The history of the colour red has been covered many times over – but little has been said on its artistic uses and more modern pigment history. ooking at the colour red is an intense, bold and beautiful experience. When used correctly – the effect is mesmerising and almost, historic. Flags, paint pigments and even revolutions are not bereft of this powerful colour.
Art is a bit like god. People only feel its presence inside a gallery or an event especially designated as an art event. Sadly, art is not seen and felt everywhere as it should be. It is only a small minority like the mystics of yore who can feel the presence of art everywhere. As a writer and an artist, I strongly feel about the enormous number of binaries that we Indians carry around our heads.
Instagram has emerged to be a medium where each photographer vies to be the most popular and to have the maximum number of followers. But as usual, only a few manage to be successfully able to create an indomitable presence in this world. Here are five such accomplished photographers that you can consider following. Apart from the sheer visual delight, these images can also be a good learning experience if you are a budding photographer yourself.
No matter which city you belong to, if you feel like watching a wholesome drama, then I suggest you switch off your mobile phones and turn off your computers because no Netflix or Amazon Prime is going to telecast this.
Natural elements have been the centre of rituals, traditions and social behaviours through time and space. One of them, being water, has been the locus of civilizations and the metaphor for a range of things- from persistence to adaptability to time itself. Rivers have become sacred and the ocean waves as a source of tranquillity. While all of that paints a calm picture, we are not unaware of the damage a stream of water can do; despite all that, it remains to be the core of human actions.
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.
Richard Drew is also known as the ‘Falling Man Photographer’. It’s not as if he’s not taken other photos. But his ‘Falling Man’ picture has been his most iconic. It was Esquire magazine that gave the picture its descriptive/metaphoric title through a 7000-word piece on the psychology behind its appeal.
We love art not only because it is beautiful to look at, but also because it has the ability to titillate our imagination and transport us to a different space. This selection of art prints transports the viewer into a fantastical universe. Whether it is an unusual dream, or a mystical new world, a burst of psychedelic colors or the pathway to the realm of fantasy tales, these fine art prints are vibrant and unique and break the boundaries of one’s imagination.
Each of these paintings on Mojarto captures rain not as weather but as mood, an emotional landscape where color, texture, and light converge. From the muted grace of Rome’s soaked pavements to the glowing bustle of Hyderabad’s streets, these works reveal the poetry of fleeting moments.
Women have obtained a predominant place in art in India, not as artists, but as themes and symbols. Women in the art are seen as grace, elegance, divinity, and curvaceous themes.
A concise guide to 10 leading platforms for collecting art online, highlighting how each differs in curation, pricing, transparency, and artist engagement to help readers navigate the global art marketplace with clarity and confidence.
December art festivals in India offer a rare opportunity to experience the country’s creative energy at its most vibrant. From Kerala’s coastal charm to...
An attempt to define ‘colour’ might leave us amazed by its relativity with light and spectrum. It is a result of the reflection and emission of light and how our visual sense perceives it.
Walk into any upscale home, luxury penthouse, or architect-designed villa, and you're bound to notice one thing: a massive artwork stretching across the main...
Photography has drastically changed the lives of human beings today. Not a day passes, for most of us, without a photograph. There seems to be no need for any special occasion to take a photo. A good hair day needs a photo! Your cute little pet’s homecoming anniversary needs a photo for sure! “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” says American photographer Aaron Siskind. Photography has the real magic to capture the world’s beauty. Photos can speak instantly to the world, and our reminiscence happens in real-time. Every photograph has a story to tell. The photography era has enhanced our need to create, record, and remember. Cameras have become an indispensable part of our lives. It is curating our lives for recording and curating our lives. Precious moments were made into keepsakes, while moments we no longer wished to remember were discarded.
Out of war, disillusionment and disorder came a movement unlike any other.
These five artworks reveal how Dadaism mocked certainty and embraced the absurd. Art did not just respond to its time. It exposed the truth beneath it.
Etching, often hailed as one of the most esteemed and intricate printmaking techniques, has mesmerised artists and collectors alike for centuries. We shall explore the works of contemporary artists on Mojarto, showcasing their artistic creations in the realm of etching.
Black and white abstract art is timeless, versatile, and deeply expressive. From minimalist strokes to bold expressionism, discover five Mojarto artworks that transform interiors and connect with emotions in their purest form.
