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Through a Minimalist Approach and the Subtle Incorporation of Symbols, Deepanjali Shekhar Looks Into the Intricate Complexities of Human Nature

Artists of the Week / 16/04/2024

The creative path of Deepanjali Shekhar is a continuous process of self-discovery, entwined with the colourful weaving of her metropolitan surroundings set against the calming charm of Santiniketan’s natural settings. Her compositions effortlessly blend the many hues of nature, giving them an ethereal aspect that transports viewers to a realm of breathtaking beauty. Her art […]

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

On This Day / 31/07/2023

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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From erotic to satanic and beyond: Exploring the legacy of Félicien Rops

On This Day / 07/07/2022

July 7, On This Day Painter, illustrator, caricaturist, prolific printmaker, Symbolist — these are just a few of the many hats worn by Belgian artist Félicien Rops, who is less of a widely known name and more widely appreciated within the art world itself. Born on July 7, 1833, Rops is considered a pioneer of

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Rembrandt, 350 years after the Dutch Golden Age

Uncategorized / 04/10/2021

October 4, On This Day He passed away 352 years ago exactly on this day, October 4, 1669 — Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, the prolific painter usually known simply as Rembrandt, is an icon of the Dutch Golden Age, as also a printmaker and draughtsman. He is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists

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Etching memories, Lalitha Lajmi powers on at 88

Artist Profile / 08/09/2021

Humble and full of enthusiasm to discuss the breadth of her work displayed at a virtual exhibition, Confluence, presented by Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad in collaboration with Gallery Art & Soul and curated by Lina Vincent, Lalitha Lajmi opens up about how art has kept her going. Gauri Gharpure reports for Abir Pothi. Drawing recollections on paper

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Three legends of printmaking, and a month that celebrates them

Special Story / 28/07/2021

The process of creating artworks by printing, or printmaking, has had a long and fascinating history. Abir Pothi pays homage to three names that shine in this constellation, all of whom had a birthday month in July Mukul Dey: Drypoint-etching pioneer, born July 23 A pioneer of drypoint-etching in India was born in this month,

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A master of scenes of quiet contemplation — Edward Hopper — was born today

On This Day / 22/07/2021

July 22, On This Day Acclaimed as one of the most well-known names in American art, Edward Hopper was a realist painter (oil and watercolours) as well as printmaker in etching, born on July 22, 1882. Hopper grew up with a view of the Hudson River in New York — he was initially trained as

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Grief, poverty, hunger and war came to life in her art

On This Day / 22/04/2021

April 22, On This Day Death of a socialist artist A committed pacifist and communist, this female German artist depicted the effects of poverty, hunger and war on the working class in 275 prints over her career, in etching, woodcut and lithography. Virtually the only portraits she made (at least 50) were images of herself,

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