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Tailing Time: Abir Karmakar’s latest exhibition makes its presence felt in its absences
September 09, 2025 11:31 am
Known for his immaculate detailing that renders his work hyper-real, the artist breathes life into empty spaces with every stroke
Move over selfie booths, Indian weddings are now capturing memories through live paintings
July 01, 2025 2:28 pm
To explore this rising trend and learn more about it, indianexpress.com spoke with four live painters, from different parts of India.
Sujata Bajaj's Spacescapes: An immersive journey into the cosmos
April 16, 2025 11:37 pm
The Paris-based artist speaks about the fascinating and complex relationship between science and art
Lost for centuries, 1606 Caravaggio will travel to India
April 07, 2025 11:02 pm
Rediscovered in 2014, Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy will be on view in Delhi this month
‘When papa makes you pose like a student’: Janhvi Kapoor shares her artwork; experts on easy painting tips for beginners
December 23, 2024 10:25 pm
For kids and even adults who are unable to communicate what they are feeling in words, painting helps sharpen intelligence and articulation.
Behind the art: How a painting by Elizabeth Thompson honoured the heroes of Rorke's Drift and became a timeless symbol of courage
October 05, 2023 12:12 pm
Behind the Art: After the Battle of Rorke's Drift, heroes met Queen Victoria and artist Elizabeth Thompson. Her masterpiece, 'The Defence of Rorke’s Drift,' immortalised their valour in the pages of history.
A painter, sculptor, writer and filmmaker: Razi Rozario is a quadruple threat
June 19, 2023 10:59 pm
Razi Rozario's latest short film titled Qubo, a sweet little tale depicting the deep emotional connection and bonding between human beings and their pet friends, has already become a hit on YouTube.
'Prestigious moment for the community': Artist expresses joy on creating Phad painting for the new Parliament building
May 17, 2023 5:41 am
Notably, Phad painting is unfolded like a roll, which is why the paintings are called ‘phad’ that means ‘fold’ in the local dialect.
Behind the Art: A closer look at Manet's seascape: A masterful depiction of the fury of naval warfare
May 07, 2023 1:54 pm
Behind the Art: Édouard Manet was inspired by a sensational news event he heard about in June 1864 and made a painting depicting two ships engaged in fierce combat on the sea. Why did the first known seascape by Manet receive widespread acclaim for its imaginative depiction of the naval battle?
Vermeer reinterpreted: Girl with an Amber Earring
February 20, 2023 3:02 pm
Angele Etoundi Essamba’s photo series "Noire Vermeer" takes a fresh look at the Dutch painter Jan Vermeer. The Cameroonian photographer’s project is also a reckoning with the Netherlands' history with the slave trade.
PAINTING PHOTOS
MF Husain painting sells for Rs 118 crore, becomes most expensive modern Indian art
March 24, 2025 10:42 am
Learn about the artist and the significance of this historic auction.
Chitrakavya: A visual narration of nature in all its glory
May 08, 2023 4:28 pm
Gajendra Prashad Sahu's paintings portray an unequalled connection between theoretical thoughts and animalistic perception, untitled by the cautious use of colour and ornamental design.
In pictures: COVID-inspired murals around the world
January 18, 2022 8:03 pm
Take a look at COVID-inspired murals around the world
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