Sculpting Serenity: Gandhara’s Indo-Greek Buddhist Art
The ancient region of Gandhara, the “Land of Fragrance,” played a vital role in developing Buddhist art and deepening its global...
Maya M. Tola 18 July 2024
Asian Art
Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dulwich Picture Gallery is a gallery based in Dulwich Village, London, UK, and the first purpose-built public art gallery. This Summer it opens its...
Ruxi Rusu 8 July 2024
Discover 9 Indian Landscapes Through Modernist Lens
India’s rich and diverse topography has served as inspiration for artists throughout time. With awe-inspiring sites and landforms ranging from...
Guest Profile 4 July 2024
Konark Temple: The Celestial Chariot of the Hindu Sun God
Nestled on the eastern shores of the Indian subcontinent in Konark, Odisha, India, the Konark Sun Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to the Hindu...
Maya M. Tola 20 June 2024
Avatars of Vishnu: Ten Incarnations of the Eastern God
Vishnu has been worshipped for over 2000 years as the supreme protector of the Hindu triumvirate, along with Shiva and Brahmin. His role in the...
Maya M. Tola 17 June 2024
Henri Rivière: Parisian Master Printmaker
Henri Rivière was a painter, printmaker, and designer. He had a unique aesthetic that combined an Impressionist sensibility, Japanese printmaking...
Louisa Mahoney 6 June 2024
Shiva Nataraja – The Hindu Lord of the Dance. Iconography and Symbolism
Nataraja, the manifestation of the Hindu god Shiva as the Lord of the Dance, holds a profound significance in Hindu mythology and symbolism. Depicted...
Maya M. Tola 3 June 2024
The Mysterious Zodiac Project: Ai Weiwei Animal Heads Explained
The Zodiac Project was Ai Weiwei’s first major public sculpture. The famous Chinese artist recreated the famous 12 bronze animal heads that once...
Zuzanna Stańska 31 May 2024
10 Incredible Japanese Woodblock Prints You Need to See
Step into the captivating world of Japanese woodblock prints, where intricate designs and vibrant colors combine to tell stories of tradition,...
Joanna Kaszubowska 16 May 2024
Raja Ravi Varma: A Fine Mixture of European Realism and Indian Sensibility
Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) was one of the most celebrated and prominent artists from India. His works combined European realism with Indian...
Anuradha Sroha 13 May 2024
Sakura and Hanami: The Art of Impermanence
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Art is long, and time is fleeting.” This sentiment perfectly expresses the idea of hanami, or flower viewing.
Ledys Chemin 10 May 2024
10 Miniature Sculptures By Tatsuya Tanaka To Brighten Your Day
Japanese miniature craftsmanship has been evolving for the past couple of centuries. Their love for scaled-down everyday objects gained the interest...
Sandra Juszczyk 29 April 2024
