Word of the Day: MetamodernismWord of the Day: As society continues to grapple with uncertainty, metamodernism offers a vocabulary for understanding the emotional comple...
Quote of the Day by James Joyce: “Think you're escaping... – Inspiring quote on life’s struggles, self-discovery, emotional healing, identity and why true peace begins within by the Irish novelist and literary modernist best known for Ulysses and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManQuote of the Day by James Joyce: James Joyce’s thought-provoking quote explores the idea that people cannot truly escape themselves, no mat...
Jai Shibram: Remembering Bengal’s great satirist in a changed KolkataShibram Chakraborty, a celebrated Bengali writer, is largely unknown outside his native language. His genius in wordplay and satire is high...
Quote of the Day by Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa: ‘There are ships sailing to many ports, but not a single one goes where life…’ Powerful words on connection between life and painFernando Pessoa, a celebrated Portuguese modernist poet, explored themes of identity and isolation through his heteronyms. His quote, 'Ther...
Quote of the day by Virginia Woolf: 'No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself' ; life lessons from British literary iconEmbrace your true nature without pressure or comparison, as fulfillment comes from accepting yourself, not performing for others. Virginia ...
Quote of the day by Virginia Woolf: 'It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that the submerged truth sometimes comes to the top': Lessons on introspection from British literary iconHidden truths emerge when we are idle or dreaming. Virginia Woolf noted this phenomenon. Our subconscious mind reveals insights when free f...
March 28 in world history: From renaming of Constantinople to passing of Virginia WoolfOn March 28, 1930, Constantinople was officially renamed Istanbul, reflecting Turkey's modernizing reforms. The day also marks significant ...
FN Souza's 'Fan Dancer' painting fetches Rs 1.19 cr at online auctionArt by HA Gade and Paritosh Sen fetched the highest price ever for their works.
Anish Kapoor tops 2020 Hurun India Art List; his artworks' auction valuation worth Rs 44.39 crAt the second place in the list of top 50 living artists is the Delhi-based painter Rameshwar Broota.
Works by Indian modernists to go under the hammer at Modern Art SaleThe oil on canvas painting, one of the most important pieces of art, is estimated at Rs 2.5 - 3.5 crore.
Bright canvas: Indians now spend big money on artThe most expensive Indian work sold through auction is an untitled work by Gaitonde, sold by Christie's in December 2015 for $4.4 mn.
How religion is scripting a Tamil Nadu returnThamizhachi considers atheism or irreligiousness as a feature of a social movement that fights caste inequality and subjugation of women.
Google doodle on modernist painter MF HusainHusain was particularly fond of creating large sized canvases and he had begun his career in his 20s as a painter of cinema hoardings.
PM Modi completes stunning debut year in international affairs; recasts India's image on the world stageThe sleek public relations offensives for which Modi is famed have put India on the world map as a happening and upcoming country.
- 51 leading Indian artists to feature in online auction
Almost a year after the death of Manjit Bawa, works by the modernist painter is set to be auctioned off along with other important modern a...
- Art markets decline after financial crash
The downswing has extended opportunities to avid collector to lap up quality works of modernist masters and heritage artists. Contemporary ...
- Collectors may take fancy to paperworks in art market
Traditionally, Indian artists have produced masterpieces on paper. This tradition traces back to the early miniatures and later spans’ pain...