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Sapna Kuniyal Paints the Resilience and Heritage of Uttarakhand’s Farming Community

Artists of the Week / 05/12/2023

Sapna Kuniyal, an adept artist with a degree in painting from Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, emerges as a unique creative force in the contemporary art scene. Her specialisation lies in capturing the essence of farming practices in Uttarakhand, focusing on the intricate socio-cultural facets embedded within the agrarian lifestyle. Graduating from a rich familial […]

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12 Zodiac Signs by Salvador Dali

Do You Know? / 08/11/2023

Astrology has been viewed as a science, an art form, a form of dark magic, and a pop-culture phenomenon over the span of millennia. But since the dawn of time, people have looked to the stars and artists for inspiration. Salvador Dali was highly superstitious despite not being renowned for being a particularly spiritual person.

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11 Famous Autumn Paintings to Check-Out this Season

Do You Know?, Featured / 07/10/2023

Introduction The heat and the sun of the summer months are gone, the nights come in and the wind has a cold edge, but the beauty of autumn is just beginning… One of the defining characteristics of the season is the new colours that fill the landscape with falling leaves turning red, yellow and orange.

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Rediscovered Rembrandt: The Astonishing Transformation of “The Adoration of the Kings” Could Fetch $18.4 M. at Sotheby’s

News / 07/10/2023

A Shift in Attribution Leads to a Staggering Increase in Estimated Value In the world of art, the value of a painting is often closely tied to its provenance and attribution. Such is the case with “The Adoration of the Kings,” a small nocturne depicting a Biblical scene, which has recently undergone a remarkable transformation

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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Caravaggio

Do You Know?, On This Day / 29/09/2023

Caravaggio All works, no matter what or by whom painted, are nothing but bagatelles and childish trifles… unless they are made and painted from life, and there can be nothing… better than to follow nature. – Caravaggio Caravaggio Paintings were known for his use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and

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The Timeless Legacy of Ancient Greek Art: A Journey Through Seven Artistic Eras

Columns, Featured / 26/09/2023

Introduction The profound influence of Ancient Greece on human civilisation is undeniable, inspiring generations and geographies. Among the various facets of this remarkable civilisation, art stands and shines advocating the power of creative expression. Greek art has left a mark on architecture, sculpture, painting, pottery, and jewellery design, shaping the very essence of artistic sensibility

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Stolen Van Gogh Painting Recovered in an Unusual Ikea Bag Exchange

News / 14/09/2023

Introduction In a surprising turn of events, a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting, “The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring,” has been recovered after three and a half years. The masterpiece, which was stolen in a daring heist during the Covid-19 pandemic, resurfaced in an unexpected manner – inside a bright blue Ikea bag. This

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Rakhee Shenoy’s Unique Mixed Media Art Exhibition Presented by Artisera Transforms Everyday Objects into Visual Delights

Exhibitions / 13/09/2023

An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, through efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language – Henri Matisse When everyday objects are repurposed and converted into art pieces, they gain a new life in Rakhee Shenoy’s art, which was

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Amrita Sher-Gil’s “The Story Teller” Takes Center Stage at Saffronart Upcoming Auction

art market, News / 13/09/2023

Introduction In the world of Indian art, few names shine as brightly as Amrita Sher-Gil’s. The upcoming Saffronart September Sale, set to take place on September 16, 2023, in Delhi, is generating considerable buzz. Among the 78 works to be auctioned, the coveted cover spot belongs to Amrita Sher-Gil’s masterpiece, “The Story Teller,” painted in

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Divine Doorways: Exploring the Mystique of Kavad Art from Rajasthan

Columns, Featured, Room For More Art / 31/08/2023

A kavad is a mobile shrine or temple intricately crafted from painted wood. It holds significance within the oral storytelling practice known as kavad banchana, widely embraced in the Rajasthan region. The term “kavad” is thought to have roots in Sanskrit words such as “kavaat,” “kapaat,” or “kivaad,” which allude to a “half door” or

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