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Philip Guston, an influential American painter, was born on this day. His profound impact on the art world continues to resonate, captivating audiences with his unique vision and provocative style. Born on June 27, 1913, in Montreal, Canada, Guston’s family moved to Los Angeles when he was just six years old. It was there that […]
Is an artist prone to suffer, at one time or the other? Is making art for art\’s sake still a pertinent argument or has a lot less credit been given to \’making money\’ in the field of art? Santanu Borah pens his thoughts in this column for Abir Pothi One of the foremost voices in
Art and making money: The tale of the poor and suffering artist Read More »
May 21, On This Day Birth of the avant-garde in NYC Exactly 70 years ago from today, on May 21, 1951, an iconic hub for art established itself in the bustling heart of New York City. The Ninth Street Show, today known as the 9th Street Art Exhibition, opened up as a gathering of notable
The day the New York School of artists established itself Read More »
April 24, On This Day One of the best known artists of the 20th century Born on April 24, 1904, Willem de Kooning lived through almost all of the 20th century, of which he is one of the best-known artists. The Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist was a peer of Elaine de Kooning (his wife, née