Asian Art

Artist Stories

Thawan Duchanee: Paintings Are a Way of Expressing Feelings Without Any Explanation

Thawan Duchanee (1939–2014) was a painter, sculptor, and architect from Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. He is Thailand’s most celebrated...

Isla Phillips-Ewen 10 October 2024

Artist Stories

Celebrating M. F. Husain—One of India’s Most Iconic Artists

Maqbool Fida Husain’s artwork exudes a timeless quality that bridges the past and the present. His forms honor sacred traditions while also...

Guest Author 2 October 2024

Post-Impressionism

Post-Impressionism Features in Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group

Progressive Artists’ Group (PAG) was an answer to the existing Indian institutional structure of exhibitions in the mid-20th century. It was a...

Urvi Chheda 2 October 2024

Asian Art

Nihal Chand and the Kishangarh School

Nihal Chand was an esteemed member of the royal atelier of Kishangarh in the 18th century, under the employ of Crown Prince Sawant Singh. While many...

Maya M. Tola 2 October 2024

Art Travels

The Ruins of Hampi in India

Near the banks of the Tungabhadra River in southern India are an ancient group of monuments known as the Hampi. These grand ruins were once part of a...

Maya M. Tola 1 October 2024

Asian Art

The Power of Compassion—Bodhisattvas in Art

Enlightening and radiant bodhisattvas are often depicted in art. With the opening of Buddhist practice to laypeople, active and compassionate...

Marina Kochetkova 30 September 2024

Asian Art

Journey to the East – Buddhist Art Across Cultures

From its beginnings in India, Buddhist art has traveled across cultures. Buddhism developed its character thanks to many pilgrims who made their...

Marina Kochetkova 9 September 2024

Art History 101

Japonisme: Western Fever for Japanese Art and Culture

During the mid-19th and 20th centuries, Western art saw the birth of Japonisme. The term was coined by Philippe Burty in 1872 and refers to the craze...

Jimena Escoto 5 September 2024

Architecture

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

Yoshida Hiroshi, Kumoi Cherry Trees, 1926. Review

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

Photography

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 Author 4 July 2024

Contemporary Art

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