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Five Indians Shine in Art Review’s Power 100: Most Influential People in Art

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Introduction In a resounding recognition of India’s growing prominence in the global art scene, five Indians have secured coveted positions in the Art Review’s Power 100: Most Influential People in Art. This esteemed list acknowledges individuals who have made significant contributions to the art world, shaping and influencing contemporary discourse. Let’s delve into the profiles […]

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Changing the Landscapes: 11 Landscape Artists in Modern and Contemporary Art Scene

Do You Know?, Featured /

Landscape painting is a known and versatile thematic ground within the art world, unveils the natural scenery as its primary muse. It beckons us to wander through mountains, forests, rivers, and beaches, inviting our spirits to roam freely in these picturesque realms. These artistic vistas unfold before our eyes, capturing the breadth of the scene

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Digital Memory-making and Reformulated Sites in Akshita Gandhi’s Art

Artist Profile, Opinion Feature /

Satarupa Bhattacharya Photography has undergone several changes since the time of its inception when cameras were a luxury item to ‘memorialise’ family members and their achievements. Today, as we advance into a space with technological boons and banes, we’re still grappling with the ‘imaginary possession of the past that is unreal’. The dilemma in the (un)real

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The Elegant and Provoking Sculptural Photography of Robert Mapplethorpe

Artist Profile /

Digvijay Nikam What kind of relationship might the distinct mediums of sculpture and photography share? What are the limits of artistic expression? The work of the celebrated and equally censored American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe is the right place to unpack these concerns. Born in 1946 in New York and brought up in a strict Catholic

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Interested in people who haven’t had as much of a chance: Mary Ellen Mark from the Perimeter

On This Day /

Iftikar Ahmed March 20, ON THIS DAY Photographing people from the margin is what Mary Ellen Mark is known for. From portraits to reportage, from the US to Mexico to India, Mary Ellen Mark’s photography spans a wide and inclusive spectrum that explores themes of social belonging, otherness, and various life trajectories. The work of

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Graham Ovenden’s Controversy and Contribution to Art History

On This Day /

Abhishek Kumar February 11, ON THIS DAY Graham Ovenden is an English artist and photographer. He is best known for his highly detailed and realistic paintings of rural English landscapes, as well as his photographs of historical buildings and monuments. His photographs and paintings often depict young children in a manner that some people have

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Ishan Tankha’s Creative Approach to Photography

Artist Profile, Kochi Muziris Biennale /

Abhishek Kumar Ishan Tankha is a professional photographer based in New Delhi, India. He is renowned for his unique style of photography, which combines traditional techniques with modern technology. He is known for his ability to capture the beauty of his subjects and the emotion in every moment. Ishan has worked with many high-profile clients,

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