Printmaking was introduced in the 16th century by the Dutch, in India however it was only in the 20th century that printmaking was taken up seriously by the Fine Artists.
The idea of merging natural landscapes with art, by using the natural materials available within those surroundings to the artist is what formulated the movement of Land Art. We have some incredible contemporary as well as older examples within this movement to help elucidate better. Below, a few incredible examples of artists who championed this movement are included, alongside those who are continuing their incredible journey of Earth Art even today
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The artists creating landscape artwork are typically romantic and idealistic in their being. Nature extends an extraordinary appeal for them and the...
There’s something truly fascinating about the way Indian artists have always adapted and reimagined global art movements. One such case—perhaps one of the most...
Paintings and drawings were the oldest forms known to man to express themselves. They used cave walls and ceilings as a canvas. Cave paintings also referred to as rock paintings, are depictions done on cave or rock walls and ceilings. These paintings usually date back to prehistoric times. It is a type of parietal art that is more than 45,500 years old. Cave paintings found are of three types- petroglyph(carved on the rock surface), pictographs ( painted on the surface), and earth figures (formed on the ground). The oldest type of cave paintings was a mix of hand stencils and simple geometric shapes, which evolved with time and movement.
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.
In today’s digital age, supporting emerging artists has never been easier. Artists worldwide have many platforms to showcase and sell their creations in the...
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Mojarto presents a short video of Chifumi's work titled "Kirtimukha" for Varanasi Arts Project.
Best known from Hindu temple iconography the Kirtimukha, or this fierce...
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...
