— The Connoisseur Magazine —

Read & Enlighten

The Connoisseur magazine: maximalism and fashion, collector interviews, interiors with art, and art investment guides from an online fine art house.

Cover story · Art

Maximalism ~ the rise of art and fashion

After years of artists and fashion designers embracing a minimalist approach, since 2020 there has seen a sharp rise in extreme, bright and eccentric designs known to some as maximalism. Maximalism is a term that often e…

7 min read · Read the story

01 · Sartorial & Culture

Fashion, as an art form

Where couture, jewellery and the canvas meet.

Fashion · 5 min read

Princess Diana’s Dresses : A Sartorial (R)Evolution?

“Of all the ironies about Diana, perhaps the greatest was this – a girl given the name of the ancient goddess of hunting was, in the end, the most hunted person of the modern age”, said the 9th Earl of Spencer at the fun…

Fashion · 9 min read

10 Stylish Jewellery Trends You Need Right Now

Jewellery is one of the easiest ways to elevate your look. It’s the perfect form of self-expression and no outfit is complete without it. With so many styles to choose from, however, it can be challenging to know where t…

Fashion · 8 min read

5 Step Guide to Chic & Comfortable Women’s Winter Fashion, Inspired by the Ever-stylish French Girl

With a lot of us still working from home, now more than ever comfort is a must and that goes for our clothes too. We need to be comfortable in what we wear, but that doesn’t mean that we have to reduce ourselves to weari…

Art · 5 min read

Pietra Dura Jewellery: Artworks You Can Wear

Wearing a Pietra Dura necklace is like wearing a painting on your neck For most of us in India, the Italian words ‘Pietra Dura’ – translated as “hard stone” in English- recall to mind the ‘Parchinkari’ art form thriving …

Art · 2 min read

A Quick Guide To Fashion Art

Art and fashion will always go hand in hand. It may be appropriate to refer to fashion designers as fashion artists as their creations are often inspired by works of art. If you want to explore art, do not forget to chec…

02 · In Conversation

Collectors & cultural voices

Private salons with the people shaping taste.

Interviews · 7 min read

‘ Be Authentic and Believe in Your Fight ’: Diipa Büller Khosla

~ Diipa on Motherhood, Multiculturalism, and Using her Platform for Social Change Having been named ‘The Influencer of the Year’ not once, not twice, but *thrice* by household names Vogue, Elle, and Inflow, Diipa Büller …

Interviews · 7 min read

‘ Art Brings Meaning to Life ‘ ~ 15 questions with Shalini Passi

Shalini Passi, a New Delhi – based art collector, patron and philanthropist has always been an avid supporter of contemporary Indian artists.

03 · The Art of Living

Spaces & sanctuaries

Living beautifully with art at home.

Buy oversized t shirt · 5 min read

Sculpting the Spirit | How Art Can Elevate Your Space

Outline

Read & Enlighten · 4 min read

The Healing Power of Art in Therapy and Mindfulness

Art has an incredible ability to transcend the ordinary and lead them to a process of healing andself-discovery. When incorporated in the therapy and mindfulness sessions, it is a powerful weaponagainst emotional and psy…

Read & Enlighten · 4 min read

What Paintings to Have in Your Kid’s Room?

Selecting the appropriate paintings for your kid’s room is always an interesting and somewhat adaunting task. It is not only the beauty of the interior; it is the beauty of the environment that helpsthem to develop, to h…

Paintings For Home · 4 min read

Best Wall Painting Art Design Ideas For Your Home

Wall painting can transform the entire look and feel of your home, adding personality and style to any room. With endless possibilities and options available, choosing the right wall painting design can be overwhelming. …

Buy Paintings Online India · 7 min read

How to Choose Wall Paintings for Living Room

Selecting the righ Wall Paintings for Living Room is a task that can be both fun and challenging. Your living room is the central part of your home, the place that is used for receiving guests, enjoying the evenings afte…

Art · 2 min read

7 Tips To Revamp Your Bedroom with Beautiful Decor Paintings

Looking for ideas to refresh your bedroom decor? Adding some stunning paintings can be the perfect touch to elevate your space. In this article, we will explore some creative ways to use paintings as part of your bedroom…

Decor · 17 min read

Your space ~ A reflection of your personality

“Home is where the heart is”, a quote that has made its way and has been etched into our lives from very early on. However cliché it may sound, there’s something very surreal about the same. Our homes or spaces in genera…

Decor · 2 min read

Ideas on how to decorate a small bedroom

Having a small bedroom in your home should not be a hindrance to the scope of decoration as well as adding character to your place. In this short article, you will get 5 quick ideas to decorate a small bedroom. 1. Art Ar…

Decor · 12 min read

8 Minimalist Living Room Ideas

Over recent years, the concept of minimalism has been popularized on a global level. Minimalism strongly focuses on the ideology of, ‘Less is more’. With the passage of time, I have understood that a minimal home is a pe…

Art · 8 min read

How Art Décor can increase work productivity at home

Owning art is a relatively new occupation for the public. It was only until the turn of the 20th century that the middle classes began to acquire art. Today, with printing and reproduction techniques, anyone who has a wa…

04 · The Collector's Ledger

Investment & art histories

Knowledge for collecting with confidence.

Buy Paintings Online India · 4 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Art

Introduction So let me ask you this: are you in the market to collect some art pieces? If you are, then this articleis for you. Whether you are planning to adorn your house, invest on a valuable purchase, or justsatisfyi…

Art · 5 min read

Art Investment ~ Top 10 reasons to consider art as an asset

A brief overview of the top 10 reasons to invest in art as an asset class today : 1. Protection Against Inflation: Art has historically been an excellent hedge against inflation and has maintained its value over time. As…

Art · 3 min read

Modern Art ~ History

Modern art refers to the artistic production, styles, and movements that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by a break with traditional techniques and the use of new materials and form…

Art · 2 min read

Contemporary Art ~ History

Contemporary art refers to the art of the present day and is often used to describe art produced since the 1970s. The term “contemporary art” can be somewhat fluid, as it is constantly being reinterpreted and redefined b…

Art · 5 min read

Significance of Geometric Art in Indian Culture & History

At face value, the concepts of art and maths don’t go hand in hand. The former encapsulates freedom, a place for the imagination to run wild, whilst the latter is steeped in rigid forms, precise formulae.

Art · 4 min read

Foolproof checklist before buying art online

As for the majority of products nowadays, art has found its place in the online market; both independent artists and affirmed art companies are using digital platforms to reach their customers and to find new ones. Depop…

Updates · 2 min read

The Connoisseur Launched its first Online Art Auction

Press release – As covered in 150+ media publications worldwide including MarketWatch, google news etc New Delhi, Wed 8th June 2022 – The Connoisseur, an artisanal luxury brand is launching its first online auction on it…

Art · 3 min read

Abstract Art ~ Filled with Endless Possibilities

Just as dreamy as it sounds, abstract art is something that pulls us away from reality Pulled away or detached, the word ‘abstract’ is taken from a Latin word. Hence in the field of art, just as dreamy as it sounds abstr…

Art · 6 min read

Why Black Artists Matter

The Black Lives Matter movement has brought Black Artists into the light. In celebration of Black History Month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Black Artists who are at the forefront of creating extraordinary art tha…

Art · 6 min read

On Rodin – Modernist Sculpture, Art and Modernism

Rodin the Modernist? Rodin is generally considered to be the founder of modern sculpture; he certainly is one of its best, but does Rodin’s sculpture qualify as modernist sculpture? He came to prominence at the turn of t…

Art · 2 min read

The Charm of Black and White Painting

When decorating your home, deciding what to hang on your walls can be one of the hardest decisions to make. The simple answer is to choose black and white wall art. Opposites attract, and black and white wall art immedia…

Art · 2 min read

Indian art and culture -Generosity, beauty and colour?

Celebration and exploration are two words that spring to mind when imagining the nation of India, as well as its unsung artwork. The Jaipur Procession embodies these notions precisely, as well as highlighting the signifi…

Art · 6 min read

Similarities between Hindu Art & Renaissance Art

Hindu art is rich and diverse, it represents each region, aspect and culture that permeates in the Indian sub-continent. Western art, from Ancient Greek and Ancient Roman art, that is, the art of classical antiquity, thr…

Art · 3 min read

5 top online art galleries to buy paintings online

Who says you need to go to a gallery to buy art? Online galleries are quickly becoming popular and more viable destinations to buy original art. From the comfort of your own cosy place, you can shop around a huge collect…

House Essays

The Connoisseur point of view

Material histories · 7 min read

The alchemy of gold in Indian art

How a sacred metal became a language of permanence, devotion and power, from temple walls to the modern canvas.

Contemporary eye · 6 min read

The architecture of silence

Why the most powerful paintings of our time are the ones that leave room: on restraint, stillness and the art of saying less.

Connoisseur's eye · 8 min read

Reading a miniature

A close-looking guide to gardens, gestures and symbols in Indian court painting.

Masters revisited · 7 min read

Why Husain's horses still run

The enduring pulse of Indian modernism's most recognisable motif, and what it means for collectors today.

Investment · 8 min read

Art as a quiet asset

On provenance, patience and building a collection that holds its value across generations.

Collecting · The private interior · 6 min read

Living with modern masters: beyond the white cube

How to bring great art home, and let it live alongside heirlooms, books and daily ritual.