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  • Pawel Kuczynski: confronting human existence

    Pawel Kuczynski’s illustrations are often dark and satirical, dealing with themes such as war, the impact of social media, poverty, and political corruption. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and has been published in major publications such as The New York Times and The Guardian. Read more

  • Fantasy: A New Way of Seeing Life

    Bipin Kumar’s abstract paintings transform still images into dynamic expressions of life, merging emotion and imagination. His work invites viewers to explore the interplay between recognizable forms and fluid perceptions, reflecting the complexities of human existence. Each piece offers a journey into the intersection of the known and unknown, fostering personal interpretation and engagement. Read more

  • What makes Picasso relevant today?

    By Ved Prakash Bhardwaj The twentieth century witnessed the emergence of numerous remarkable artists who expanded the boundaries of art in unprecedented ways. Among the many contemporaries and successors of Pablo Picasso whom we continue to remember today, Picasso still stands out as perhaps the most significant and enduringly relevant. The reasons for this distinction… Read more

  • Colours of Shadow: a group show by Manikarnika art gallery

    Manikarnika Art Gallery, Jhansi, organized a two-day art exhibition titled “Color of Shadow” at the Artisan Gallery of Pyarelal Bhawan in New Delhi. This exhibition showcased the works of senior artists along with those of youth and children. Viewing children’s art is always exciting. Their creations carry innocence, reflect the dreams they see, and express… Read more

  • Asit Kumar Patnaik: Form- Gestures- Emotions

    Asit Kumar Patnaik was born in Orissa on April 26, 1968. He received his bachelor’s degree in fine art from the Govt College of Art and Crafts, Khallikote, Orissa, and an MFA in painting from BHU, Varanasi, where he was a gold medallist. Asit’s paintings are often perceived as full of love and happiness. In… Read more

  • Artist Studio where art born

    Art News India editor Dr Ved Prakash Bhardwaj visited Smita Jain’s studio with Quartz Group artists. Smita Jain, Sanju Das, Shikha Gupta and Dr Ved Prakash Bhardwaj We often come to know an artist through their art—primarily through the works displayed in galleries. However, an artist’s true world exists in their studio: a space where… Read more

  • कला बनाम कला का बाजार

    राजा रवि वर्मा की 167 करोड़ में बिकी पेंटिंग जो अब भारत की सबसे महंगी पेंटिंग हो गई है। हॉलीवुड की एक बड़ी मशहूर फ़िल्म है, द परफेक्ट मर्डर, जिसमें एक रोल एक चित्रकार का है। जब वह चित्रकार एक धनी व्यक्ति के बुलावे पर उसके घर जाता है तो वहाँ लगी पेंटिंग और शिल्प… Read more

  • Sense & Sensibility: Solo Show by Dipa Patowary at Triveni Gallery, New Delhi

    In abstract painting, “sensibility” often manifests as intuition, emotion, and an artist’s responsiveness to materials. The behaviour of paint—its tendency to drip, stain, or resist control—becomes an active force in the creative process. Artists like Dipa Patowary, who embrace unconventional materials such as cotton and fabric, lean deeply into this sensibility. Rather than forcing the… Read more

  • Art is in the process

    painting by Van Gogh The question of what art truly is has long puzzled both artists and art lovers alike. Many have sought to define it, yet no single explanation has ever been fully satisfactory. Perhaps this is because a complete and definitive answer is ultimately unattainable. Art inherently allows both the creator and the… Read more

  • Art as the Clay of the Self

    Vimla Art Forum’s International Exhibition MAATI-III Mrs Kanchan Mehra, Shri Jai Tripathi, Shri Vinod Bhardwaj, Shri Santosh Shrivastava and Shri Vinod Narayn Indukar What we create as artists, why we create it, and whether what we create can truly be called art—these are questions that have accompanied artistic practice since its very beginning. They arise… Read more