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11 Famous Friendship Day Arts that You Need to See on International Friendship Day

2 Aug’24, ON THIS DAY Friendship Day is a global holiday that celebrates the importance of loving, platonic relationships. It was first proposed in Paraguay in 1958 by Joyce Hall. The original date of celebration was 2 August, but it has since been moved to 7 August due to de-synchronization in the United States. Today […]

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Tyeb Mehta : Distorting Canvas to Reconfiguring Space and Subjects

Digvijay Nikam  A question that often surprises spectators of art is what motivates artists to get drawn towards certain subjects and images that later recur throughout their oeuvre. Why is M. F. Hussain enamoured by the horse? How is that different from Sunil Das’s fascination with the same beast? Similar is the case with another

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Visual Divides: A Comparative Analysis of Democratic and Republican Campaign Aesthetics

Introduction In US elections campaign aesthetics are very important in shaping how voters feel and can also play a critical role in determining electoral results. This includes logos, colours schemes, fonts, and images: in other words everything that connects these products to the political parties that create them through messages, values and brand identities. They

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Know Our Jury for Abir India’s First Take 2024: Mithu Sen

The eighth iteration of Abir India’s First Take 2024 is about to engulf the vivacious city of Ahmedabad. This event is more than just a show; it is a demonstration of the ability of art to erase boundaries and captivate hearts. It’s important to consider Abir India’s extraordinary journey to this point as the expectation

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What Munshi Premchand’s ‘Torn Shoes’ Reveals About Creative People

Shoes have long been used as metaphors in art, conveying diverse meanings across cultures and historical periods. In Vincent van Gogh’s “A Pair of Shoes,” they reflect the artist’s struggles and working-class identity, while in Renaissance portraiture, luxurious shoes denote wealth and social status. Salvador Dalí’s “The Persistence of Memory” uses shoes to suggest transformation

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Photo Gallery: Adolf Hitler’s Paintings Revealed

Adolf Hitler, infamous for his role in history as the dictator of Nazi Germany, also had a lesser-known passion for art. During his early years in Vienna from 1908 to 1913, Hitler immersed himself in painting, hoping to earn a living through his artwork. Despite his ambitions, he faced little commercial success, often struggling to

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Know Our Jury for Abir India’s First Take 2024: Veer Munshi

The eighth iteration of Abir India’s First Take 2024 is about to engulf the vivacious city of Ahmedabad. This event is more than just a show; it is a demonstration of the ability of art to erase boundaries and captivate hearts. It’s important to consider Abir India’s extraordinary journey to this point as the expectation

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First Take 2024: Eighth Edition to Spotlight Emerging Artists at Ahmedabad’s Hutheesing Visual Art Centre

The eagerly anticipated First Take 2024 is scheduled to begin on November 24th at the Hutheesing Visual Art Centre, Ahmedabad marking the eighth edition of this esteemed event. The week-long exhibition culminates on 30th Nov’24. Artists from across India are invited to participate and showcase their work. The festival not only celebrates art but also brings

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Banksy Clashes with Home Secretary James Cleverly Over Glastonbury Artwork and Migrant Rescue Efforts

Banksy Takes Aim at Home Secretary James Cleverly On Wednesday, the mysterious muralist Banksy responded to British Home Secretary James Cleverly’s criticism of his recent artwork, which featured an inflatable raft and appeared at the Glastonbury music festival last week. Cleverly had previously labeled the piece as “vile and unacceptable” during an appearance on Sky

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Brazilian Mastery: Painting, Print, and Structure at Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale 2024 showcased the profound talents of three Brazilian masters whose works significantly shaped the artistic landscape of their adopted country. This brought together the distinct yet interconnected legacies of Fulvio Pennacchi, Lina Bo Bardi, and Maria Bonomi. Through their unique mediums and visionary approaches, each artist contributed to the rich tapestry of

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