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Basquiat’s Stretcher-Bar Painting Expected to Fetch $30m in New York Spring Auctions

News / 13/04/2024

Next month, a significant artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat, titled “The Italian Version of Popeye has no Pork in his Diet,” will be up for auction at Christie’s in New York. Executed in 1982 during the artist’s peak year, the painting features Basquiat’s iconic imagery, including a crown, a wide-eyed face, and cascades of text, on […]

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A Printing Tradition From Madhya Pradesh: Hear The Bagh Prints Roar!

Bagh, a picturesque village in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh, is renowned for its exquisite block printing technique to make Bagh prints. This remarkable craft takes its name from the meandering River Baghini, which gracefully flows through the village, symbolising the very essence of this art form. Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh is an

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From Astro Boy to Pokemon: The Evolution, Genres, and Aesthetics of Japanese Anime

Featured, Room For More Art / 16/12/2023

Japanese anime has long been a global phenomenon that has been appreciated for its universal visual language, and beautiful and simple aesthetics. Its influence has been exemplary in the past few decades impacting fashion, film, literature, music and even contemporary art. Its distinct plot, captivating characters and visually appealing shots make it a soothing yet

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Impact at First Sight: Leelee Sobieski

Columns / 17/10/2023

Leelee Sobieski is an impactful artist, as is evident by her solid performances in both domains of acting and art. Despite gaining recognition through her stellar performance in motion pictures (notably for Eyes Wide Shut), Sobieski left behind the glitter of Hollywood in 2016. It was a period of self-discovery. She adopted a new name,

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11 Movies Based on Famous Paintings or Painters

Do You Know?, Featured / 13/10/2023

https://www.abirpothi.com/web-stories/11-movies-based-on-famous-paintings-or-painters/?preview_id=56695&preview_nonce=937a78ae22&preview=true In a wondrous collision of creativity and celluloid, a fascinating trend has emerged: movies inspired by the brushstrokes of master painters and the captivating narratives that lie within their canvases and even great artists that have gained great acclaim in the world. These films weave together the realms of art and cinema, breathing life

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Tale of a ‘Forbidden’ Textile: The Mashru Story

Featured, Room For More Art / 11/08/2023

Mashru, a radiant blend of cotton and silk, is believed to have its origins in the Kutch and Patan areas of what is now Gujarat. The name “mashru” is derived from an Arabic term signifying ‘permissible’ or ‘lawful’. With a history extending back to at least the 16th century, this fabric was initially created

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Forgotten Textile of Tamil Nadu: A Vanishing Craft of Karuppur Cloth

Columns, Room For More Art / 26/07/2023

Kodali Karuppur Village, nestled by River Kollidam, once thrived with a centuries-old textile industry, renowned for crafting Kodali Karuppur sarees. Today, the textile infrastructure is gone, but the village remains picturesque, sustained by agriculture. Its ancient temples and the flowing river still attract visitors, preserving the essence of its rich heritage. The tale of the

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Tracing the Journey and Aesthetics of the US Currency

Do You Know?, Featured, On This Day / 06/07/2023

6th July 1785 ON THIS DAY On this day in 1785 US Congress unanimously resolves the name of US currency to the “dollar” and adopts decimal coinage. The evolution of the US currency is an interesting tale within American history. From early settlement to the birth of a nation to a Civil war that

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Life and Art of Louis-Léopold Boilly: The Painter of Troubled Times

On This Day, Pages from History / 05/07/2023

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

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From Throw-Ups to Activism: A Brief History of New York City Street Art

Columns, Featured / 17/05/2023

Niveditha Ajay The city of New York is iconic for its history, legacy, and sheer diversity. When imagining the bustling metropolis with its magnificent skyscrapers and crowded subway, one cannot forget the irreplaceable role street art has had in the making of its exterior. With graffiti, murals and blatant political imagery all meshed together- this

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