Art is an expression, it inspires its audience and evokes emotions. If that is the case, then every artwork evokes some emotion for that matter. But this genre of art holds the viewer perplexed and a sudden rush of emotions from the inner fragments.
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.Â
‘Of fire and earth’, the online exhibition organised by Dhi Artspace that is on view till the 30th of May, conjures up the contemporary ceramic art scene in the country.
Art and literature are two creative forms that have been intertwined throughout history. In this blog post, we will explore the connections between art and literature, examining how these two forms of expression intersect and influence one another.
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.Â
In a world overflowing with visual noise and decorative excess, a quiet revolution is taking place across India’s art landscape. More collectors, interior designers,...
Cubism was an avant-garde art movement that evolved at the beginning of the 20th century in response to the changing modern world. Pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque and later adopted by other artists like Juan Gris, cubism was characterised by the emphasis on two-dimensionality and an inclusion of geometric angles, lines, and shapes. The style also embraced outside influences, such as African masks and Native American Art.
India is a vibrant society where colour, noise, dance, and patterns are primary.
Decorating homes is not the latest process of the Homo Sapiens, but also our long-
forgotten sibling species, homo neanderthals.
The pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. It has made our recreation loving species fear stepping out of our homes. It has forced us to stay confined to our homes and miss every part of being out —the joy of recreations, get-togethers, markets, and sheer travelling. The pandemic and lockdown have introduced us to many new ideas and perspectives. It has changed many aspects of our lives. The noisy and traffic flooded roads were hushed with new silence. State-sanctioned movements, social distancing, and double masking have become the new normal. The digital world truly proved to be a boon during this pandemic. It kept us connected with our loved ones and the world.Â
There was a time when bold palettes and bursts of colour dominated the art scene. Artists reached for vibrancy, collectors looked for saturation, and...
Curated art allows spaces to speak with purpose. Whether it is a new home, a freshly set up office, or a space waiting to be reimagined, art plays a quiet but powerful role in shaping how we live, work, and rest.
Indian cities have a rhythm — a unique pulse that beats through their narrow lanes, historic monuments, festivals, and people. From Mumbai’s restless energy...
Listening Through Art brings together contemporary art inspired by music, where rhythm, sound, and emotion are translated into visual form. Featuring artists inspired by music, the curation explores how visual art and music connect through movement, memory, and expressive language.
A curated selection of watercolor paintings that explore life across cities and countryside. From rain soaked streets to sunlit fields, these works capture mood, movement, and quiet moments of everyday living.
There’s something almost indescribable about art. A brushstroke, a rhythm of colour, a hand-carved detail—it has the power to pause the noise in our...