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Born on this day – November 28th, 1757 – William Blake, was a seminal figure in both literature and art. His life was characterised by both financial hardship and artistic talent. Recognized more as a poet posthumously, he defied the norms of his time, rejecting the formal precision of Neoclassical art and challenging the Enlightenment’s […]
Poetic Canvases and Brushed Verses: 11 Paintings By William Blake Read More »
Do all roads lead to Rome? We believe they do! The world has so much to thank Italy for. Whether it is their cheeses, wines, luxury automobiles, or calendar, Italy is undoubtedly a strong cultural mecca of Europe. Although we are all familiar with the artworks of Caravaggio, Michelangelo, or Leonardo Da Vinci, one artist
Etched into the Reality: Bartolomeo Pinelli – Master Engraver and Illustrator Read More »
“I have seized the light! I have arrested his flight! The sun himself in future shall draw my pictures!” Louis Daguerre At one point or the other, you might have taken a selfie, made a video, or sent a snap. While clicking a picture is as easy as inhaling oxygen, not everyone may answer the
Louis Daguerre’s Invention of Daguerreotype Photography and Diorama Theatre Read More »
Born Pierre-Maurice-Raymond Duchamp on November 5, 1876, in Danville, France, Raymond Duchamp-Villon played a crucial role in the early 20th-century development of Cubist sculpture. His unique style, which blended geometric abstraction and dynamic energy, left a lasting impression on the art world. Despite the terribly brief life Duchamp-Villon had due to sickness during World War
Shaping Cubist Sculptures: Raymond Duchamp-Villon Read More »
Walker Evans, a well-known American photographer, transformed photography in the 20th century by capturing the spirit of working-class America with unwavering candour. His photographs, which are distinguished by their accuracy, clarity, and profound understanding of the human condition, have had an undying influence on the photographic community and influenced our perception of America’s past. This
Walker Evans: Capturing the Essence of American Life Read More »
“I got a letter from somebody here a while back, and they said, ‘Bob, everything in your world seems to be happy.’ That’s for sure. That’s why I paint. It’s because I can create the kind of world that I want, and I can make this world as happy as I want it. Shoot, if
Bob Ross: The Bravery And Joy of Painting Read More »
Sachida Nagdev was born on his day October 25, 1939. At the young age of nine, he sought out freehand guidance from neighbourhood signboard painters, which marked the beginning of his career as a painter. His love of the arts was sparked by this early experience, and he spent the rest of his life developing
Sachida Nagdev: The Artist Who Bridged Time and Technique Read More »
Considered by some to be the origin point of Indian expressionism, Svetoslav Nikolayevich Roerich was a Russian painter based in India. He established ‘Chitrakala Parishad’ in Bangalore in 1972, serving as the Honorary President. He is also the recipient of Padma Bhushan. Svetoslav Roerich passed away in 1993. Svetoslav Roerich Artwork Theme Roerich was known
Simplified Beauty in Svetoslav Roerich Paintings Read More »
21 Oct, 2023 ON THIS DAY Whether it is her reality TV show, numerous fragrances, acting credits, or the infamous sex tape, the world has been living the Kardashian fantasy since 2007. Day after day, we are blessed with Kim Kardashian fashion lewks, and we are not complaining. Kimberly has irrefutably set herself apart via
Keeping it Kute: The Numerous Fashion Moments of Kim Kardashian Read More »
Subhaprasanna Bhattacharjee is an Indian painter. He was born on 20 October 1947. Mononymously known as Subhaprasanna, he was the recipient of the 2013 Banga Bibhushan. He is an internationally acclaimed artist, having exhibited his work not only in India but also in Bangladesh, France, Germany, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States (US). He is
Subhaprasanna Bhattacharjee: The Monotonous Streets Read More »