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How many times have you found yourself in a state of bewilderment while gazing at a piece of artwork asking yourself why is it even here? It’s just a pile of rubbles or a shoe attached to metal strings. How would you even consider it as art? It doesn’t look like art. Well, what is […]
The Concept of Art or the Art of Concept? Sol LeWitt Has the Answer Read More »
ON THIS DAY 19th-Century Photographer Giorgio Sommer Today, we celebrate the birthday of Giorgio Sommer, a prominent figure in the history of photography whose work continues to captivate and inspire. Born on September 1, 1834, Sommer was an Italian photographer renowned for his exceptional documentation of the cultural and architectural heritage of Italy and beyond.
Giorgio Sommer was Born Today: A Pioneer in 19th-Century Photography Read More »
29 AUG, 1935: ON THIS DAY “To me, art should be as good as [Munshi] Premchand, as good as [Rabindranath] Tagore, as good as Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. It should be read by each and every one. They should feel thrilled by it and feel it is my own life, it is my own culture that
From Political to Poetic: The Artistic Evolution of A. Ramachandran Read More »
SM Sultan’s Life Sheikh Mohammed Sultan, popularly known as SM Sultan, was a Bangladeshi decolonial artist who worked in painting and drawing. He was born on this day, August 10, 1923, in Jessore, Bangladesh. His works were characterized by their repeated selection of subjects in the form of peasants engaged in labour. To enhance this
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
11 Famous Friendship Day Arts that You Need to See on International Friendship Day Read More »
26th July, 2023 ON THIS DAY “When you are young, you try to understand the world. As you grow old, you try to understand yourself. Your work then becomes the essence of these efforts.” -Tyeb Mehta Today marks a momentous occasion in the art world as we celebrate the birth anniversary of the renowned Indian
Celebrating Tyeb Mehta: A Glimpse into the Legendary Artist’s Masterpieces Read More »
15 July, 1606 ON THIS DAY On this special day, we celebrate the birth anniversary of one of the most influential painters in history, Rembrandt van Rijn. Born on July 15th, 1606, Rembrandt left an indelible mark on the art world with his remarkable talent and innovative techniques. Let us delve into the world of
Celebrating Rembrandt’s Birthday: Exploring the Artistic Legacy of the Master Painter Read More »
ON THIS DAY, 11 July 1593 Italian Mannerist painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo is well known for his unique and occasionally horrific human portraits made of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and fish died today on 1593. His distinct collage technique, which oozes humour and the strange, enthrals onlookers with its minute details and allegorical depth. Despite the fact
Giuseppe Arcimboldo and His Objects of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Fish Read More »
10th July 2024. ON THIS DAY Giorgio de Chirico, born on July 10th, 1888, was an Italian artist whose Metaphysical Art was deeply influenced by philosophy. His works, created between 1911 and 1917, were unlike anything else being produced in Europe at the time. They were termed “Metaphysical Painting” by French poet and critic Guillaume
Giorgio Chirico and the Influence of Philosophy in His Metaphysical Art. Read More »
June 21, On This Day; 1928; J Swaminathan was born Credited with the discovery of legendary Gond tribal artist from Madhya Pradesh, Jangarh Singh Shyam, Jagdish Swaminathan — commonly known as J Swaminathan — was a renowned Indian artist, painter, poet and writer in his own right, and also a member of the Communist Party
Journalist; Political Activist; Painter — J Swaminathan Read More »