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From World War II to Soviet Union, Margaret Bourke White Was A Woman of Many Firsts.

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Vaishnavi Srivastava June 14, 2023. ON THIS DAY. “The camera is a remarkable instrument. Saturate yourself with your subject, and the camera will all but take you by the hand and point the way.” – Margaret Bourke-White The leading photojournalist who is responsible for depiction of several important and pivotal moments of history from the […]

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Glimpses of Desire: The Queer Artistry and Controversial Legacy of Henry Scott Tuke

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Vaishnavi Srivastava “I always return to my first opinion, that the truth and beauty of flesh in sunlight by the sea, is offered to you in a way impossible to secure in pictures built up from hasty sketches, at leisure, in one’s studio. Because however much you may work indoors afterwards, whatever you add is

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Frank Lloyd: Revolutionizing American Architecture Since 1867.

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Abhishek Dixit “I don’t create a fantasy world; I create a reality of fantasy.” Frank Lloyd Wright revolutionized American architecture throughout his impressive seven-decade-long career. An abundantly creative master of American architecture who was also a writer was born on June 8, 1867, in Wisconsin. The residential design in the United States during the 20th

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A Spanish Master of Realism: The Story of Diego Velázquez

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Smriti Malhotra Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) a Spanish painter who was born in Madrid, Spain, is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of the Baroque period. He was a master of capturing realism and employing innovative techniques to create visually stunning and intellectually engaging artworks. Velázquez’s body of work spans a wide range of

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World Environment Day: Celebrating Land Art and Nature’s Beauty

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Vaishnavi Srivastava June 5th marks World Environment Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging action for the protection and preservation of our planet. As we reflect on the importance of environmental conservation, it is worth exploring the unique and thought-provoking realm of art and its relationship with nature. In particular, the artistic movement

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Rayonism’s Revolutionary Spark: Celebrating the Artistic Vision of Mikhail Larionov on His Birthday

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Iftikhar Ahmed 3rd June 2023. ON THIS DAY On this day, we observe the birthday of the renowned Russian artist, Mikhail Larionov. In this section, we take a moment to reflect upon Larionov’s extraordinary contributions to the world of art, his distinctive style, and his enduring influence on the art community. Born on 3

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From Inspiring Criminals to Art Movements: Marquis de Sade and 11 Sadistic Paintings

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Pratiksha Shome On this day, a man for whom the term “Sadist” was coined, was born, marking his name in the world of Philosophy, surrealistic art and crime. Marquis de Sade, although a heinous criminal with multiple charges of rape, assault and sadistic pleasures, this guy managed to provocate both criminals and philosophers of the

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