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An Artist Ahead of His Time: Remembering SM Sultan on His 29th Death Anniversary

Featured, Obituary, On This Day / 10/10/2023

10th October, ON THIS DAY The 29th death anniversary of the renowned artist SM Sultan is being observed in Narail district, Bangladesh, with great enthusiasm. This commemoration pays homage to an artistic luminary whose work and life continue to inspire generations. In a joint effort, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, the S.M. Sultan Foundation, and the […]

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5 Architectural Works of Le Corbusier in India.

Do You Know?, On This Day / 06/10/2023

6th October 2023. ON THIS DAY. “The architect determines the diverse movements of our minds and our hearts; it is then that we experience beauty.” – Le Corbusier Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, better known by his name Le Corbusier, was a pioneering Swiss-French architect and designer who specialised in contemporary architecture and urban design. Born on this

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Maya Lin: Bridging Art, Architecture, and Environmental Advocacy

On This Day / 05/10/2023

5th October 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Sometimes I think creativity is magic; it’s not a matter of finding an idea, but allowing the idea to find you.” ― Maya Lin Maya Ying Lin, the renowned American designer and sculptor, celebrates her birthday on October 5th. We pause to remember her admirable career in art and environmental

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Remembering Mary Richardson Kennedy: Architect, Advocate, and a Life Cut Short

On This Day / 04/10/2023

4th October 2023. ON THIS DAY. On this day, we celebrate the birth of Mary Richardson Kennedy, a gifted architect and designer whose career and advocacy work had an enduring impact. Mary Richardson Kennedy, who was born on October 4th, 1959, lived a life characterised by creativity, commitment to environmental sustainability, and a desire to

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Navigating the Artistic Journey of Caravaggio on his Birthday.

On This Day / 29/09/2023

Born on this day, September 29th 1571 Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was one of the most influential painters in art history. Known simply as Caravaggio, his revolutionary style and masterful use of light and shadow continue to captivate art enthusiasts centuries later. On this anniversary of his passing, let us delve into the enduring legacy

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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Caravaggio

Do You Know?, On This Day / 29/09/2023

Caravaggio All works, no matter what or by whom painted, are nothing but bagatelles and childish trifles… unless they are made and painted from life, and there can be nothing… better than to follow nature. – Caravaggio Caravaggio Paintings were known for his use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and

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World Tourism Day: 9 Prehistoric Caves to Explore in Your Next Travel Adventure.

Do You Know?, On This Day / 27/09/2023

Are you someone who writes words like “Wanderlust”, “Travel freak”, and “Hiking” in your Instagram bio? Is it one of your lifelong dreams to travel the world, and experience the arts and culture of different countries? Well, this day is dedicated to your lot! Happy World Tourism Day from team Abir Pothi. In celebration, we

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The Life and Art of Théodore Géricault

On This Day / 26/09/2023

26th September 2023. ON THIS DAY. ” With the brush we merely tint, while the imagination alone produces colour. “ – Théodore Géricault Introduction A significant character in French 19th-century painting, Théodore Géricault contributed to modern art with his ground-breaking treatment of the subject matter and unique aesthetic. Géricault, who was born on this day

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Mark Rothko: A Journey Through Emotion and Abstraction

On This Day / 25/09/2023

25th September 2023. ON THIS DAY. “I’m interested only in expressing basic human emotions. And the fact that a lot of people break down and cry when confronted with my pictures shows that I can communicate these basic human emotions.” – Mark Rothko Born on this day in Russia, Mark Rothko was an abstract painter.

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The Art of Mario Schifano in 10 Pictures

On This Day, Photo Gallery / 20/09/2023

Mario Schifano, an accomplished Italian artist who lived from 1934 to 1998, excelled in painting, collage, film, and music. He moved from Libya to Rome after World War II and first embraced Art Informel in the 1950s with thick impasto. From 1959 to 1961, he produced paintings on canvas that resembled French Nouveau Réalisme by

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