Indian Art Beyond Trends: What Makes an Artwork Timeless
In every generation, certain artworks capture attention for a moment while others quietly build a legacy...
We do not just watch but also play and feel so much for cricket that it is safe to call it the third religion of India.In a country of a billion plus, it is hard to find one person who does not have an attachment for this sport. We shed tears, get emotional with our team winning or losing, on seeing our favourite cricketer retiring. Art, the proverbial mirror to society, also seems to be bitten by the cricket bug. We bring to you a collection of paintings glorifying cricket on canvas
The peacock, India's national bird, has long been a symbol of beauty, grace, and spirituality. Its vibrant plumage and elegant demeanour have inspired countless...
American Folk art showcases cultural identities and traditions. It reflects a unification of technique, aesthetics, and ethnic values through creative expression. Different nations have their own distinct folk painting traditions practiced by their indigenous groups. American folk painting culture came into existence with the rise of the Industrial Revolution in America in the 19th century. Common people filled their homes with art showcasing objects of everyday use and thus gave birth to the art of common man. This amateur, self-taught, and non-conventional art style is recognized as American Folk Art.
Figurative art as you all know is a type of art that includes artworks, paintings that have connections with the real world. Artworks belonging to this genre would most probably have a whole lot of references to characters or images from the living space of the world and these paintings would mostly be presentations of human figures and sometimes about animals. A large number of figurative artworks and paintings would deal with the spectacular representation of nature such as the landscapes and seascapes which includes the scenic view of mountains, valleys and oceans.
As the year 2024 begins, let's approach it with the spirit of artists, ready to create a masterpiece of our own lives. Opening doors to this new year is an act of courage, curiosity, and creativity. Let's paint boldly, collaborate freely, and navigate the unknown with resilience, for within the canvas of 2024 lies the potential for a truly extraordinary masterpiece.
Gagan Singh’s humour and observations grace our screens through Chatterjee and Lal’s virtual show ‘Drawings made during lockdown 2020’. Battling our inner demons and other distractions seem to be at the forefront of our attentions, while our minds rage between moods. The power of ready observation and a lack of schedule seems to teeter over that fine balance between sanity and insanity. The easiest way, perhaps, to describe our inner turmoil is through the opposite of all that we consider chaos - nature and beauty. We could go even a step further, by writing or drawing in our present aggregations in a diary of sorts, which is in effect, how artist Gagan Singh finds his visual voice.
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...
Here are a few artworks and reasons to create that cosy spot in our homes, where we can have the right “us” time. Creating a nurturing and calming environment helps relax and de-stress from the chaos of the outer world.
Homes are supposed to be a safe haven from the frenetic hubbubs of everyday life. While we invest the majority of our time in building better lives, we seldom invest in ourselves. In a fast-paced world, very few people deal with stress, loneliness, or self-doubt. Pursuing art has numerous psychological benefits, the most notable of which is that it adds meaningful value to our lives by elevating our mental well-being. Strangely so, bare walls can have subtle negating effects on your psyche, let art change the way your homes make your feel.
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.
