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How Did Claude Cahun Revolutionise Surrealist Art and Gender Identity?

Artist Profile /

Who is Claude Cahun? One of the biggest creative spirits, Claude Cahun was a trailblazer for her generation and beyond. Cahun, borm as Lucy Schwob in Nantes France 1894 assumed the gender neutral name Claude Cahun. She was an artist, photographer, and writer who together with her life-long partner Marcel Moore (born Suzanne Malherbe) produced […]

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Remembering SM Sultan, the Bangladeshi Artist Who Captured Peasants With Exaggerated Muscles

Artist Profile, On This Day /

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

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No Offense! All Taken! Conservative Shook With the Drag Homage of This Grecian Event

Featured, Opinion Feature /

When they said that the table was big enough, I never knew that there were a few Terms and Conditions added to the clause. The table is big enough and accommodating only if you are ‘white’ Jesus and twelve of his ‘heterosexual, cis-gendered’ disciples. I am, of course, talking about the fiasco that enveloped the

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Colour Us Your Colour: Beautiful Rainbow Drawing for Kids

DIY: Do It Yourself /

Drawing a rainbow is more than just putting colours on paper; it’s a vibrant expression of creativity and imagination. Whether you’re an adult artist looking to capture the essence of nature’s beauty or a child exploring the magic of colours, creating a rainbow drawing offers a delightful journey into the world of art. This step-by-step

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Artists in the 90s: History, Aesthetics, and Capturing a Decade of Cultural Shifts

Do You Know? /

Artists were essential in reflecting and influencing the ethos of the 1990s, a decade marked by a dramatic cultural shift. The 90s saw various powerful artistic movements, from the return of minimalist movements to the explosion of grunge to the ascent of hip-hop as a significant cultural force. This article examines the fundamental artistic movements,

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Sonal Ambani Addresses Gender Pay Inequality Through her Venice Biennale Installation

Exhibitions /

At the ongoing Venice Biennale, sculptor Sonal Ambani is showcasing the installation titled ‘Slings & Arrows of Outrageous Fortune’ that stands as a poignant reflection on the persistent gender pay gap, an issue deeply rooted in the socio-economic fabric of societies around the world. This work is part of ‘Personal Structures’ 2024 –the biennial art

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Easy Meaningful Drawings From Plastic Pollution to Family Bonds

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In the vast world of art, drawings hold a unique power to convey emotions, messages, and stories. From simple sketches to intricate masterpieces, each stroke of the pencil or brush carries the artist’s intent and perspective. Among these myriad creations, meaningful drawings stand out, resonating deeply with viewers and impacting their hearts and minds. Easy

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8 Graffiti Artists Who Influenced Modern Street Art

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Graffiti artists, often wielding cans of spray paint like brushes on an urban canvas, are often controversial creators of modern street art. Their work dances between rebellion and expression, adorning city walls with a kaleidoscope of colours, intricate designs, and thought-provoking messages. Emerging from the underground to challenge conventional notions of art and public space,

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