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Shuvaprasanna captures the faces of Mahabharata in a Chennai exhibition, New York restitutes stolen antiques to Italy, and two more stories from the Art world

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Shuvaprasanna captures the faces of Mahabharata in a Chennai exhibition Kolkata-based artist Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharjee explores his fascination with the epic Mahabharata through his latest series of works, Faces: A Race from Epic, that are now displayed at Sarala’s Art World in Chennai. Born in Kolkata in 1947, he graduated from the Indian College of Arts […]

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Remembering Jane Frank, the American multidisciplinary artist, on her birthday

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Jane Schenthal Frank, was an American multidisciplinary mixed media artist who enthralled the viewers with her spatial paintings and minimalist sculptures. She was also an illustrator and a textile artist and was born on this day, July 25, 1918. She studied with artists, Hans Hofmann and Norman Carlberg. An abstract expressionist who drew her inspirate

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From prodding human relationships to experimenting with abstract forms, this set of young Instagram artists does it all!

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It might be called ‘The Gram’, but it’s worth a TON of exposure. Instagram has always been all about visual impact, and it’s where you find some of the finest artists in the world today, from the heavyweights to the hidden talent. Abir Pothi embarks on a series that will highlight the best of Instagram

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Remembering Mordecai Ardon, the Israeli artist who combined Modern and old techniques and presented Jewish mysticism through his work

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Considered to be one of Israel’s greatest painters, influencing a number of young artists with his style, Mordecai Ardon was born on this day, July 13, 1896. The artist was named Max Bronstein at birth in a region that now falls within Poland. In 1933, he immigrated to Jerusalem and in 1936, he got the

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Guggenheim Director to step down, Germany to return sacred statue to Cameroon, and more art news

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Guggenheim Director to Depart Museum After 14 Years The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, which oversees the namesake New York museum and three other international outposts in Venice, Bilbao, and Abu Dhabi (upcoming), will bid adieu to its director, Richard Armstrong who served for 14 years, in 2023. Guggenheim did not provide a reason for his

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PETA complaints halt a Damien Hirst exhibit in Germany, and more art news from across the world

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We are happy to curate trending stories for you from the many fascinating developments across the globe. Here’s the latest from the art world that you should not miss! Damien Hirst’s installation dismantled after PETA complaint After the animal rights organization PETA filed a complaint against the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg in Germany, saying that hundreds of

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