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Tips And Tricks For Artists Who Are Beginners

All great artists today started as beginners. They studied their tools, how to use them and put their imagination on paper. Similarly, if you aim to become an artist in the future, here are some tools which you need to have with you and keep practising.

Pop Art: 5 Reasons Why You Need To Embrace This Art Style

One of the easiest way to add colour to our rooms and surroundings is to embrace pop art. It's stylish, colourful and adds the right vibe to your homes.

Careful Breaking And Re-Assembling Of Elements: Cubism Is Beauty In Fragments

Cubism seeks a new meaning in a creative re-figuring of the real. It is an illusion of artificial wholeness, with new meanings. The process of breaking up the object and re-assembling it in an abstracted form involves a cerebral challenge, such that the final creation is an interesting blend of the actual subject within a geometric framework.

The Close Connection Between Art And Nature

An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his language.

How to Choose Art for Your Living Room: A Complete Guide

Choosing the right art for your living room can be a transformative experience. The right piece not only elevates the aesthetic of your space...

Rooted In Motion

This article 'Rooted In Motion' explains about the conversation wherein South African artist Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi talked to us about Conveying her versatile truths and the subtle inclusion of her kaleidoscopic identity, her present series ‘Gymnasium’ and much more

Navigating Transitions Through Seashore Paintings

There is something poetic about the seashore—a place where the land kisses the sea, a border between two realms. These spaces, however, do not hold meaning until we ascribe it to them, much like how life is a collection of experiences that become significant only through personal reflection.

Amrita Sher-Gil: A Savant’s Stroke

Amrita Sher-Gil, a Hungarian-Indian painter, was a trailblazer in 20th-century art, hailed as one of its foremost avant-garde women artists. Recognized for her mastery from a young age, she garnered acclaim with works like "Young Girls" at 19. Sher-Gil's global travels, including stints in Turkey, France, and India, informed her unique style, blending precolonial Indian art with contemporary influences. Her legacy, akin to Bengal Renaissance luminaries, extends beyond painting, encompassing literature and music, despite initial underappreciation during her lifetime.

Cultural Dialogue Through Photography

Let’s delve into the works of five masterful photographers on Mojarto, whose lenses have captured the essence of life in all its profound beauty, complexity, and impermanence.

Frida Kahlo Reimagined By Contemporary Indian Artists

Frida Kahlo lives on in Indian art, reimagined through patachitra, Kalighat, and contemporary canvases. These works celebrate her resilience, symbolism, and timeless defiance.

How Indian Artists Are Using Abstraction to Express Social Realities

In the shifting landscape of Indian art, abstraction has emerged as a powerful visual language for interpreting lived experiences that are often complex, layered,...

The Rise of Narrative Art: Stories Told Through Modern Indian Canvases

Indian art has always been deeply connected to storytelling. From temple murals and miniature paintings to folk traditions passed down through generations, stories have...

Raksha Bandhan in Indian Art: Celebrating the Bond Between Siblings

Over the centuries, artists have beautifully captured the essence of Raksha Bandhan, illustrating the deep sibling bond through their unique creations. Discover paintings that celebrate the festival and consider them as a unique gift for your siblings.

Why Collectors Are Valuing Artistic Authenticity Over Popular Styles

In a world flooded with fast trends, viral aesthetics, and algorithm-driven taste, something quietly powerful is happening in the art market. Serious collectors are...

How to Buy Art at an Art Fair: Tips for Indian Collectors

An art fair can feel overwhelming within the first ten minutes. Every booth seems to compete for your attention. Paintings cover the walls, sculptures stand...

The Odyssey of Life: 10 Contemporary Indian Artworks Exploring Journeys

Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* evokes the timeless power of journeys. Homer’s epic reminds us that travel is not merely adventure but transformation. Similarly, Indian art offers a rich body of works portraying journeys, exploration, struggle, and the profound changes they bring.

The Role of Memory in Contemporary Indian Paintings

Walk into any serious collection of Contemporary Indian paintings, and you will notice something quietly powerful at work. Beyond colour, form, and surface, there...

Cultural Memory on Canvas: How Indian Artists Are Preserving Vanishing Traditions

India remembers through stories. Through songs sung in courtyards. Through rituals whispered at dawn. Through patterns drawn in rice flour at the threshold of...

Freedom in Every Stroke: Celebrating Independence Day

As we celebrate this 78th Independence Day, it is a time for reflection and gratitude towards those who stood unyielding against the might of the British Empire. The bravery and resilience displayed by these freedom fighters continue to inspire generations, reminding us of the price paid for our freedom. Artists on Mojarto are doing more than simply selling their work; they celebrate the freedom of expression our ancestors fought so hard to achieve.

Beyond the Frame: How Indian Canvas Artists Are Redefining Storytelling

There is a quiet shift happening across studios, galleries, and online art platforms in India. It is not loud or theatrical, yet it is...