On This Day

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 […]

10th June 2023. ON THIS DAY. “For us Fauvism was like an ordeal by fire…our paints became sticks of dynamite. They were supposed to explode with light” -André Derain André Derain, born on June 10, 1880, in Chatou, France, played a significant role in shaping the early-20th-century art movements of Fauvism and Cubism. Derain, together

Smriti Malhotra  Step into the world of Pieter Jansz Saenredam, a Dutch artist who had a remarkable talent for capturing the ethereal beauty of church interiors. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine being transported to the streets of Assendelft during the 17th century. The air is crisp, and the scent of oil paint

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

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

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

June 1, 2023. ON THIS DAY.    Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, left an indelible mark on history despite her short life. From the time she ascended to the throne on this date, June 1st, in 1533 until the time of her execution in 1536, Anne Boleyn made significant contributions

Abhishek Dixit The second eldest of three male siblings, Ellsworth Kelly was born in Newburgh, New York in 1923. During his childhood, he was raised in the northern part of New Jersey and tended to spend most of his time in solitude, often observing various winged creatures such as birds and insects. His distinct approach