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The 1940s saw the emergence of the post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism. It is distinguished by its importance on the dynamic and improvised application of paint on the canvas, frequently employing broad brushstrokes to portray the subconscious and emotional components of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly influenced the mid-20th-century […]
Abhishek Kumar What could be more interesting, or in the end, more ecstatic, than in those rare moments when you see another person look at something you’ve made, and realize that they got it exactly, that your heart jumped to their heart with nothing in between. Robert Burns Motherwell Abstract Expressionism is an artistic movement
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Art is either plagiarism or revolution Paul Gauguin Art inspires, motivates, and influences. Paul Émile Borduas understood it the best. A precursor of the avant-garde Automatiste movement, he radicalized Quebecian and global artists through his 1948 Refus
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Minimalism in design and pop culture has led to a decrease in the use of colour. Dr. Cath Sleeman, a research fellow at the Policy and Evidence Centre, recently analyzed over 7,000 photographs of everyday objects from the Science Museum Group Collection. Of all the observations, the increase in grey tones and the decrease in
Art, especially abstract art, evokes many emotions, along with reefs of scepticism. The “I could do that too” argument has been countered many times with “Why didn’t you then?” And Mark Rothko is entrenched in that argument. If there is one artist who polarises art lovers and critics alike, it is Rothko, considered one of
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Introduction to the Avant-Garde The term “avant-garde” originates from the French military term meaning “advance guard.” In the realm of art, the avant-garde refers to those at the forefront of artistic innovation, challenging established norms and pushing the boundaries of creativity. This movement emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of
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Philip Guston, an influential American painter, was born on this day. His profound impact on the art world continues to resonate, captivating audiences with his unique vision and provocative style. Born on June 27, 1913, in Montreal, Canada, Guston’s family moved to Los Angeles when he was just six years old. It was there that
Pratiksha Shome “Painting was his life and obsession and if he was ever away from his paints, he would become extremely restless.” A private diary scribbling found after his death encapsulated his feelings towards his work: “I twist and turn, curve and straighten without aim or result. Just an escape, an escapist thing into
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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
April 24, On This Day One of the best known artists of the 20th century Born on April 24, 1904, Willem de Kooning lived through almost all of the 20th century, of which he is one of the best-known artists. The Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist was a peer of Elaine de Kooning (his wife, née