Discover the fundamentals of visual literacy and learn how to engage deeply with art. This beginner-friendly guide offers practical tools to help you interpret, appreciate, and enjoy artworks across various styles and media.
Sudhir Patwardhan’s 'Cities: Built, Broken' confronts the fractures of urban life in Mumbai and beyond — a poignant visual reckoning with loss, memory, and the human cost of unchecked urban transformation.
Discover how to design an inspiring and effective art curriculum that balances technical skill, creative exploration, and cultural context—nurturing confident, expressive students across all educational stages.
Edvard Munch’s 'The Scream' captures more than personal agony—it channels the existential dread of modern life. But was Munch really screaming? Or was he simply listening to the world cry out?
From Neolithic shell necklaces to modern NFTs, collecting reflects our search for identity, order and emotional resonance. Art, uniquely, transforms scarce matter into priceless cultural and personal narratives, revealing profound psychological drives, yearning and belonging.
Unlock the potential of the web with strategic branding, a polished portfolio site and engaging social content. Learn how to connect authentically, leverage SEO and analytics, and foster lasting relationships to elevate your artistic career online.
In Rajasthan, jewellery is more than ornamentation—it signifies power, caste, protection, and loyalty. From turban sarpechs to tiger-claw amulets, discover how male adornment remains central to the state’s visual and cultural identity.
From Platonic ideals to postmodern deconstruction, artistic practice has long been guided by philosophical enquiry. This exploration uncovers how concepts of beauty, ethics and perception have informed visual art across eras, from antiquity to today.
Monet’s Impressionism redefined realism—not by capturing detail, but by rendering pure visual sensation. This essay explores how his brushwork and color reshaped our understanding of perception, light, and the act of seeing itself.
In this interview, Gulammohammed Sheikh reflects on his six-decade artistic journey, as KNMA’s retrospective showcases his mastery in painting, digital collage, and storytelling—bridging history, memory, and cultural syncretism in transformative ways.
In Renaissance Italy’s crucible of creativity, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo clashed in a battle of artistic philosophies—science versus spirituality, observation versus abstraction—each driven by ambition and genius to redefine the boundaries of Western art.
An unexpected British bomber inside Bikaner’s Junagarh Fort reveals a riveting tale of India’s camel cavalry, WWI alliances, and desert warfare — a rare convergence of Rajput valor, jugaad engineering, and colonial history.
Art Education
Discover how online art education is transforming access to creative learning worldwide. Explore top resources, best practices, and tips for building a successful online art study routine, whether you're a beginner or advanced learner.
Art History
Far from starving, many artists in history thrived under powerful patrons—from Renaissance popes to wealthy merchants. This article explores how wealth, influence, and ambition shaped the careers of art’s greatest names.
Art Education
Learn how to approach galleries, build your portfolio, and secure exhibitions as an emerging artist. This step-by-step guide offers essential tips for developing professional relationships and growing your artistic career within the gallery ecosystem.
Art Education
Visual storytelling invites us to pause and see more deeply—transforming everyday moments into powerful narratives. In an image-saturated world, it reminds us that art still has the power to move, question, and connect.
News
Alserkal Art Week returns from 13–20 April with the theme 'A Wild Stitch', featuring new exhibitions, public art, and performances that explore multiplicity, hybridity, and belonging across the region’s dynamic contemporary art scene.
Interviews
Through lingual anarchy and radical hospitality, Mithu Sen dismantles the fixed codes of identity and artistic persona, drawing audiences into a raw, visceral space where power, performance, and meaning are always in flux.
Events
Martand Khosla’s debut exhibition in Mumbai transforms everyday objects into powerful meditations on urban life, exploring systems, materiality, and motion through sculptural forms that invite viewers to reconsider the dynamics of city living.
Art Education
Discover how strategic networking transforms an artist's career. This guide offers practical tips to connect with industry professionals, boost visibility, and foster collaborations, paving the way for success and opportunities in the competitive art world.
Events
Dia Art Foundation’s 'Light into Space' at NMACC presents groundbreaking works from the 1960s and 1970s, redefining light and space as artistic mediums. Curated by Jessica Morgan and Min Sun Jeon, the exhibition invites immersive engagement and fresh interpretations.
Art Education
Discover the world’s top 10 museums in this guide that highlights iconic institutions like the Louvre, British Museum, and Tate Modern. Explore their unique collections, architecture, and cultural impact to inspire your next cultural journey.
Know Your Artist
Discover the extraordinary life and groundbreaking work of Gustav Klimt. Explore his Golden Phase, innovative use of gold leaf, and enduring influence on modern art, as his visionary legacy continues to inspire and redefine artistic expression worldwide.
Art Education
Discover how art competitions empower students to hone technical skills, build creative confidence, and foster resilience. Explore the benefits of engaging with artistic forms, networking opportunities, and digital platforms that open doors to future success.