arise because of the signature of the artist and the way he put things in a composition. The Arnolfini Portrait (1434) by Jan Van Eyck’s
A Mysterious Story of a Mirror in Western Art Read More »
“My paintings, with their pulsating energy, vibrant colours, and interesting textures, are a homage to the kala (art) of India. They are an ode to memories, to the sights and sounds of the ruins that I saw and absorbed as a child while growing up in Gujarat. Viewers can perceive it in their own manner—it
Pioneering Indian Modernism: The High Relief Encaustic Paintings of Shanti Dave Read More »
Tennis legends Venus Williams and Serena Williams, along with their sister Isha Price, are set to make a significant impact in the art world and beyond. The trio has consigned four never-before-seen works by the iconic Black artist Ernie Barnes to a charity auction. These extraordinary pieces, consisting of two paintings and two drawings, will
The realm of Indian Art and Literature is profusely amalgamated, interwoven and innately connected. The translation of poetries into paintings was a profound form of art associating words with their visuals. Around 200 BCE, Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra, a compilation of Music, Dance, and Drama literature, intrinsically characterizes emotions as Rasas. He enunciated them into eight
We know how treasures are robbed during wartime. War gives the winning team the ultimate freedom to do anything against the lost. Usually, most winners (mis)use this freedom at most and commit as many crimes against the lost, including looting precious materials, gold and other valuable things and setting fire to their heritage and history.
And the Art Thieves’ Award for Most Appealing Work Goes to ‘Ghent Altarpiece’ Read More »
Gustav Klimt, the renowned Austrian Symbolist painter, is celebrated for his opulent and gilded masterpieces that have become milestones in modern art history. However, it is a lesser-known work, “Dame mit Fächer” (Lady with a Fan), that has etched its name in art auction history as the most valuable painting ever sold at auction in
Europe’s most expensive Painting: Why £85.3m for Klimt’s Lady with a Fan? Read More »
Why is artwork treated as a mirror, more than a reflection of time, and a cultural product of an artist? A subjective narration transformed into the cultural artefacts of the inner worlds of human interactions happening in a specific time and space. We can answer the question of what art is in this manner. An
Manifested Unknown Dreams, Epic Journey of an Artist Read More »
What is ‘Ivanka Vacuuming’? At Flashpoint Gallery, viewers are invited to throw crumbs for a former first daughter look-alike to vacuum clean for two hours. Surrounded by three walls reflecting the bright pink carpet, a model with striking resemblance to Ivanka Trump performs Jennifer Rubell’s new performance piece titled, ‘Ivanka Vacuuming’. Dressed in a pink
The Politics of Identity and Power in Rubell’s ‘Ivanka Vacuuming’ Read More »
I do not know Monsieur Monet; I do not think I have ever seen one of his pictures with any attention. Yet I feel as if I was an old friend of his, and this is because his portrait tells me a whole story of energy and truthfulness. There is more than a realist here;
Claude Monet: A Tale of Caricatures, Impressions & Water Lilies Read More »