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In what many would consider an unstable and unpredictable year for the economy, 2022-23 boasted some of the most expensive paintings sold in history. After 2020’s lockdown-era auction depression, the market has since regained its pre-pandemic luster, and in many ways, rocketed into an entirely new stratum of opulence. While each work sold has merit […]
Art fairs have a long and fascinating history, originating from the fusion of commerce and religious festivities in ancient civilizations such as the Roman, Greek, Aztec, Inca, and Han empires. These festivals, organised by the ruling elite, served to reinforce their power and attract vast populations from diverse regions. Over time, religious festivals evolved into
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
The Making of a Craftsman: Samvaad with Jaya Jaitly (Part II of VI) Read More »
The constant conflict between the self and what lies beyond the self is a recurring theme in art. The untouched and unknowable aspects of the private identity may sometimes mix with the constructed nature of culture in odd ways. Yet even these interactions between the two contributes to who an individual becomes- perhaps even subverting
Zhang Huan’s Family Tree: Does Culture Smother the Individual? Read More »
Despite earlier claims that the artwork will be saved rather than sold, the status of Diego Rivera’s cherished mural at the San Francisco Art Institute is still up in the air. Tuesday saw the announcement from Cushman & Wakefield that it will be selling the SFAI site. The renowned art school shut its doors in
Saved or Sold: Diego Rivera’s Mural Stuck at the San Francisco Art Institute Read More »
Renee Cox, a Jamaican-American photojournalist, waited for canonization for three decades. But she had already let that all go as she sat in the middle of her brand-new performance, “Proof of Being,” at Guild Hall in East Hampton, New York. It was a change in me brought on by a breakdown in Indonesia. Cox, who
Newly Reopened Guild Hall Showcases the photography of Renee Cox Read More »
The tradition of papier mache has had a long cultural lineage, and its history is linked with the formation of ethnic and religious identities in Kashmir. The beginning of the craft of papier mache is closely associated with the advent of Islam in Kashmir. Islam came to Kashmir in gradual significant phases, and spread mostly
The Almost Lost Tradition of Kashmir’s papier mache art Read More »
July 5th 2023, ON THIS DAY Louis-Léopold Boilly (1761-1845) was a French painter and draftsman who was a prolific painter of the French Golden Era was born today . His works offer a vivid glimpse into the vibrant social life of the French middle class, spanning tumultuous periods like monarchical France, the French Revolution, the
Life and Art of Louis-Léopold Boilly: The Painter of Troubled Times Read More »
Zeno X, an Antwerp-based gallery that worked to increase the visibility of well-known artists like Luc Tuymans and Jack Whitten, will shut down at the end of this year after 42 years in existence. Zeno X was established in 1981 by Frank Demaegd and Eliane Breynaert and quickly rose to prominence in the Belgian art
After 42 Years, Belgian Gallery Giant Zeno X will Close its Doors. Read More »
The Telluride Film Festival asked the American artist Carolee Schneemann to deliver a schedule of films made by women in 1977, including her own Fuses (1964–1977) and Plumb Line (1968–1971). When Schneemann arrived, she discovered that the show now had a name: The Erotic Woman. Schneemann abandoned her prepared introduction and instead recited a scroll
Naked body as Art: Carolee Schneemann and Her Sexual Liberation Read More »