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In a short, multi-part series, we explore some of the masterpieces of art that were spirited away by colonial powers from what stands as modern India — all of which have not been returned till date. In part I, we broadly explore the history of such stolen art, where it stands, crusaders seeking it out, […]
Will it ever come home? Exploring India\’s missing art since colonial times – I Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
This year\’s edition of Liste Art Fair Basel will take place from 20 – 26 September in Hall 1.1 of Messe Basel, opening on Monday 20 September with a public vernissage from 6 to 8 pm. Under the premise of promoting young art, the Liste Committee selected 81 galleries from 33 countries whose artists are
Save the date! Liste Art Fair Basel and Liste Showtime Online start soon Read More »
September 9, On This Day An iconic American artist, Sol (Solomon) LeWitt is said to have helped to establish both Minimalism and Conceptual Art through his work. He was born today, 93 years ago — September 9, 1928 — although he passed away in April 2007. LeWitt achieved fame in the late 1960s and has
Conceptual. Minimalistic. Sol LeWitt graced the world today Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
Basquiat\’s art in the eye of a storm after latest Tiffany ad Read More »
Prolific printmaker and artist, Rini Dhumal, passed away on September 8, 2021, at the age of 73. In what was to be one of her last interviews, Dhumal had discussed at length the genesis of her work. As we share excerpts of her interaction with Abir Pothi in August, we condole the great loss to
Humble and full of enthusiasm to discuss the breadth of her work displayed at a virtual exhibition, Confluence, presented by Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad in collaboration with Gallery Art & Soul and curated by Lina Vincent, Lalitha Lajmi opens up about how art has kept her going. Gauri Gharpure reports for Abir Pothi. Drawing recollections on paper
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
Is that a Gauguin or a fake? Historic painting downgraded at the Tate Read More »
Durga Das: Choosing to tell stories of suffering Through the centuries, art has often turned into a conduit for relaying not just beauty, but also darkness, which carries its own fierce truth. Through war and disaster, art has been used to portray pain and loss — also often for deeply personal sorrows. Courageously choosing to
Distilling joy, sorrow, empathy and the journey of life into art, this week Read More »
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends