The artwork is graciously decorated with floral elements, rhythmic plants and birds. Tranquil faces and figure is the forte of the artist. His artworks gracefully portray tranquillity and divine contemplation.

Modern abstract art paintings or sculptures do not portray a specific thing, person or place but its appearance is rather overstated and indistinct. What you see is the vivid strokes of the brush, strange shapes and loudly stated colors. Modern abstract art originated in Russia in about 1911 and the popular artist who put forth his work is known as Wassily Kandinsky. His belief was that hues and shades induced sentiments in people. Green to him was a symbol of internal forte and tranquility while red indicated confidence and the sense of being alive.

Exploring the Resurgence of Serigraphs and Why They're Captivating Art Lovers Again In recent years, serigraphs—also known as screen prints—have experienced a significant resurgence in...

From Madhubani to Pichwai folk art, India has a rich repertoire of folk art. Folk painting is usually bright in its choice of colours,...

In the aftermath of the First World War, a group of artists in Zurich, Switzerland, sought to rebel against the conventional values of art and society. They called themselves the Dadaists, and their movement was marked by a strong sense of anti-art, anti-bourgeoisie, and anti-establishment. Dadaism was born, and it was to become one of the most influential artistic movements of the 20th century.

Indian art has always been deeply connected to storytelling. From temple murals and miniature paintings to folk traditions passed down through generations, stories have...

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...

When is Father’s Day 2025? It’s a question that often pops into our heads amid our busy lives, reminding us just how quickly time passes. For me, Father’s Day isn't something that is celebrated in isolation; rather, it should be celebrated every day. However, this particular day presents us with an opportunity to pause, reflect, and genuinely appreciate all those everyday gestures our fathers make, often silently, in our lives.

Every artwork has a story to tell; similarly, every city has its own unique story for its sojourners, a blend of these two is artistically captured in the series of artworks on Banaras (Varanasi) by different artists.

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’.