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Pratiksha Shome A Salvador Dali brooch created for a colourful philanthropist who served as the inspiration for a Taylor Swift song sold at Christie’s New York for $982,800. The spectacular starfish-shaped brooch, which dates to around 1950 and is around 7 inches long, is comprised of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, platinum, and yellow gold. The creature’s […]
Pratiksha Shome While excavating trenches for a new building in Boxford, Berkshire, England, a construction crew discovered a sizable piece of carved oak that was over 6,000 years old, according to a statement released by Historic England on Wednesday. The antique piece of ornamental oak is said to be the earliest carving in Britain. It
Pratiksha Shome On May 15, in the middle of the night, a piece of public art in Richmond, California, vanished. Fencelines – A Collective Monument to Resilience was a project where community people expressed their aspirations for the future of the city and its surroundings on a series of slats. The fence around the Chevron
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Tsuktiben Jamir Indian Art has been doing exceedingly well in the market, according to financial experts. Once facing a decline in business ten years ago, art auction houses are now joyfully raising their glasses to a thriving market. Recent data from the Indian Art Investor, an art market advisory in Delhi, reveals that nearly 60%
Indian Art Market: Record-Breaking Prices in Auction, its Time of Art Boom? Read More »
Tsuktiben Jamir The DMC took an innovative approach to address waste management by inviting artists to transform discarded materials into captivating sculptures depicting the esteemed freedom fighters of our nation. This initiative contributes to environmental sustainability by repurposing waste and pays homage to the indomitable spirit of our country’s heroes. By merging art and waste
Krispin Joseph PX Do you know which calligraphy ink is the most expensive worldwide? Sumi-e, one of the most costly calligraphy ink produced by traditional ink makers in Japan, is the most expensive ink stick in the world. ‘Sumi’ (ink) and ‘e’ (painting) is the most costly because this inkstick are made traditionally, and some
Why Japanese Calligraphy ‘Sumi-e’ Ink Is so Expensive? Read More »
Aditya Sisodia The team, led by geo-archaeology researcher and authorised drone pilot Javier Fernandez Molina, employed drones equipped with cameras to photograph and record videos of the walls in 18 shallow cavities. These aerial images provided a comprehensive view of the cave interiors, aiding in the identification of potential archaeological sites. The researchers were thrilled
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Aditya Sisodia Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie offers fans a captivating look into the stunning artwork and creative process behind the highly anticipated Marvel film. Written by Ramin Zahed, the book takes readers behind the scenes of the latest installment in the Spider-Verse franchise, which has been widely praised for its
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Aditya Sisodia Manchester’s renowned Whitworth Gallery has announced the appointment of Sook-Kyung Lee as its new director. Lee, currently serving as a senior curator at London’s Tate Modern, will bring her expertise and experience to lead the innovative and audience-focused art institution. The Whitworth, part of the University of Manchester, has a rich history dating
Niveditha Ajay The people of Bexhill-on-Sea woke up to a vandalised installation earlier this year. The piece, titled ‘Seated’, featured a bronze sculpture of a Black woman leisurely taking a seat that was spray painted white by the vandals. The artist, Tschabalala Self notes the nature of the act as being heavily motivated by a
Violence Against the Art of Colour: Why Are They Feared? Read More »