Art beyond canvas - why they painted what they painted

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This is the trailer of the upcoming podcast about the turning points in the history of art. The narrative aims to bring art closer to heart and demystify the myth that art is too complex and abstract for non-artists. Mysterious and curious ways of the world of art are described in this series. The unusual and controversial lives of the legends have been analyzed to explain why they painted what they painted.

  1. V S GAITONDE - A life beyond painting

    03/16/2025

    V S GAITONDE - A life beyond painting

    V S Gaitonde was one of the pioneers of abstract expression in India contemporary art. But unlike MF Husain or S H Raza, Gaitonde remained almost missing in the cloud of obscurity. He shunned his parents, sisters and most of the relatives and settled in Delhi. He lived a quiet life of solitude. But why?

    26 min
  2. F N SOUZA - WRATH OF REBELLION

    12/22/2024

    F N SOUZA - WRATH OF REBELLION

    F N Souza's paintings were disturbingly engaging. But why? What was the driving force that made him paint the way he painted?

    28 min
  3. Infinite in a bindu - S H Raza

    10/20/2024

    Infinite in a bindu - S H Raza

    Sayed Haider Raza, an artist from the Progressive Artist Group of Bombay, proved himself to be master on the world of art. He is known largely for his Bindu. The dot. He had denied any connection with Tantrik Art. But what was the driving force behind his unique expressions?

    26 min
  4. Maqbool Fida Husain - the dancing lines

    09/19/2024

    Maqbool Fida Husain - the dancing lines

    One of the most enigmatic and controversial artist in Indian History, Maqbool Fida Husain, had left an indelible mark in the world of art. But still, even this day, his name is clouded by negative sentiment thanks to the fanatics in Hindu politics. Many galleries are nervous about displaying his works. Art gallery owners often whisper, 'Let us avoid Husain. It brings trouble.' The amazing skill and depth in M F Hussain's paintings have no parallel in the history of modern art yet most of us do not even know who the man was really. This episode is an attempt to capture the spirit of his art and character.

    34 min
  5. Abstract painting explained!

    08/18/2024

    Abstract painting explained!

    Abstract expression is not that abstract really! It does not sound convincing. But knowing the background and origin of abstract expression clears the cloud of confusion. Paintings by Wassily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko or Jackson Pollock begin to speak volumes. They do not seem to be random riot of color on canvas. One gets access to the mysterious matrix of abstraction.

    13 min
  6. CIA and Modern art

    07/16/2024

    CIA and Modern art

    Abstract Expressionism shot to fame in a blink in the 40s. Artists like Jackson Pollock turned into mythical hero with unprecedented rapidity. But there was an invisible force acting in the backyard. It was CIA. The Central Intelligence Agency of the United States. The funds that propelled the publicity of Abstract Expressionism, came from CIA. But why? And what about the legendary artists in Indian context? How S H Raza, V S Gaitonde, Krishan Khanna or Ramkumar were influenced by this elaborate propaganda by CIA?

    14 min
  7. Rising from the phoenix - Calcutta school - an Anti-movement of art

    06/21/2024

    Rising from the phoenix - Calcutta school - an Anti-movement of art

    Second world war did not only affect the west but also the east in equal ferocity and violence. In Bengal itself three million people died. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose almost succeeded in evicting the colonial power from Indian soil but failed. In this backdrop of destruction and death, rose the Calcutta school of artists like a phoenix from the ashes.

    16 min
  8. Infinity within - Amrita Sher Gil (part two)

    06/11/2024

    Infinity within - Amrita Sher Gil (part two)

    Amrita Sher Gil was a narcissist. They say so. But was it only that? Was it some other reason that prompted the artist to be sexually rebellious and also defiant to every social custom? In this episode, we shall take a plunge into the mystery of the enigmatic artist whose death too left a blank void! Who was this legend of Indian modern art?

    17 min
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This is the trailer of the upcoming podcast about the turning points in the history of art. The narrative aims to bring art closer to heart and demystify the myth that art is too complex and abstract for non-artists. Mysterious and curious ways of the world of art are described in this series. The unusual and controversial lives of the legends have been analyzed to explain why they painted what they painted.

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