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Introduction Don Gummer, the renowned American sculptor, has made his name in the world of art with an impressive portfolio of stunning sculptures. His work, characterised by a deep understanding of form and a keen eye for detail, has drawn the attention of art enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at […]
Don Gummer Sculptures: A Masterful Exploration of Form and Creativity Read More »
Ved Prakash Bhardwaj While creating landscapes, it is not possible for everyone to convert them into abstract joy apart from real images. Nabibakshsh Mansoori succeeds in doing this in his paintings. Mansoori ji’s art journey is a journey of movement between shapes and abstract structures. He has also worked with human figures, which indicates his
Amrita Sher Gil was a rebel and believed in living life on her own terms. She scandalised the society of her times with her various love affairs and unconventional ways. The legacy and thought she left at the age of 28 are unmatched till now. With a rebellious nature, the artist depicted sensitive figures and
Why Amrita Sher Gil refused to draw the portrait of Jawahar Lal Nehru? Read More »
The show titled, ‘Together’ is accommodating 92 young and veteran artists exhibiting on one platform, to inspire and engage the society towards freedom of expression and unity, working together for a common goal with common values and ideas to create a great harmonious diverse society. The idea developed and launched by Mukul Panwar, germinated in
92 artists coming ‘Together’ to showcase various forms of art Read More »
On a cursory glance, Sudhir Patwardhan’s cityscapes might look akin to Edward Hopper’s paintings. But while Hopper’s scenes often show figures in solitude against the backdrop of the geometrically laid-out Western city, Sudhir’s canvases are often brimming with toiling bodies struggling in a bustling Indian city in construction. The Social backdrop of Sudhir’s Patwardhan’s visual
#Throwback2022: Sudhir Patwardhan: Painter of the Particular Read More »
Nidheesh: I was thinking when you were saying about your journey from the US to these places and looking with a very keen eye on art from different times. Ram, I was thinking of the journeys of people who came from small places; I came from a small town myself and I think you too
Kochi-Muziris Biennale from the year of its inception in 2012 has been a platform for 400 works by over 350 artists from across the world. It has hosted two million visitors in its four preceding editions so far. This year, in December 2022, the Biennale is gearing up for its fifth edition with a mission
Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2022-23: Artists to look out for Read More »
Port Muziris is one of India’s greatest archaeological findings of the 21st century. The port is no myth, we have conclusive evidence for its existence, yet it remains surrounded by grand historical, often hyperbolic, narratives. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has always maintained that it is as much about the art as it is about its host
The pandemic had led to the rescheduling of the 2020 edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale to the dismay of artists and art aficionados around the world. Kerala became one of the worst hit states during the Covid 19 outbreak and went through a turbulent period. Now the pandemic clouds have cleared and the Biennale is
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Enlightenment is the foundation of both activism and art. Language and cultural boundaries can\’t stop art from communicating important messages. For effective organizing, creativity is necessary. It enables activists to devise novel strategies, goals, and methods to keep campaigns interesting and effective. Activism is simply about taking action to promote social change; this can happen