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An incredible convergence is about to take place in the winding alleyways of Venice, where the echoes of centuries past reverberate through the canals. The lively rhythm of jingle dress dancers will greet 26 intertribal Native American artists from Oklahoma and Colorado on April 18. Their trip through the narrow streets of the city will […]
Next month, a significant artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat, titled “The Italian Version of Popeye has no Pork in his Diet,” will be up for auction at Christie’s in New York. Executed in 1982 during the artist’s peak year, the painting features Basquiat’s iconic imagery, including a crown, a wide-eyed face, and cascades of text, on
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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
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7th Feb 1741, ON THIS DAY Henry Fuseli, born on February 7, 1741, was an artist whose works were far beyond the trends of his days. Let’s explore the life and legacy of this significant Romantic figure as we celebrate the anniversary of his birth. A Brief Biography Henry Fuseli, originally named Johann Heinrich Füssli,
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In a surprising turn of events, a painting created and signed by all four members of The Beatles recently took the spotlight at Christie’s auction house, shining a new light on the band’s artistic talents. Titled “Images of a Woman (1966),” this collaborative piece fetched an impressive $1.7 million, nearly tripling its high estimate of
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The highly anticipated third edition of the Art of India exhibition is set to captivate art enthusiasts in the national capital, commencing on January 28 at the India Habitat Centre (IHC). Under the theme “Tradition, Transition, Modernity,” the eight-day exhibition, curated by esteemed art critic Alka Pande, promises to be a celebration of India’s diverse
Surendran Nair, recipient of the prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award for 2022, is a distinguished artist whose exceptional contributions to the field of painting have garnered recognition from the Department of Culture. Born in 1956 in Onakkoor, Kerala, Nair’s artistic journey began as a college student, where he transitioned from a botany course to an
Yogendra Tripathi (b. 1965) is an Indian artist who has received his Master’s degree in painting from the Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya, Khairagarh, in Chattisgarh. He has held ten one-person shows and more than sixty group shows across India and abroad. Akhilesh Varma, a seasoned and esteemed artist in his own right, offers his
A textile revolution has been happening in the country for the past few years, wherein Indian handlooms and handcrafted textiles are being upheld and exhibited in a grand manner to be celebrated. One such stunning exhibition is called Sutr Santati: Then. Now. Next is now showcasing more than 100 Indian textiles at the National Gallery
Over the years of globalization and industrialization, many art forms, especially those that require handicraft skills have come to extinction or have been looked over in favour of machine-made items. One such art form that hails from the Kutch region of Gujarat, is known as Rogan art. The Rogan art form is so rare that