There’s a reason you stop in front of certain paintings. They don’t just catch the eye. They hold something larger. In recent years, the...

A review of the exhibition ‘Seeds are Being Shown’ that is on display at the Shrine Empire Gallery in New Delhi till October 24, 2020. Shrine Empire Gallery, in New Delhi, opened its doors for Seeds are Being Sown, an exhibition curated by Prameya Art Foundation’s Art Scribes awardee Shaunak Mahbubani; this is also one of the first physical exhibitions in the capital since the pandemic. 

Get mesmerised by the tapestry of life in Kolkata. The rich culture, vibrant colours and its colonial past narrate a new story every time, a story that no other city offers.

The number of people who have told me: ‘I DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ART’ is in the vicinity of epidemic proportions.

Perhaps they feel a tad intimidated when talking to an artist. Or perhaps they see us as practitioners of some kind of witchcrafty stuff, through which we can turn people into toads and lizards.

The artwork is graciously decorated with floral elements, rhythmic plants and birds. Tranquil faces and figure is the forte of the artist. His artworks gracefully portray tranquillity and divine contemplation.

There’s something so magical about sunsets. You watch the sun go down, see those beautiful colours in the sky, clouds moving about, it’s a wonderful sight. It’s powerful enough to stop you from whatever that you’re doing, just to watch the colours dancing over you. It’s almost like love at first sight; you just fall in love once you look at it. There is nothing that you would want to change about it. What is fascinating is that, for us humans, a simple act of the sun going down seems so magical. It’s simply nature. We’re all so caught up with our lives that we forget to appreciate the little things that make us happy.

The world of art is a boundless and exhilarating realm where creativity knows no bounds. These distinctive art techniques - Impasto, Dry Brushing, Pouring, Ink Wash, and Gouache - represent merely a glimpse of the myriad ways you can breathe life into your artistic visions. Each technique carries its own magic, offering artists a palette of tools and methods to express their creativity, tell their stories, and evoke emotions.

In a world that’s increasingly uniform—where design trends get recycled, and décor begins to feel mechanically perfect—the unexpected charm of tribal art is making...

Expressionism was an art movement born in Germany and Expressionist art refers to the artworks that follow the style of expressionism. It emerged as a response to the prevalent anxiety about humanity's increasingly discordant relationship with the world and also feelings of authenticity and spirituality that were lost. Here we bring you few artworks inspired by expressionism that are interesting to look at

Only one in 10 art school graduates go on to make a living from their art. While this may be the reality of a challenging career, it is still possible to turn your passion into a profitable source of income. Once you have begun to feel comfortable in your craft and have built a small portfolio, there is no reason not to be rewarded financially for your hard work and creativity. Have pride in your talents, and plan strategically to turn your hobby into a real career.