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Whether it is nature’s meandering rivers and vast meadows or simply a KNMA exhibition, art surrounds us. As World Arts Day is just over the horizon, we thought it appropriate to share some inspiring quotes from global artists, both past and present to elucidate the transformative power of art. These World Art Day quotes are […]
11 World Art Day Quotes on Art That Aspiring Artists Live By! Read More »
In a recent interview with Sky News, Ai Weiwei drew attention to what he perceives as pervasive censorship in Western institutions, ranging from universities to the political sector and media outlets. He cited the reported suspension of Professor Tomasz Skiba from New York University following his social media posts on the Israel-Hamas conflict as a
International Presence: Carpenters Workshop Gallery and de Gournay Shine The India Art Fair (IAF) distinguished itself in 2024 by hosting renowned international exhibitors specialising in design. Carpenters Workshop Gallery and de Gournay, global leaders in the field, headlined the event alongside top Indian designers such as Atelier Ashiesh Shah, Vikram Goyal, Gunjan Gupta, and Rooshad
Renowned Chinese dissident and artist Ai Weiwei brings his unique artistic vision to India Art Fair 2024 with a stunning masterpiece crafted entirely from plastic bricks. While Lego might not be the first medium that comes to mind when thinking of art, Ai Weiwei has repeatedly demonstrated its potential for profound expression, notably through portraits
Ai Weiwei’s Monumental ‘Water Lilies’ in Plastic Bricks Debut at India Art Fair 2024 Read More »
London Exhibition Put on Hold Lisson Gallery, a renowned contemporary art space in London, has decided to halt its plans to exhibit the work of acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei. The decision came in response to a social media post by Ai Weiwei concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict. Controversial Tweet Sparks Concern In a now-deleted tweet, Ai
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Vaishnavi Srivastava 1st May 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Art respects the masses, by confronting them as that which they could be, rather than conforming to them in their degraded state.” –Theodore Adorno May 1st is celebrated globally as International Day of Workers or Labour Day. On this day we explore the discourse on art and
Art for the People: The Power of Working Class Representation Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir Ai Weiwei is a well-known Chinese artist and activist born in Beijing on August 28, 1957. He made a name for himself as an artist with his large-scale conceptual art, capital realism, and installation artworks highlighting social involvement and human rights concerns. Ai is known for his unapologetic advocacy for human rights and
Ai Weiwei’s Rebellious Movement: The Middle Finger Read More »
“My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression […] I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate [the two] is itself a very political intention.” -Ai Weiwei Art has evolved into a nonviolent means of expressing emotions over time. One of the
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
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