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Resignations Follow Artforum Editor’s Firing Over Gaza Ceasefire Letter

Four Artforum Staffers Resign Four Artforum employees have resigned as a result of the firing of the publication’s former editor, David Velasco. Their departure followed the controversial publication of an open letter on the Gaza conflict by Artforum. Resignations Announced Kate Sutton, Artforum’s assistant editor since 2018, officially resigned Friday. On Sunday, Artforum executive editors […]

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Nightmare Gallery: 11 Horror Paintings You Need To Know About This Halloween.

It’s spooky season, and we at Abir Pothi are nothing if not avid followers of festive moods. Following are 11 horrifically mesmerizing and beautifully spine-chilling paintings to give you the perfect feel this Halloween.    1. Judith Slaying Holofernes  Known as one of the most iconic works of Artemesia Gentileschi, “Judith Slaying Holofernes” is a grotesque

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Why to Care about Y2K: Nostalgia, Optimism and Existential Anxiety

Human society lives for its fashion trends- the explosive, colourful choices that have come to mark specific periods in time also often represent the socio-economic atmosphere of the era they originated in. While a major criticism of trends is that they are short-lived, in recent decades, a cyclical pattern has been noticed in popular fashion

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11 Facts about Faith Ringgold that you never knew

Say it with us, “Black Rights ARE Human Rights”. “Women’s Rights ARE Human Rights”. An artist extraordinaire, Faith Ringgold has dedicated her life to realizing these slogans and ensuring mainstream acknowledgement of Black women artists. Born on October 8, 1930, she is a Jane of all trades. She dabbles in paintings, quilting, performance art, and

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Keeping it Kute: The Numerous Fashion Moments of Kim Kardashian

21 Oct, 2023 ON THIS DAY Whether it is her reality TV show, numerous fragrances, acting credits, or the infamous sex tape, the world has been living the Kardashian fantasy since 2007. Day after day, we are blessed with Kim Kardashian fashion lewks, and we are not complaining. Kimberly has irrefutably set herself apart via

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Over 2,000 Artists and Cultural Figures Demand Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

Introduction Over 2,000 visual artists, writers, actors, and cultural figures have come together to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in an open letter circulating online. Their collective voice is calling for an end to the suffering faced by the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza, referring to it as a “collective punishment on an unimaginable

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The Guardian Ends Contract with Long-Serving Cartoonist Steve Bell After Accusation of Antisemitism

Introduction Steve Bell, a satirical cartoonist with a four-decade-long history at The Guardian newspaper, had his contract terminated following accusations of antisemitism. The controversy revolves around his unpublished cartoon featuring the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The decision to end Bell’s contract was made after internal complaints were

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Check Out the Winning Photos Of The Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2023

One mesmerising moment from the fascinating tradition of wildlife photography has triumphed and cemented itself as the winning picture of the prestigious Natural History Museum competition for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023. Laurent Ballesta, a well-known French underwater photographer and marine researcher, is the sole owner of this remarkable accomplishment. His breathtaking image of

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Horses Swim; Horses Fly; BoJack Horseman Looks on By

“Knick knack, paddy whack, Give a dog a bone”, which undoubtedly it will lose. The themes of trauma, longing, detachment, and narcissism are bluntly inserted into the popular Netflix adult-animation show BoJack Horseman. These notions are made abundantly clear not only through dialogues and animation but also via artwork plastered across the various settings of

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Yuga Labs Announces Employee Layoffs and Restructuring Amidst NFT Market Uncertainty

Introduction Tech firm Yuga Labs, the creator behind popular NFT collections such as Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks, is preparing for employee layoffs and a comprehensive company restructuring. These changes come in the wake of the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer Daniel Alegre and a growing sense of skepticism regarding the stability and

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