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In an interview with the Pothi team, photographer Parthiv Shah recalls his childhood in Ahmedabad and the troop of “different people” who dropped by to meet with his father. This is the first part of his reminiscences. This week if Haku Shah were alive it would have been different. We would have an artist who […]
Veering away from his Kashmiri history did not last very long for Veer Munshi. He tells Santanu Borah what made him come back in the final part of this four-part series. You can read Part 1 here, Part 2 here and Part 3 here The short and seemingly non-political period in Veer’s life that we
Baroda broadened Veer Munshi’s artistic horizon, but the real world after it posed uncomfortable problems for him, but it also turned his life around. The artist recounts his new beginning to Santanu Borah. This is Part 3 of a four-part series. You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. While Veer’s salad days
Talking art with Veer Munshi Part 3: The trauma and hungry days after leaving Baroda Read More »
Artist Veer Munshi tells Santanu Borah why living the life of an artist and following a process that even includes mundane chores, is important in becoming an artist. This is Part 2 of a four-part series. You can read the first part here As expected, life change once Veer Munshi made it to Baroda. The
Artist Veer Munshi remembers his early life in Kashmir and tells Santanu Borah what made him want to go to Baroda. This is first part of a four-part series There are enough instances in the history of the human race that shows that conflict mothers great ideas, events and art. The thinking human being always
(Editor’s note: Abir Pothi is excited to bring you book excerpts from Raza: Jaisa Maine Dekha (Rajkamal Prakashan) by noted artist Akhilesh, where he has sketched with words his long association with Syed Haidar Raza from the author’s early days to Raza’s last. We thank Akhilesh for allowing us to translate and use excerpts for Abir readers.
Art lover and collector Kyamas Anklesaria, who was in the core team of Reliance’s Harmony Art Show, tells the Pothi team how he views art The world of art is richer not only because there are artists, but also because of those who appreciate it, show it and buy it. And then there are those
One needs to understand that even good artists do bad work sometimes: Kyamas Anklesaria Read More »
Raza had a particular way of putting the colour on canvas. He will not paint a big black circle with a big brush. He would use a relatively small brush and begin with a small dot and then keep brushing gently agains the canvas over hours like a seasoned practice in deep concentration. Sometimes it may take 2 or 3 days.
Raza@100: He carried his jungle everywhere and remained lost in it Read More »
Noted painter Akhilesh talks about how the master artist helped him understand the language of colours. Editor’s note: Abir Pothi is excited to bring you book excerpts from Raza: Jaisa Maine Dekha by noted artist Akhilesh, where he has sketched through words about his long association with Syed Haidar Raza from the author’s early days
Raza@100 A gift box of acrylic colours and other surprises Read More »
RAZA@100: NOTED PAINTER AKHILESH TALKS ABOUT HOW THE MASTER ARTIST HELPED HIM UNDERSTAND THE LANGUAGE OF COLOURS.