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Video: Brushstrokes of Brilliance – The Artistry of Jamini Roy

Born in the village of Beliatore, Bengal Presidency, British Raj, on April 11th, in 1887, he was surrounded by the rich tapestry of rural life. From a young age, he was exposed to the vibrant world of traditional crafts – potters shaping clay, weavers creating intricate textiles, and the iconic terracotta horses – all leaving an indelible mark on his artistic sensibilities.

TheSpaceInk Feature April 11, 2024

Interviews

The Mind’s Eye: Documenting Precious Memories

Artiste Sanjeet Chowdhury’s flat on Kolkata’s NSC Bose Road, Tollygunge, is in a mess. The room is in the process

Satarupa Basu March 27, 2024

K. G. Subramanyan was a painter, muralist, sculptor, designer, writer, poet, philosopher, art thinker and educationist, and by his own description, an artist-activist

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K.G. Subramanyan: The Art, The Artist And The Teacher

K. G. Subramanyan’s was a multifaceted creativity; he was a painter, muralist, sculptor, designer, writer, poet, philosopher, art thinker and educationist, and by his own description, an artist-activist.

Anshuman Dasgupta March 1, 2024

Art & Craft

Why Are The Bengal Masters So Less Known At The International Level?

Interestingly, of the nine, six are the Bengal Masters. Yet, like a Picasso, or a Van Gogh, why are these Masters remain relatively unknown internationally, as compared to say, a MF Hussain or a Tyeb Mehta?

Satarupa Basu February 26, 2024

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A Tinge of Jewish Legacy in Kolkata

A synagogue is the centre of the Jewish religious community: a place of prayer, study, education, social and charitable work as well as a social centre. The word “synagogue” is actually a Greek translation of Beit K’nesset
meaning “place of assembly” (related to the word synod). Religions, throughout social history, have always been one of the most prominent social institutions that plays an important role in regulating a person’s life.

Atreyi Biswas January 31, 2024

Abraham Mignon. German, 1640-1679 Woodland Still life. After 1660 -Oil on canvas

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Woodland Still Life: Discovering Abraham Mignon of the Golden Dutch Era

The painting that beckoned me was titled “Woodland Still Life.” At first glance, it appeared to be a serene forest scene, a tranquil tableau of nature’s beauty. The placard next to it mentioned the artist’s name: Abraham Mignon.

Mousumi Duttaray October 13, 2023

Blue sink at the restroom of Smith College Museum

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Reflections on Dadaism and the Restrooms in Smith College Museum of Art

As we entered through the museum store, I, who usually devours the items in museum stores, hurriedly looked for the elevators that would take us down there. Our enthusiasm was all about the restrooms, for everything else we have time.These restrooms, tucked away in the lower level right next to the exhibition gallery, are like nothing we have ever seen before.

Mousumi Duttaray September 13, 2023

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Photorealism: Blurring Boundaries Between Reality and Imagination

Photorealist artists were reacting against Abstract Expressionism, which for many years was the predominant painting style in the United States. Whereas Abstract Expressionism favoured spontaneous application of the paint, with no premeditation or planning, Photorealist art required intricate pre-planning and careful replication of the chosen imagery.

Anjana Dutt September 12, 2023

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Video: Brushstrokes of Brilliance – The Artistry of Jamini Roy

The Mind’s Eye: Documenting Precious Memories

K.G. Subramanyan: The Art, The Artist And The Teacher

Why Are The Bengal Masters So Less Known At The International Level?

A Tinge of Jewish Legacy in Kolkata

Woodland Still Life: Discovering Abraham Mignon of the Golden Dutch Era

Reflections on Dadaism and the Restrooms in Smith College Museum of Art

Photorealism: Blurring Boundaries Between Reality and Imagination

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