Anyone lucky enough to experience Kerala during Onam will recall the unmistakable aura of festivity that fills the air as every corner of the region becomes a stage for beauty and celebration.
Architecture is a stressful career. If you don’t believe it, ask any architect or rather, approach a student with the question. Nonetheless, there’s no denying that it is also one of the most beautiful and passionate career paths.
Can you feel it in the air? The subtle warmth creeping in, waking the earth from its slumber? Floral paintings beautifully capture this transformation—where nature shakes off its golden-brown stillness and bursts into a vibrant tapestry of greens, pinks, and yellows.
Is there a proper or improper way to view art? Art has been an integral part of human civilisation for thousands of years. It is a form of self-expression that enables artists to convey their ideas, thoughts, and emotions through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, and more. Just because you are not an art scholar doesn’t mean you can’t view as an expert. It's simply a matter of understanding what to look for.Â
There is no medium that brings you the power of the sea like cinema. The gigantic crawl of the waves, the terrifying sound of submergence or even the bobbing of a boat in the far horizon like a flicker of hope, however distant: it’s all embedded in the grammar of cinema.
Story telling, at its root, is a narrative of a person; a stage in their life or an event becomes an inspiration and leads to a creation of something new. Each stage tells a distinctive story, those staple experiences we all have and the dreams that change with times and each stage. It brings up Shakespeare’s poem about the seven ages of life and how the world is a stage and we are mere characters. As we grow, the clothes change, and we adorn ourselves with newer robes. These images capture the story of a person’s growth and the changing view point.Â
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.
Travelling, sightseeing, meeting friends have a supremely calming effect and make us smile every time. Paintings too have a way of transporting us someplace else, especially in the worst of times, they can have an alleviating effect on our souls and minds. Hanging a painting and viewing it has proven to have therapeutic benefits too. Here’s why hanging paintings can be both soothing and appealing.
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.
