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Samba Prasad Biswas is a painter from West Bengal, whose unique abstract works have drawn the attention of viewers and collectors alike for over a decade now. Starting his journey as a figurative painter, Samba was deeply moved by the works of abstract luminaries such as S.H. Raza and Mark Rothko. This inspiration marked an […]
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
Welcome to Samvaad, where art meets conversation, and inspiration knows no bounds. Here we engage in insightful conversations with eminent personalities from the art fraternity. Through Samvaad, Abir Pothi aims to create a platform for thought-provoking discussions, providing readers with an exclusive glimpse into the creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of these creative individuals. From
Mary Stevenson Cassatt, an artist, and printmaker hailing from America, was among the Impressionist circle based in Paris. Art by Mary Cassatt primarily focused on the personal lives of present-day women, with a particular interest in their responsibilities as child caregivers. Painter Mary Cassatt was born in 1844 in Allegheny City, a region that constitutes
Mary Cassatt: The Woman Who Wasn’t Allowed to Draw Read More »
American artist and painter Joan Marie Kelly has found inspiration in what she terms as “invisible personas.” Her canvas spans across the diverse landscapes of Benaras, Puri, and Calcutta, where she captures the essence of individuals and groups in their natural habitats. Kelly’s journey took an unexpected turn when she found herself immersed in the
American Artist Returns to Calcutta After 15 Years to Sketch Same Group of Prostitutes Read More »
Modernist painter and print-maker Jyoti Bhatt marches into the gates of the Vadehra Art Gallery with his much-awaited solo exhibition titled ‘Revisitations’ at our modern gallery space, on view from 30 January to 6 March 2024. In this exhibition, Bhatt revisits his oeuvre across two decades and presents various works exploring quotidian and conventional Indian
Abhishek Kumar What could be more interesting, or in the end, more ecstatic, than in those rare moments when you see another person look at something you’ve made, and realize that they got it exactly, that your heart jumped to their heart with nothing in between. Robert Burns Motherwell Abstract Expressionism is an artistic movement
Exploring the Abstract Expressionist Work of Robert Motherwell Read More »
“I have seized the light! I have arrested his flight! The sun himself in future shall draw my pictures!” Louis Daguerre At one point or the other, you might have taken a selfie, made a video, or sent a snap. While clicking a picture is as easy as inhaling oxygen, not everyone may answer the
Louis Daguerre’s Invention of Daguerreotype Photography and Diorama Theatre Read More »
There is a search for the unknown which, I think, has always found expression in my works. – Jeram Patel A few weeks ago, I came across a painting that stood out amidst a gallery exhibiting Indian modernist paintings. This work drew my attention as it swapped a regular canvas with a wooden board.
Fluid Forms and Cauterized Surfaces: The Boldness of Jeram Patel Read More »
Contemporary Indian Painting is the art that has been and continues to be created during our lifetimes. This is a form of art that originated around the 1960’s or 1970s and continues to exist to date. This art is emerging day by day. Both established and upcoming artists are coming up with innovative ideas. It
Contemporary Indian Painting: A Dynamic Fusion of Tradition and Innovation Read More »