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Introduction A complex intellectual and cultural movement, modernism first appeared in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Modernism, which is typified by a break from conventional wisdom, extends to a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, literature, art, and architecture. Though modernism is frequently linked to Western advancements, it is crucial to acknowledge that […]
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
The Avant-Garde Movement: Challenging Norms and Inspiring Innovation Read More »
The art world in India is buzzing with excitement as one of the most renowned and significant art installations, Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Rooms, makes its debut at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). This groundbreaking exhibition marks the first time that the Japanese artist’s iconic masterpiece is being displayed in India, a testament
Tsuktiben Jamir Born in Newark, New Jersey, American artist Lee Lozano (1930–1999) produced innovative and challenging works that are still relatively undiscovered, particularly in Europe. Lozano was a member of the New York avant-garde art scene in the thick of the 1960s. She produced a strong and distinctive body of work on the cusp of
Lee Lozano’s First Survey In Italy: ‘Seek the Extremes’ Read More »
Manjeera February 27, ON THIS DAY Marino Marini transformed Italian sculpture art through his distorted visions only in a way a true modernist would; radically transforming something without a care for the past or the traditions it holds. Marini was one of the Western world’s most celebrated sculptors of the 20th century and had
Figurative equestrian sculptures of Modernist Marino Marini Read More »
May 21, On This Day Birth of the avant-garde in NYC Exactly 70 years ago from today, on May 21, 1951, an iconic hub for art established itself in the bustling heart of New York City. The Ninth Street Show, today known as the 9th Street Art Exhibition, opened up as a gathering of notable
The day the New York School of artists established itself Read More »