David Hockney’s Ultimate Exhibition Opens in Paris: A Must-See International Edition

With over 400 works, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is devoting the most ambitious exhibition ever held about the British artist David Hockney. From sunny California to pastoral Normandy, a vibrant journey into the world of a genius of the visual arts. Between April 9 and August 31, 2025, visitors can …

Exhibition of calligraphy opens

A captivating exhibition of Traditional and Modern Calligraphy opened at Coopera Art Gallery on Saturday. The showcase featured over 60 mesmerizing pieces by 56 talented calligraphy artists. The aesthetically rich Islamic art exhibition was inaugurated by Ustad Irfan Ahmad Khan and Muhammad Javed, a distinguished senior artist and recipient of …

Preparations for ‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ nearing completion amid enthusiasm

, 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 …

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 …

Kolkata Pays Tribute to Ramkinkar Baij with a Grand Art Exhibition and Book Launch

VMPL Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 31: Kolkata the city of joy came alive with creativity and nostalgia as it hosted an extraordinary art exhibition and book launch dedicated to the legendary sculptor and painter, Ramkinkar Baij . Held at Nazrul Tirtha, New Town, the event showcased Baij’s original paintings …

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 …