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As Madonna famously said, “I’m not Joan of Arc, not yet. I’m only human.” Joan of Arc is one such historical figure whose influence is not just limited to politics but also art and even pop culture. Little do we come across figures from such ancient past whose references and mentions are still relevant and […]
Vaishnavi Srivastava 29th May 2023. ON THIS DAY. Edme Bouchardon, an acclaimed French sculptor, draughtsman, and medallist, was born on May 29, 1698. His works helped launch the Neoclassical movement’s opposition to the Rococo style. Bouchardon’s influence goes much beyond his sculptural accomplishments, despite the fact that he is frequently recognised as the most
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Abhishek Dixit During the chaotic “Bloody Week” that marked the end of the Paris Commune, Georges-Henri Rouault came into the world in a cellar on May 27, 1871. The family’s residence was hit by an unguided missile, which compelled the pregnant woman to relocate to the basement where she delivered her second offspring. Rouault, a
Pratiksha Shome Philippe de Champaigne was a prominent French Baroque painter who lived from 1602 to 1674. He was born in Brussels, Belgium, and later moved to Paris, France, where he established himself as one of the leading artists of his time. Champaigne’s artworks primarily focused on religious themes, but he also excelled in portraiture.
Vaishnavi Srivastava 25th May 2023. ON THIS DAY. What I see with my eyes in this world’s garden in the light of day, I represent in my painting; what I touch and feel in it’s darkness, I embody in my sculpture -Ramkinkar Baij From sculptures to paintings, nothing was left untouched when
Abhishek Dixit Franz Kline’s origins lay in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a town that revolved around coal mining and provided little chance for creative nurturing. As a prominent figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement after World War II, he established himself as a talented American artist. Due to a challenging association with his guardians, his formative years
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Iftikar Ahmed Georges Prosper Remi, known by the pen name Hergé was born Today. The man created one of his most endearing characters i.e., Tintin. In the early 1930s, Father Gosset a Catholic priest, who was living and working as the chaplain of Chinese students at the University of Leuven, intrigued by Georges Remi’s upcoming
Abhishek Dixit Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), a highly talented and adaptable artist from Germany’s Renaissance era, was born in Nuremberg, a prosperous European cultural and economic hub between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Albrecht Dürer, a prominent figure of the Northern Renaissance, crafted exquisite works in drawing, painting, and printmaking. He played a vital role in
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Vaishnavi Srivastava 20th May 2023. ON THIS DAY On this Day, May 20, 1867, an important event in the history of the Royal Albert Hall took place as Queen Victoria personally laid the foundation stone for the building. The ceremony took place in a large marquee that was built especially for the event and
Vaishnavi Srivastava Be it art, a source of historicity, or a place of leisure, museums sure have a way to cater to every audience, regardless of their age in order to showcase a world of cultures in the most insightful possible way. They tell stories of past and present events and display a horizon of
Museums, Sustainability and Wellbeing: International Museum Day 2023. Read More »