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How Does Manjit’s Color Tonality Reflect Whimsy Beyond Structured Musicality?(Part-2)

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Manjit Bawa (1941–2008) was a pioneering Indian painter whose art brought a unique blend of modernity and tradition to the canvas. Known for his vibrant use of colours and distinctive visual vocabulary, Bawa’s works stand apart in the realm of Indian contemporary art. His paintings often drew from Indian mythology, folklore, and cultural narratives, yet […]

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What Makes Nishtha Jain’s Art Capture Daily Life So Powerfully?

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Nishtha Jain’s art practice is grounded in the quotidian yet intimate spaces of life. This resonation comes, in part, from the way her paintings expose simple human presence and relationship in scenes so recognisable. be it a mother performing the balancing act of a lifetime, a group of individuals gathering in common spaces or coming

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What Makes Tomie Ohtake’s Abstract Art So Timeless?

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Tomie Ohtake seated in her studio, wearing black clothing and glasses, smiling gently. Behind her are vibrant abstract paintings, including a red canvas with subtle tonal variations and a blue canvas featuring a bold red curved form, reflecting her signature style of abstract expressionism.

Introduction Tomie Ohtake (1913-2015) is one of the known Brazilian modernist artists. Best known for her abstract expressionist pieces, Ohtake’s artistic practice spanned painting, sculpture and printmaking, fusing the cultural legacies of both her native Japan and her adopted home in Brazil. Her career lasted for more than sixty years, relieving her of interest in

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