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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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 lives on in Indian art, reimagined through patachitra, Kalighat, and contemporary canvases. These works celebrate her resilience, symbolism, and timeless defiance.
In the shifting landscape of Indian art, abstraction has emerged as a powerful visual language for interpreting lived experiences that are often complex, layered,...
Indian art has always been deeply connected to storytelling. From temple murals and miniature paintings to folk traditions passed down through generations, stories have...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Walk into any serious collection of Contemporary Indian paintings, and you will notice something quietly powerful at work. Beyond colour, form, and surface, there...
India remembers through stories. Through songs sung in courtyards. Through rituals whispered at dawn. Through patterns drawn in rice flour at the threshold of...
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.