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We are familiar with the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. And it certainly holds true. The word “play” may take a plethora of forms. And no artist knows it better than Touko Valio Laaksonen, better remembered by his pseudonym, ‘Tom of Finland’. Tom of Finland is both the artist […]
Lust for Latex and Leather: A Tom of Finland Legacy Read More »
Introduction Since the tragic murder of Mahsa Amini by Iran’s morality police, women in Iran have been at the forefront of a revolutionary movement known as the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement. This movement aims to challenge the oppressive regime led by Ayatollah Khamenei and protest against laws such as the “mandatory hijab” that require women
PaykanArtCar’s Second Artwor demonstrated in Support of Women’s Rights in Iran Read More »
“We’re not afraid to be queer and different If that means hell, well hell we’ll take the chance They’re all so straight, uptight, upright and rigid … Lavender nights our greatest treasure Where we can be just who we want to be” -The Lavender Song by Ute Lemper We see the colours Lilac and Lavender
Lavender: A Color Woven with Queer History and Political Expression. Read More »
The history of art had always designated a separate spot for craft- knitting, crocheting, embroidering, and others were simply not considered a part of the fine arts like painting or sculpture. Extremely handy and closely associated with generations of women’s household labour, these forms of creation have been disregarded as secondary forms of art- never
The Coloured Threads of Craftivism: Narratives of Power and Protest Read More »
August 6, On This Day Andrew Warhola — more popularly known as Andy Warhol — has an artistic legacy that seems almost too vast to describe. Born on August 6, 1928, Warhol was a pop art pioneer (mass-produced art that apotheosized the supposed banality of the commercial culture of the US), visual artist, film director,
Happy B’day Warhol, Who is a Rebel God of Pop Art Read More »
Nicholas Scheppard and Jenson Titus, the comedic duo behind Very Gay Paint, have turned their commitment to comedy into a surprising career as muralists. What started as a pandemic pastime quickly escalated into a full-fledged mural painting venture, with their work now adorning high-profile locations like RuPaul’s dining room and Trixie Mattel’s Trixie Motel in
Very Gay Paint: Comedian-Muralists Balancing Satire, Success, and Embracing Gay Identity Read More »
As we approach the final week of this year’s pride month, we at Abir Pothi communicated with 10 emerging queer artists you should definitely look out for. Their art is not just an expression of their sexualities but also their expressive canvas to communicate their individual struggles and ideologies. With strong strokes and stronger voices,
10 Emerging Queer Artists You Should Know About. Read More »
Vaishnavi Srivastava Have you ever rediscovered one of your childhood cartoons and wondered, “Hey! That seems a lot like the hand putting on nail paint emoji to me!”. Well, you’re not quite wrong. Certain characters in media have been queer-coded and it is pretty evident if you just put on your rainbow-coloured lenses. Now what
11 Queer-Coded Animated Characters in Pop-Culture. Read More »
Kritika Verma This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Read the first part of this research article here: Street Art and Graffiti In Indian Public Spaces. Read the Second article: Historical Background of Graffiti and Street Art in
Spatial Interaction of Street Art and Graffiti Read More »
Aditya Sisodia As Pride Month unfolds with vibrant colours and unwavering pride, the Alt+Art Festival takes centre stage, dedicated to promoting alternative art forms that exist outside the boundaries of the mainstream. With a profound focus on providing a platform for artists across diverse fields, Alt+Art has joined forces with Thinnai Talkies and the renowned