, April 13 — Preparations for the ‘Ananda Shobhajatra’, a vibrant procession to welcome the Bengali New Year 1432, are in their final stages, according to organisers. During a visit to Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts (Charukola) on Sunday, artists were seen working with great zeal and dedication. The …
adminjagoan Capturing beauty that eludes the eye
Kathmandu, April 18 — There is something tender about remembering. Whether it’s how an elder sips their morning tea, the quiet strength in a woman’s gaze, or the lotus leaves floating on a forgotten lake, memory lingers in the everyday. At Siddhartha Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, ‘Chitra Katha’, twenty-eight artists …
Harmonies of Expression: A celebration of art, Zim-European cultural collaboration and climate change awareness
EUNIC Zimbabwe will present Harmonies of Expression — connecting art, heart and science” a dynamic showcase of artistic collaboration and cultural exchange between Europe and Zimbabwe, culminating in a main exhibition in Harare in May. This groundbreaking event brings together Zimbabwean creative practitioners and artists from across Europe to explore …
Your brain looks like this when you look at abstract art
Researchers studying people’s brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently. When you look at an abstract painting, study it in a museum for example, what do you see and what do you feel? Does it conjure an old …
The forgotten American impressionist painter who trained alongside some of the greats
Impressionist painter, virtuoso illustrator and indefatigable traveller, George Wharton Edwards embodies the spirit of a pivotal era at the turn of the 20th century. His protean work, in which the brush dances with the pencil, sketches the delicate portrait of a world about to go through massive changes. In his …
UK: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik awarded “The Fred Darrington” for his contributions to art form
Weymouth [UK], April 5 (ANI): Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been awarded “The Fred Darrington” in the United Kingdom for his contributions to the art form. The first British Sand Master Award was presented during the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival held in Weymouth . To mark the …
From Hand-Painted Frames to AI Art: How Studio Ghibli’s Art Became a Global Trend
The Origins of Ghibli Art Ghibli art originates from Studio Ghibli, a legendary Japanese animation studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki in 1985. The studio is known for its visually stunning, hand-drawn animation, rich storytelling, and deep emotional impact. Some of its most celebrated films include …