Diego Rivera’s mentorship, political ideals and towering presence profoundly shaped Frida Kahlo’s confidence and cultural outlook, even as she transformed influence into a fiercely independent, intimate and enduring language of modern art.
In an age obsessed with novelty, art history remains essential to contemporary practice. It sharpens critical thinking, deepens artistic intent, and enables artists to engage meaningfully with the past while shaping the cultural future.
Why do some museum exhibitions stay with us after we leave? This essay explores how curatorial vision, emotional resonance, design, narrative, and ethical clarity combine to create exhibitions that inform, move, and endure in memory.
Mumbai Gallery Weekend 2026 brings together 33 galleries and six institutional spaces across the city, presenting exhibitions that span material experimentation, memory, urban life and contemporary artistic practice over four days in January.
At the start of a new year, the first mark is not about confidence or resolution. It is an act of trust, reminding us that art begins by choosing to start, imperfectly and without guarantees.
In a world of constant speed and distraction, slow looking invites us to pause, observe deeply, and reconnect with art. By spending time with images, we rediscover attention, empathy, and a more reflective way of thinking.
Qatar Museums and Mumbai’s Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre launch a five-year partnership introducing museum-in-residence education programmes, bringing playful, cross-cultural learning models to schools and communities across India and Qatar.
The starving artist myth romanticises poverty as proof of creative authenticity. This article explores its Romantic origins, historical inaccuracies and lasting impact on how artists are valued, paid and supported today.
Composition shapes how a painting is seen and felt. This guide explains core principles, from focal points and balance to rhythm and depth, helping artists arrange elements with clarity, intention and expressive impact.
Doug Aitken’s UNDER THE SUN transforms NMACC into a journey across Past, Present and Future, blending Indian craftsmanship with immersive technology to explore time, connection and the shifting relationship between humanity, nature and the digital world.
The long-standing divide between art and craft is a cultural invention rather than an inherent truth. Contemporary practice reveals how deeply intertwined these forms are and why creativity flourishes when their boundaries dissolve.
Opening Ishara House in Kochi, 'Amphibian Aesthetics' brings together twelve artists to reflect on migration, oceanic histories and ecological precarity, proposing amphibious ways of thinking and living across land, water and multispecies worlds.
Features
Creativity is not confined to one hemisphere of the brain. This article explores how artists draw on interconnected neural networks, combining analytical reasoning with imaginative insight to produce meaningful and innovative work.
Art Market
AI generated imagery is now entering exhibitions and winning awards, sparking debate across the art world. Does AI photography deserve a gallery wall, or does it undermine human creativity and artistic craft?
Art Education
A clear and practical beginner’s guide to different paintbrush types, explaining what each brush does and how to use them confidently. Learn how brush shapes affect technique and improve your painting control.
Know Your Artist
Velázquez’s 'Las Meninas' transforms a royal portrait into a profound meditation on gaze, power and perception, inviting viewers into a shifting world where artist, subject and spectator continuously redefine the act of seeing.
News
Kolkata Art Weekender will bring together galleries, museums, artists, and cultural organisations for a three day city wide celebration from 21 to 23 November 2025, featuring exhibitions, workshops, heritage walks, film screenings, studio visits, and interactive events.
Know Your Artist
For over a century, the story of Van Gogh cutting off his entire ear has endured. Yet recent evidence reveals a more human truth about the artist’s suffering, resilience, and extraordinary capacity for creation.
Art Education
Design thinking and art education share a common language of creativity and reflection. This essay explores how structured design frameworks can complement artistic intuition, fostering empathy, collaboration, and critical awareness in today’s visual art classrooms.
News
Christie’s London achieved £45.7 million for 'Exceptional Paintings from the Personal Collection of Prince & Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan', setting a world record for a Mughal masterpiece and redefining the market for Indian and Islamic art.
Art Market
Marketing your art effectively means sharing your story with clarity and authenticity. Learn how to build visibility, connect with collectors, and sustain your artistic career through strategy, storytelling, and meaningful engagement.
Art Education
By shifting from imitation to interpretation, today’s art classrooms can transform the study of masterworks into a living dialogue between past and present—one that nurtures originality, critical thinking, and creative freedom.
Events
Bratin Khan and Anupama Alias Anil explore the inner landscapes of memory, myth, and womanhood in 'Mirror of Vision' and 'A Room for Refuge', on view at Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad, until November 5, 2025.
Photography
Discover how to elevate your landscape photography through thoughtful composition, light, and patience. From mastering exposure to telling visual stories, these essential tips will help you capture the beauty and emotion of the natural world.