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An upcoming exhibition at the DAG art gallery in India will present over 80 works by Shanti Dave, one of India’s first major abstractionists. Titled “Shanti Dave: Neither Earth, Nor Sky,” the exhibition curated by Jesal Thacker will provide a comprehensive overview of Dave’s artistic journey from figuration to abstraction. Commencing on July 15, the […]
Philip Guston, an influential American painter, was born on this day. His profound impact on the art world continues to resonate, captivating audiences with his unique vision and provocative style. Born on June 27, 1913, in Montreal, Canada, Guston’s family moved to Los Angeles when he was just six years old. It was there that
DECEMBER 30, ON THIS DAY Francois Andre Vincent was a French painter and draughtsman who was one of the leading Neo-classical artists in France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is best known for his classical history paintings, especially those depicting episodes from the works of Virgil and Dante, as well as
Religious and Mythological Paintings of Francois Andre Vincent Read More »
DECEMBER 29, ON THIS DAY \”Art is a weapon that penetrates the eyes, the ears, the deepest and subtlest human feelings. The artist must paint as he would speak. I don\’t want people to speculate what I mean, I want them to understand.\” David Alfaro Siqueiros David Alfaro Siqueiros was a Mexican painter, muralist, and
David Alfaro Siqueiros Painted for the People of Mexico Read More »
NOVEMBER 23, ON THIS DAY Errors and exaggerations do not matter. What matters is boldness in thinking with a strong-pitched voice, in speaking out about things as one feels them in the moment of speaking; in having the temerity to proclaim what one believes to be true without fear of the consequences. If one were
Jose Clemente Orozco’s work represents human suffering Read More »