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Chinedu Ogakwu, Nigerian Artist Who Inspired the Farming Childhood

Artist Profile / 04/07/2023

Artists and creative people’s voices are assumed to be the voice of the landscape and the social settings of a time and space. Artists and writers knowingly or unknowingly use a landscape’s territorial element, reflected in their works, like as a skeleton or armature of a design. Because of this, scholars use artwork and literature […]

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Collage Artists from Nigeria Portray ‘Africa in Abstraction’

Do You Know?, News / 31/05/2023

Krispin Joseph PX There is always something to do or create by humans. We are constantly working on something; creating, recreating, moulding, remoulding, shaping, and reshaping has been a never-ending practice for humans since our existence. Before artistic expression has taken place, the identity of an artist, what do we bring in different mediums, or

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Experimenting with the Traditional and the Modern: Ladi Kwali’s Contribution to Pottery

Featured, Room For More Art / 25/05/2023

Niveditha Ajay The 20 naira note holds the only named woman to appear on Nigerian currency currently- Ladi Kwali. Her position and fame both nationally as well as internationally are a result of decades dedicated to the carefully preserved, skilled artwork that is pottery. Ladi Kwali’s illustrious work throughout the latter half of the twentieth

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14 Famous Wall Murals of Ancient India You Must Check Out! 14/09/2024
14 Famous Wall Murals of India India, with its rich tapestry of history and culture, is home to some of the most extraordinary wall murals. These ancient cave paintings, ornate palace murals, and temple paintings are evidence of the evergrowing artistic heritage and sensibilities of the country. Let’s talk about a few of the celebrated […]
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The Secret Life of MF Husain: Controversies, Eccentricism, Familial Ties, and More 14/09/2024
Why MF Husain Wanted to Burn His Paintings Before He Died? We mostly talked about Hindi literature with a focus on poetry. They love poetry a lot. There are a lot of poets around, and the world is full of literature. We also talk a lot about poetry, but beyond that, we mostly talk about […]
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How Did M.F. Husain’s Passion for Cars Contrast with His Artistic Image? 14/09/2024
Husain’s creative genius extended beyond the canvas. He was a lover of fine engineering and luxury, which he expressed through his impressive collection of cars. While his bold, vibrant artworks and unique style captured global attention, another lesser-known aspect of his life was his deep passion for luxury cars. Throughout his illustrious career, Husain was […]
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10 Biggest Paintings in the World Ranked by Their Widths 14/09/2024
Some of the world’s largest paintings astonish not only with their immense size but also with their artistic ambition. These masterpieces not only captivate with their scale but also resonate deeply with their profound artistic expressions. Let’s take a look at top 10 biggest paintings in the world ranked according to their widths. 1. The […]
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Namboothiri: Kerala’s Master Illustrator, Cartoonist and A People’s Artist 13/09/2024
When we think of the quirky and unforgettable characters of Charles Dickens and their hold over British readerly imagination in the 19th century, we wholeheartedly pay tribute – and rightly so – to the impeccable writing skill of Dickens as an author but what we often fail to acknowledge is the role of illustrators like […]
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What Role Does Printmaking Play in Manonita Karar’s Artistic Exploration of Inner Turmoil? 13/09/2024
Manonita Karar, an eminent graphic artist from Howrah in India, is considered an important figure in contemporary printmaking. She did her graduation in illustration from Rabindra Bharati University and then commenced her Master’s in Graphic Arts at Maharaja Sayajirao University to further her skills more effectively. Her artistic practice is deeply involved with traditional printmaking: […]
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7 Books on MF Husain to Check Out 13/09/2024
Here are some notable books written about or related to M.F. Husain M.F. Husain, as an icon, loomed large in Indian modernism, feted for his style so quintessentially signature and unprecedentedly influential in the international art scene. On through his coloured yet evocative works of challenge and transcendence, the art world continues its inspiration-the academic, […]
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M.F. Husain’s Art Sparks FIRs: Controversies and Legal Battles Over Artistic Expression 12/09/2024
M.F. Husain was even regarded as a colossus in modern Indian art during his lifetime for his bright, incandescent paintings. His artistic legacy has been no less embroiled in controversies. Husain has been in and out of controversies regarding his work, especially when religious sentiments combined with legal aspects. One such major controversy cropped up […]
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Exploring Simplicity: 11 Things To Know About The Japandi Aesthetic 12/09/2024
Here are 11 things you need to know about the Japandi style or aesthetics: It may be all the rage now, this new aesthetic that has been doing the rounds in homes and interiors and in the design world. But the Japandi style is anything but a new aesthetic. It is simply a blend of […]
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Delectable Artworks: Palate and palette in ‘Recipes and Cookbooks’ 12/09/2024
Food and Culinary Practices in Art A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe. Thomas Keller Food has been a subject in visual arts since aeons ago, symbolising both sustenance and cultural connotation, where the artists depicted lavish feasts as symbols of affluence and abundance, to contemporary art, […]
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