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Aditya Sisodia

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Climate Activists Face Fines for Defacing Raphael’s ‘Sistine Madonna’ in Dresden Gallery

In a bold act of climate protest, two activists from the German environmental group Letzte Generation (Last Generation) glued their hands to the frame of Raphael’s iconic ‘Sistine Madonna’ at the Old Masters Picture Gallery in Dresden, resulting in significant damage to the historic artwork. The Dresden prosecutor’s office has now requested fines for the […]

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Artist Stuart Semple Releases the ‘Barbiest Pink’ Paint in Response to Mattel Trademark

British artist Stuart Semple has stirred the art world once again with the release of his latest creation, “Pinkie” – a vibrant pink paint that he proudly dubs the “Barbiest pink.” This artistic creation comes as a response to the toy company Mattel’s registered trademark on their iconic signature colour, raising questions about the ownership

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Venus and Serena Williams Join Forces to Auction Never-Before-Seen Ernie Barnes Works for Charity

Tennis legends Venus Williams and Serena Williams, along with their sister Isha Price, are set to make a significant impact in the art world and beyond. The trio has consigned four never-before-seen works by the iconic Black artist Ernie Barnes to a charity auction. These extraordinary pieces, consisting of two paintings and two drawings, will

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Europe’s most expensive Painting: Why £85.3m for Klimt’s Lady with a Fan?

Gustav Klimt, the renowned Austrian Symbolist painter, is celebrated for his opulent and gilded masterpieces that have become milestones in modern art history. However, it is a lesser-known work, “Dame mit Fächer” (Lady with a Fan), that has etched its name in art auction history as the most valuable painting ever sold at auction in

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Usos y Costumbres: A Collaborative Exploration of Art, Identity, and Migration

In the heart of an art gallery, a captivating exhibition titled “Usos y Costumbres” comes to life. Buenos Aires painter Laura Ojeda Bär skilfully renders Douglas Gordon’s profound text “I am the curator of my own misery” in small oil paintings. Yet, Bär goes beyond the confines of the text, meticulously painting the very walls

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Nita Ambani-Backed ‘Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India’ Exhibit Shines at The Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is set to showcase a groundbreaking exhibition titled ‘Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE,’ thanks to the generous support of Reliance Industries Limited and Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, a prominent Indian philanthropic organisation. The exhibit, which

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Deviant Art’s Decision to Label AI Images Creates a Vicious Debate Among Artists and Users

The introduction of AI-generated images on DeviantArt, a popular online platform for artists, has ignited a heated debate within the artistic community. With the site’s recent announcement that users must disclose whether their works were created using AI tools, discussions surrounding art, creativity, and profit have intensified. The controversy highlights the challenges of defining art,

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Palghar Artists Honored to Paint Warli Art on Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Museum Wall

Artists from Dahanu in the Palghar district have been given the esteemed opportunity to showcase their talent by painting the walls of the marble museum at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi with captivating Warli art. Through the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), disciples of the renowned Warli artist Padmashree Jivya Soma Mahse

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‘Tree & Serpent’: New Book Traces the Emergence of Buddhist Art in Southern India

A groundbreaking new art book titled “Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India” is set to be released, providing a pioneering study on the emergence of Buddhist art in southern India. The book, published by Mapin in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, sheds light on the vibrant and

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Karachi Biennale Artwork Shines at London’s Land Body Ecologies Festival

Artists from the Karachi Biennale 2022 captivated audiences at the recently held Land Body Ecologies Festival in London, showcasing their innovative and boundary-pushing creations. One of the highlighted artworks at the festival was Microtonal, a prize-winning piece from KB22, created through a collaboration between UK-based art studio Invisible Flock and two artists from Badin. The

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