Art Market
Saffronart's 2024 auction achieved record-breaking sales, with 'Les Hindous' selling for INR 1.14 crores. The event showcased rare collectibles, including the first edition of India's Constitution, highlighting the growing market for historical treasures.
Interviews
Abishek Ganesh Jayashree, known as Kaimurai, blends organic forms and metaphysical energy in his art, using natural indigo and inspired by South Indian traditions, rituals, and Carnatic music to create a unique and meditative visual experience.
News
The MAP Academy and Nalli Fellowships support innovative projects in South Asian textile research and education, offering up to INR 5,50,000. Applications are open for 2024–25, focusing on textile practices, histories, and sustainability.
Know Your Artist
The relationship between Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele exemplifies the transformative power of mentorship and mutual inspiration, significantly shaping Viennese modernism through their shared commitment to pushing artistic boundaries and exploring the complexities of the human condition.
Art Education
Curating a successful art exhibition involves developing a clear concept, selecting cohesive artworks, designing engaging spaces, crafting interpretative materials, executing marketing strategies, coordinating logistics, and evaluating success for impactful visitor experiences.
News
Project 88 announces Artists' Film International 2024, showcasing films on the theme of 'Solidarity.' This global program features screenings from July 11-20 in Mumbai, highlighting diverse artists and their works across four continents.
Art Market
A watercolour illustration for "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" cover sold for a record $1.9 million at Sotheby’s, becoming the most valuable Harry Potter item ever auctioned. Thomas Taylor created the piece in 1997.
Art History
Explore art history from ancient to contemporary times with our beginner's guide. Discover key movements and artists, from the Renaissance to Impressionism and beyond, and learn how art reflects cultural shifts, inspires creativity, and drives social change.
News
Experience Lorraine Thiria’s "Emotional Abstractions" exhibition at Galerie Romain Rolland from July 4-17, 2024, where her photography transforms wall textures into powerful, abstract images that evoke deep emotional connections and timeless memories.
Art Education
Art conservationists preserve cultural heritage through assessment, restoration, and preventive care. They ensure that artworks and artifacts remain intact for future generations, blending science, art, and history in their meticulous work.
Art History
Greek sculpture evolved from the rigid forms of the Archaic period to the naturalism of the Classical era, culminating in the emotional and dynamic works of the Hellenistic period, reflecting changing societal values and artistic innovation.
Know Your Artist
Vincent van Gogh, born in 1853 in Zundert, Netherlands, lived a life of profound passion and artistic innovation. His vibrant, emotive paintings, including 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers,' have left an indelible mark on modern art.