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India – An Artistic Vision Art festivals in India celebrate our country’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing a diverse range of traditional and contemporary artistic expressions. These festivals bring together renowned artists, performers, and art lovers from across the globe, offering a platform for creative exchange and innovation. Even though there might be tons of local, […]
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Seven works, including from top Indian artists, by F. N. Souza and Akbar Padamsee, were seized as “obscene material” by Mumbai Customs officials in April 2023. Among the pieces seized were four erotic drawings by Souza, including one titled Lovers and three works by Padamsee, including a drawing titled Nude and two photographs. They were
Gallery Threshold’s Newest Group Exhibition Gallery Threshold is all set to present ‘Trans-formative Vision’, a group exhibition exploring the timeless tradition of figurative art, reimagined by contemporary artists to express both external realities and their inner worlds. Curated by Yashodhara Dalmia, this expansive exhibition features works by Anindita Bhattacharya, Benitha Perciyal, Jogen Chowdhury, Manjunath Kamath,
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Sotheby’s Set to Auction the Portrait of Alan Turing Human robots, once an idea are a reality now. Not only can these AI models do menial and cerebral tasks, but they are also a source of creativity. Ai-Da, one of them can even paint. Is she good? Ask Sotheby’s who are putting up her artwork
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Simplifying the Hardest Drawings in the World If you’ve ever tried drawing, you know that it requires a keen eye, skill, and patience. While some subjects may appear simple, others test even the most seasoned artists. Today, we focus on a few subjects such as human figures, animals, glass, eyes and facial features, hands and
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Sotheby’s Upcoming Auction; Eyes on Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ Sotheby’s is set to auction Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ on 20 November 2024 at its Now and Contemporary Evening Auction in New York. The sculpture is essentially a banana attached to a wall with duct tape. With an estimated sale price of $1 million to $1.5 million (up
Who Would Pay $1.5 Million for a Banana and a Duct Tape? Sotheby’s Remains Hopeful Read More »
All About Indian Museum Kolkata West Bengal The Indian Museum Kolkata, also known as ‘Jadughar’ is located in Central Kolkata, West Bengal. It was formerly known as the Imperial Museum of Calcutta. The collection makes it the oldest and largest museum in Asia of its kind. It is the ninth oldest museum in the world.
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Coconut Shell Art Craft: Ideas and Tutorials Coconut shell art is an exquisite and sustainable way to create beautiful and functional items using every part of a coconut tree. It promotes eco-friendly practices, ensuring that no part of a coconut goes to waste. Today, we explore the various aspects of this art form, including ideas,
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Vadehra Art Gallery’s New Solo Show Vadehra Art Gallery is currently presenting a solo exhibition of recent works by British–Pakistani artist Faiza Butt, titled ‘you miss more than you see.’ The exhibition, which opened on 15 October 2024; will be on view until 12 November 2024. What is Faiza Butt’s New Solo All About? Faiza
Faiza Butt’s Multi-Dimensional Identity in ‘you miss more than you see’ Read More »
Bringing BV Doshi’s Art to the Public Vadehra Art Gallery is currently presenting a solo exhibition of drawings by Balkrishna Doshi, India’s only architect to be awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize, the profession’s highest possible accolade, and an eminent artist in his own right. The exhibition ‘Blueprints of Illusion: Drawings by Balkrishna Doshi,’ opened on
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