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\’Invisible sculpture\’ faces copycat claims; Sudan sees revolution art; Banksy-hijacked work sells for millions

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 […]

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Beetroot, turmeric, and a new philosophy: Some young artists did not let the pandemic disrupt their works in progress

With a healthy mix of empathy, innovation, and perseverance, artists emerged with fruitful results in their creative quest even during the lockdown, discovered Gauri Gharpure. These works are a testimony to their resilient spirit.  Once any project gains momentum, the thrill of seeing it through provides ample fuel to the creator. However, it is difficult

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Make Room For More Art to bring any space to life, say Nikit Agarwal and Bhumi Shah

Abir Pothi presents Room For More Art —a series of features on interior designers across geographic boundaries, discussing with them the nuances of their profession, their methods of sourcing and projecting art into their work, the challenges they face, and a whole lot more perspective. Nikit Agarwal and Bhumi Shah: \’Art is not an option

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Picasso stolen in 9-yr-old heist found; \’worthless\’ Fragonard goes for £6.5mn

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

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Channeling childhood trauma, Gujarat-based Jayesh Shrimali is creating art with burnt memories

  The first works of many artists carry a significant hangover of their past. Autobiographical, they unapologetically serve as personal essays that unburden haunting memories. In some cases, these personal accounts resonate with the quality of the output and Jayesh Srimali’s journey is just as descriptively transferred into his artwork. Despite being deeply personal, the

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From $4 to $90K for Bowie painting; a Rembrandt \’uncropped\’; new-age LS Lowry gets his due

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

From $4 to $90K for Bowie painting; a Rembrandt \’uncropped\’; new-age LS Lowry gets his due Read More »