The fine art market continues to boom and the demand for Indian art is rocketing, it has been seen as a fine investment. Works by eminent artists like M. F. Hussain, S. H. Raza put us on the map. Buying Indian art by both esteemed master artists and emerging artists is not only accessible but it has been made easier.
Photographs that capture the sun recite the poetry of luminosity. A day becomes happier when the sun is shining more brightly; the room becomes cosier when the lamp is at the right intensity; and the fear of darkness goes away if someone remembers to turn the light on. The well-lit, illuminated has always been a guiding symbol for us, be it the meditative candle flame, the opening of a tunnel or the mere fact that the rising sun will always be east and we will know where to go. Life flourishes in the actual sunlight and our religions and faith have always venerated the power of the flame across time and lands.
Every year on March 8, people around the world remember and celebrate the contribution and achievements of women throughout history and across cultures. Historically, they have often been excluded from the art world, and their contributions have been overlooked or undervalued. Nonetheless, women have resiliently used art to tell their stories, and challenge the status quo. They have continued to create and innovate, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of art.
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.
A rectangular piece of wood is chopped and sanded until refined, coloured for a pretty face, placed vertically and hammered with bolts and screws until it serves its purpose.
There is no place in India that epitomises tragedy better than Awadh. On the map it is a largish region roughly the size of Portugal that contains Lucknow and Ayodhya. Many wouldn’t know this but the name ‘Awadh’ or ‘Oudh’ as the British referred to it is a corruption of Ayodhya which on its own means ‘not to be messed with’.
To date, it remains one of the outstanding factors how a single colour manages to bring out a variety of emotions and thousands of spectacular tales. Red represents anger and sometimes romance; Blue is sad and deep and Yellow as we know creates warmth and joy.
Every week Mojarto is filled with new artists and artworks. This means Mojarto is fresh and anew every day with newer perspectives, ideas and portrayal.
Home is the place where we rush to after a hectic day at work or run about getting ready in the rushed morning hours. It is also a place where we gain a sense of self, rejuvenate, replenish and rejoice.
In times of conflict, art becomes more than expression. It becomes reflection. This essay explores how contemporary artists respond to war, trauma, and political tension, revealing the psychological impact of conflict and the role of art in helping society pause, question, and think critically.
The global art world comes alive through international art fairs that bring together artists, galleries, collectors, and art enthusiasts from across continents. An international...
In every fleeting moment of human life—an unexpected smile, a memory shimmering at the edge of consciousness, the echo of laughter long past—there lies...
Every year on March 8, people around the world remember and celebrate the contribution and achievements of women throughout history and across cultures. Historically, they have often been excluded from the art world, and their contributions have been overlooked or undervalued. Nonetheless, women have resiliently used art to tell their stories, and challenge the status quo. They have continued to create and innovate, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of art.
By the early twentieth century, urban representation fractured dramatically. With Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, the city was broken into planes, angles, and intersecting geometries. Today, abstract cityscapes stand at a compelling intersection of history and immediacy.
For decades, paintings held centre stage in Indian art collections. Oils, acrylics, watercolours and miniatures formed the backbone of personal and institutional collections alike....
Temples are significant in Hindu iconography, embodying profound symbolism that transcends mere architectural beauty. Incidentally, they have also been a popular subject in paintings throughout history. Mojarto beckons art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the masterful brushstrokes of artists whose works transcend borders and intricately bind them to the very soul of places these temples are built on— a realm steeped in cultural profundity and elegance.
