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Durga Puja Of Bengal In Famous Indian Artists Paintings

Introduction Durga Puja, one of the most celebrated festivals in India, marks the triumph of good over evil as goddess Durga vanquishes the demon Mahishasura. This joyous occasion is not just about worship; it’s a canvas for artistic expression, where creativity flourishes through drawings, paintings, and artworks that capture the spirit of the festival. Durga […]

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The Avant-Garde Movement: Challenging Norms and Inspiring Innovation

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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Unravelling the Artistic Genius of Jacques Villon: A Distinguished French Master

31 July’23, ON THIS DAY Jacques Villon also known as Gaston Duchamp was born on 31 July 1875, in Damville, Mesnils-sur-Iton, France was an enigmatic figure whose artistic brilliance left an indelible mark on the world of modern art. A prominent figure in the early 20th-century avant-garde movement, Villon’s artistic journey navigated through diverse styles,

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It\’s been almost half a century since Picasso\’s death… but his legacy is forever

April 8, On This Day “Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.” This profoundly wise and infinitely creative statement comes from none other than an artist, who can easily be defined as one of the most prominent icons of the century gone by. Pablo

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The Russian-born Parisian painter whose atelier became a haunt of icons

May 14, On This Day Tiny but talented: Marie Vassilieff of Montparnasse An integral part of the artistic community on the left bank of Paris, Montparnasse, Russian-born painter Marie Vassilieff studied painting under Henri Matisse and attended classes at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts. She was born in February 1884 and died on May

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The day Frida Kahlo’s Barbie version got rejected (And Joan Miro was born)

April 20, On This Day A Swedish piece of sunshine During the 20th century, a certain painting became an icon for the history of Stockholm, the Swedish capital. Even today, it is frequently displayed whenever the history of the city is commemorated. This piece of art is Vädersolstavlan (Swedish for ‘The Sundog Painting’) — an

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‘Disruption, destruction go hand in hand for creation’: Vasudevan Akkitham

Artist Vasudevan Akkitham weighs in about disruption in the art practice, and whether contemporary art is truly creating a language of its own As a stalwart of Indian art, a celebrated artist and also a teacher of art for many years, Vasudevan Akkitham has a certain clarity of vision when it comes to concepts within

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